Learn to Crochet: 25 quick and easy crochet projects to get you started

by Nicki Trench

Learn to crochet with designer and teacher Nicki Trench

Learn to crochet with designer and teacher Nicki Trench

Nicki Trench has taught hundreds of people how to crochet, so she knows what beginners clear instructions, and simple patterns on which to practice their newly-learned skills. Learn to Crochet starts with a step-by-step techniques section to teach you all the basic stitches and skills. Once you've learned the basics, there are 25 patterns for accessories to wear, items for the home, and bags and covers for the things you carry with you. The specific skills you will need are listed at the beginning of each pattern, so you can double-check that you have mastered them before you start. Practice makes perfect, and with 25 patterns to choose from, you’ll soon be able to crochet with confidence.

Genres: Crafts

96 pages, Paperback

Published April 4, 2017

About the author

Nicki Trench is one of the leading figures in the revival and promotion of home crafts. As well as teaching, lecturing and feature writing on knitting, crochet, sewing, cake decorating and hen keeping, she is the founder of Laughing Hens, the UK's leading online yarn store, and Rooster Yarns. Her most recent books include Creating Your Garden Farm and 201 Knitting Motifs, Blocks, Projects and Ideas. Nicki also runs Dancing Hens (www.dancinghens.com), a craft studio.

Reviews

[Kris Lodwig · Rating 3 out of 5]

Some cute projects but wasn’t great at teaching how to crochet

[Maggie · Rating 4 out of 5]

already know how to crochet but this book had some cute and easy patterns to make as well as good color combinations.