Modern Granny Stitch Crochet: Crochet clothes and accessories using the granny square stitch

Get your granny on with this collection of 12 different crochet wearables-one for each month of the year – all made using the humble granny square stitch.

There are lighter knits for summer days and heavier knits for the cooler months, all made using the granny stitch in a variety of innovative ways.

There are step-by-step instructions and photographs for all the techniques including how to increase and decrease using the granny stitch so even if you’ve never crocheted a garment before you can get started.

So, if you love crochet but have had enough of the granny square, now’s the time to take your craft to the next level and revive your wardrobe with modern granny stitch style. Choose your favourite patterns and have fun selecting your favourite colourways. Claudine suggests her own colour selections but there is always room to experiment and make the designs your own.

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Crochet Foundry Magazine April 2023

Crochet: 25 Crochet Garments, Accessories, & More

Whip up a quick hat or pair of fingerless mitts, stitch a medium-sized shawl, or commit to making a large project such as a blanket, oversized pullover, and much more. For adventurous crafters, this collection presents an exciting array of techniques, such as bobbles, lace, textural stitches, working on the bias, motifs, fresh updates to the granny square, and much more. There’s always something fun to stitch and discover! Designed specifically for Noro’s vibrant solids, mesmerizing tonals, and unparalleled self-striping colorways, these patterns are also celebrations of color that make for joyful stitching and countless cozy moments. Whether in need of a quick or longer project, crocheters will find plenty of beautiful and practical items ranging all skill levels and many engaging techniques.

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Crochet Foundry Magazine March 2023

Rustic Modern Crochet: 18 Designs Inspired by Nature by Yumiko Alexander

A collection of unique and sophisticated crochet designs! Enjoy Yumiko Alexander’s showcase of eighteen clean, sophisticated crochet designs. Her garments feature eye-catching construction based on very simple lines that come together in unexpected ways. Stitch patterns have central focus here, as the silhouettes or shapes are kept simple to emphasize the crocheted fabric. Yumiko’s pieces are versatile enough that they can be dressed up or down according to your fancy. Yumiko takes her inspiration from the natural world – tide-swept sand, shells, coral, shale rock formations, the colors of sunset. Her nature-inspired palette is brought to life using luscious yarns that are as pleasing to the hand as they are to the eye. These designs will appeal to crocheters seeking a more upscale look in their garments. Rustic Modern Crochet features designs in subtle earth tones and warm sunset hues that hold a cross-generational appeal.

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Happy Crochet! - 13 Adorable Projects in Bright Colors

Leya Crochet Infinity Wrap-Vest by The Easy Design

The design for this Crochet Infinity Wrap Vest is all about easy to make and trendy to wear: using the simplest of shapes and easiest of textures.

Both elegant and stylish, it’s a lovely piece for each season to complete your look and keep you comfortable.

It’s a great pattern for beginners – the stitches used are basic, and it’s a relaxing crochet pattern for advanced crocheters.

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Learn to Crochet Granny Squares and Flower Motifs: 25 projects to get you started by Nicki Trench

Granny squares are the perfect crochet project for beginners. They are easy to learn and quick to complete.

With full instructions in all the techniques you will need at the start, followed by 25 lovely patterns to put your newly-learned skills to use, Learn to Crochet Granny Squares and Flower Motifs is the perfect book for beginners, and near-beginners who want to expand their repertoire. The repetition of stitches and patterns within granny squares is perfect for mastering the basics, and the squares can then be made up into all sorts of useful and beautiful things, from scarves and blankets to bags and pillow covers. Once you’ve got the hang of squares, branch out into hexagons and triangles, and then into flower motifs—the combinations of shape, color, and pattern are almost endless. Best of all, you can use up all sorts of yarn from your stash as you practice until your squares are perfect.

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Crochet Geometry: Geometric Patterns to Fit and Flatter by Shannon Mullett-Bowlsby

I’ve been looking through this book over and over again since I got my copy – it’s just so smart! Using simple geometric shapes, Shannon has put together a collection of patterns that are simultaneously beautiful, clever, and very doable – and they are modeled on women of all sizes, love that! Click the affiliate links below to see more and order your own copy today!

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Crochet Geometry by Shannon Mullett-Bowlsby: Make gorgeous garments in sizes up to 5X - all with simple shapes any crocheter can achieve!

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