How to Crochet - Tapa blanda

This title includes 10 stylish projects to make includes fingerless gloves, a pot holder and toy bunny. This simple-to-follow project-based book takes you through the basic techniques of this fun and creative craft. You'll learn everything you need to get started, including how to do the basic stitches, read charts and patterns, and finish off your work. A troubleshooting section will guide you out of any difficulties too. A range of techniques - including double crochet, working in the round and making granny squares - is accompanied by a stylish project to make, including a tea cosy, a tablet cover and mittens. Each technique is explained with the help of clear illustrations that will guide you every step of the way.

Emma Varnam designs crocheted items,writes a successful blog (http://emmavarnam.co.uk which receives over 30,000 hits a month) and has an Etsy pattern shop, which gives her a good idea of the type of projects that are popular with yarn enthusiasts. Emma has contributed to other GMC titles, and also authored Crocheted Keyrings & Charms in the successful COZY series published by GMC.