Crochet Home book review

Crochet is so popular at the moment. It just seems to be getting bigger and bigger. We talked about our own experiences a couple of weeks ago. This very inspiring book is tempting us to get our hooks out with all the joyful little projects it contains.

There are small projects to make in a weekend like these mug cosies mug cosies

 

and little trinket boxes

trinket boxes

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

and cute pincushions.    pin cushion

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

We are a bit obsessed with the possibilities for re-cycling jam jars at the moment and these covers are great.

jam jar covers

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

This beaded jug cover is fantastically nostalgic and an easy way to get yourself into using beads in your crochet.

 

jug cover

You can even create your own artwork. Quick and easy crochet flowers on a colourful crocheted background would be so quick to make for your home or as a gift.

perfect petals

There are so many ideas you can use for making soft furnishings for your home if you have a little more time to invest.

tableclothThis  tablecloth looks amazing.

Or how about a chic lampshade.

chic lampshade

trellis cushionThere are plenty of cushions and a throw too.

cushions  bolsterthrow

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

This striped tea cosy is so simple to make with no shaping involved.

tea cosy

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

This book is choc full of things to do and you can make  some useful items for when you’re on the move such as this wave patterned tote bag totea very roomy looking shoulder bag

shoulder bag

 

 

 

 

and this Laptop cover which has interlaced strips and no shaping so should be easy enough to achieve with very little experience.

S5437 LAPTOP 1

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

If you’re looking for fund raising ideas how about making up some of the small projects in the vibrant colours to add to your summer fete stall? These jewellery ideas and pretty bunting would work a treat.

bracelet

 

 

 

jewellrywhite bunting    bunting

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

All of the projects in this book are crocheted in Sirdar 4ply Cotton which comes in a range of vibrant colours and is 100% mercerised cotton with a gorgeous sheen.

 

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