Like Granny Squares Home, Emma’s Granny Squares Weekend is a treat for the eyes. The book ends with a Sources and Resources section which lists yarn suppliers in the US and UK and helpful books and websites, and includes acknowledgements from Emma and an index. There are no difficulty levels, but most patterns use simple stitches. All of the patterns include several large, full color photographs of the patterns, too. Some of the patterns also include assembly diagrams or special stitch instructions. Each pattern includes the finished size, “what you will need” (a supply list), and information about tension (gauge). Patterns include 3 blankets, 2 cushions (pillows), 2 hats, and assorted projects for home, baby, and women’s accessories. This chapter introduces several “Handy Tips” by Emma (which appear throughout the book) that share helpful hints for troubleshooting and improving your crochet skills. (You can see a sample of these illustrated tutorials below the excerpted pattern, below.) The next section is Finishing Touches, which includes written and illustrated tutorials for 4 joins, weaving in ends, adding buttons, finishing off, using a pom pom maker, 2 embroidery stitches, and blocking. The Crochet Techniques section includes written tutorials with illustrations for holding the yarn and hook, making a slip knot, pattern abbreviations (including both US and UK abbreviations), 6 basic crochet stitches, tips for working in rows and rounds, starting with a joined ring and a magic ring, crocheting into spaces instead of stitches, increasing and decreasing, crocheting through the back loop, 3 special crochet stitches, and tips for working crochet edging on fabric.
The What You’ll Need section includes an overview of tools such as hooks, yarn, stuffing, and needles, and safety eyes. The projects for the home are styled in cozy rooms while the accessories patterns alternate between being photographed on models or mannequins and dress forms.
I certainly couldn’t agree more, and if you feel the same, you will probably find a lot to like in this collection of “patterns that are based around the classic granny square, but with a modern twist.” As the title suggests, all the patterns in the book are small enough to finish within a weekend.Īfter the introduction, there is a 22 page showcase of full page pattern images. I cannot think of anything more delightful than a weekend spent curling up on the sofa with my yarn and hook, crocheting something cosy. I’m reviewing the UK version of the book, but a US version will be available on J(and you can preorder it now on Amazon).Įmma opens the book with an introduction, saying Granny Squares Weekend: 20 Quick and Easy Crochet Projects is the follow up to Emma Varnam’s Granny Squares Home (reviewed with the pattern excerpt for the Cuddly Lion and Panda here). My reviews are based entirely on my honest opinions. Although I accept free products for review, I do not accept additional compensation, nor do I guarantee a positive review. A free PDF review copy Granny Squares Weekend: 20 Quick and Easy Crochet Projects was provided to me by GMC Publications Ltd.
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