Cute & Easy Crochet Expert crafter Nicki Trench brings you 35 easy-to-follow crochet patterns that will teach you how to crochet. A crochet teacher & author with over 20 years experience, Nicki has designed a series of patterns that will guide you through those initial stitches to producing beautiful projects incorporating a wide range of crochet techniques. Crochet Know-how explains all the stitches with clear step-by-step artworks & instructions. Next, discover three chapters packed with patterns to improve your skills. First is Starting Out, where you will find a simple springtime throw & a pretty hat for a toddler
- youll be amazed how easy & quick the projects are to create. Once youve mastered these, move on to something more challenging in the Practice Makes Perfect chapter. There are cute gifts for babies & young children, including baby blocks, bibs & blankets, or treat yourself to a pair of gloves in soft double knit yarn or the chunky seashells scarf to keep you warm on chilly mornings. Finally, Confident Crocheting has more advanced patterns, from a family of adorable Russian dolls to the cherub dress with decorative picot stitching. About the Author Nicki Trench is one of the leading figures in the revival & promotion of home crafts. As well as teaching, lecturing & feature writing on knitting, crochet, sewing, cake decorating & hen keeping, she is the founder of Laughing Hens, the UKs leading online yarn store, & Rooster Yarns. Her most recent books include Creating Your Garden Farm & 201 Knitting Motifs, Blocks, Projects & Ideas. Nicki also runs Dancing Hens (www.dancinghens.com), a craft studio.