Crocheting is an art that has been handed down from one generation to the next. Sometimes though, the rules get in the way of learning.
“ Gifts of Love: 7 Simple Crochet Patterns to Create Exclusive Holiday Gifts in Your Own Style” takes the pedagogy out of the needle craft, and places it back into the crafter’s hands, and makes it fun.
Seven easy to follow patterns will walk you through what will quickly become your favorite designs. Just a few simple stitches can open the door to a world of crafting. Master these four stitches, and just a little practice, and you will find yourself prowling the yarn aisles at the store, and examining pictures to try and figure out how you can make something on your own.
Pictures of the actual finished product, as well as simple step by step directions and illustrations, complete the book.
The patterns in the book include:
Produce Bag: a mesh drawstring bag perfect for the farmer’s market
Potholder/trivet: this is the only pattern in the book which requires a special crochet hook, but the extra effort is well worth the finished product
Toboggan: a simple crocheted cap suitable for the whole family
Wheelchair Granny: one giant granny square, made to be a lap robe
Mobius scarf & ruffled scarf: Mobius scarves are sold as “eternity scarves” in the store. Those and the lacy ruffled scarves are all the rage, and you will want several of each for your wardrobe.
A skein of yarn and a crochet hook later, and you just might find your way into Crochet Nirvana.
