20 to Crochet: Crocheted Granny Squares

Want to learn how to crochet? Make a granny square! The simple techniques have lasted for decades and now they are trendier than ever. With endless colour and size variations, creating these squares is fun and easy. They can be used like building blocks and combined with other squares to make original projects and gifts or used to embellish larger items.

This book will show you how to create twenty different squares, including flower patterns, interpreted in different colours and yarns to create a kaleidoscope of effects. Also included are projects that show you how to make the squares into a simple baby blanket, arm warmers, a purse, a pin cushion, a mug cosy and a stylish pair of boot toppers. DMC yarns as well as fancy yarns are used, all of which are readily available, and both US and UK crochet abbreviations are used throughout.

• Contains twenty granny square patterns, each with alternative colourways, that are easy and fun to make
• Six projects provide ideas and inspiration for creating all sorts of trendy items from your granny squares
• Granny squares are an ideal way to learn how to crochet, so this book is perfect for beginners

Book Contents

Introduction 4
Hints and tips 6
Traditional Granny Square 8
Poppies & Daisies 10
Square Dance 12
Daffodil Square 14
Twisted Treble Hexagon 16
Cappuccino Lace Square 18
Nursery Granny Square 20
Scalloped Circle 22
Tudor Rose 24
Catherine Wheel 26
Circle in a Square 28
Floral Ring 30
Circle & Shell Square 32
Daisy Loop 34
Pinwheel Circle 36
Dog Rose Triangle 38
Picot Hexagon 40
Alpine Meadow Square 42
Autumn Square 44
Filet Heart 46