Overview

Granny Squares Vintage is a collection of twenty quick and easy-to-make crochet projects with a vintage vibe. Patterns are based around the classic granny square, but with a modern twist. They won't take long to make and are quick and easy to complete once you know the basics of crochet. Each project has detailed colour photography and there are clear, concise instructions to follow. From gorgeous blankets to colourful cushions, to stylish scarves, shrugs and mittens, this book is packed with inspiring projects that are guaranteed to get you reaching for your crochet hook, and they'll make charming gifts too. AUTHOR: Emma Varnam likes to make items that bring a smile to people's faces. As well as writing several popular crochet books, all published by GMC Publications – Crocheted Flowers, 10,000 Crocheted Hats,  Cute Crocheted Food, Crocheted Houseplants, Crocheted Succulents, Cute Crocheted Animals, How to Crochet, Granny Squares Home and Granny Squares Weekend – she has had a number of successful collaborations with the celebrated knitwear designer Debbie Bliss. Emma regularly shares her design inspiration on her award-winning knitting and crochet blog. She lives in Greater Manchester, UK, with her husband and young son.

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Author:   Emma Varnam
Publisher:   GMC Publications
Imprint:   Guild of Master Craftsman Publications Ltd
ISBN:  

9781784946791

ISBN 10:   1784946796
Pages:   144
Publication Date:   10 September 2024
Audience:   General/trade ,  General
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Active
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Table of Contents

Introduction 6 Gallery 8   Getting Started What You’ll Need 30 Crochet Techniques 32 Finishing Touches 42   The Projects Project Basket 48 Small Vintage Bag 54 Cosy Tank Top 58 Triangle Bunting 64 Vibrant Tea Cosy 68 Fingerless Mittens 72 Boho Scarf 78 Chain-link Garland 84 Granny Square Hat 88 Hexagon Pot Holder 92 Beach Bag 96 Rectangle Tote Bag 102 Colour Block Cushion 106 Chunky First Blanket 110 Zig-zag Blanket 114 Four-square Blanket 118 Cocoon Shrug 122 Patchwork Star Blanket 126 Beautiful Vintage Blanket 130 Soft Summer Blanket 136   Resources 142 Acknowledgements 142 Index 143

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Emma Varnam’s latest book pays tribute to her enduring love of vintage design and colour combinations, featuring 20 patterns with a retro vibe. You’ll need some basic crochet skills to get started, but you’ll find these projects mostly quick and easy to make – and wonderfully practical to use. Granny squares are enjoying a major revival right now, and in this diverse collection Emma shows how a classic granny-square design can become a useful storage basket in your home, a stylish handbag for an evening out, a snuggly boho scarf for a chilly day, or a vibrant cosy for your afternoon tea. We particularly love the Fingerless Mittens, which have a striking colourway that’s reminiscent of folk art, while the alternating colours of the treble stitches on the cuffs create a vibrant Fair Isle effect. For the home, Emma’s Colour Block Cushion shows how effective single-colour motifs can be when used to create a pretty checked fabric in jewel tones. Although we’d love to make every project in this book, perhaps our favourite design is a timeless classic – the Beautiful Vintage Blanket. A future heirloom, you can make this blanket in any combination of colours from your stash, and it would be the perfect choice for a slow craft project to carry you through the winter. * Inside Crochet magazine *

Author Information

Emma Varnam likes to make items that bring a smile to people’s faces. As well as writing several popular crochet books, all published by GMC Publications – Crocheted Flowers, 10,000 Crocheted Hats, Cute Crocheted Food, Crocheted Houseplants, Crocheted Succulents, Cute Crocheted Animals, How to Crochet, Granny Squares Home and Granny Squares Weekend – she has had a number of successful collaborations with the celebrated knitwear designer Debbie Bliss. Emma regularly shares her design inspiration on her award-winning knitting and crochet blog. She lives in Greater Manchester, UK, with her husband and young son.

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