Get Hooked on Crochet: 35 easy projects

Create crocheted home accessories, decorations and gifts with these 35 cute and fun patterns that are bursting with colour.  Discover the joy of crochet with this collection of 35 playful and vibrant patterns. Suitable for complete beginners through to experienced crocheters, these irresistible projects are made in a range of bright rainbow colours and many are perfect for using up yarn from your stash.In the first chapter, you’ll find inventive patterns to add a burst of colour and personality to your home, such as a toadstool storage basket, a flower cushion and tassel placemats and coasters.Chapter 2 features super-cute gifts such as simple bookmarks, fridge magnets and a strawberry bottle carrier, so that you can share your handmade creations with family and friends.Finally, Chapter 3 includes plenty of ideas for beautiful decorations such as a stunning crocheted flowers, bobble bunting and a mobile complete with mini rainbows, bees and flowers.The projects are illustrated with inspirational photography, and there's a guide to the stitches you'll need.

Natalie Beard is the maker behind Sewing the Seeds of Love on Instagram, where she shares her cute crochet projects that are designed to make people smile. She has worked on the design team for Simply Crochet magazine since 2020 and has also created patterns for Hobbycraft, The Knitting Network and Rito. Find Natalie on Instagram: @sewingtheseedsoflove and her blog, nataliebeard.blogspot.com. Natalie lives in Gloucester.