Granny Squares, One Square at a Time / Amulet Bag Kit Includes hook and yarn for making two amulet bag necklaces - Featuring a 32-page book with instructions and ideas

by Hubert, Margaret

• ISBN13: 9781589238619
• ISBN10: 1589238613
• Format: Nonspecific Binding
• Copyright: 2015-03-01
• Publisher: Quarry Books

Summary

With all you need to start crocheting your very own granny squares, this kit includes a step-by-step, 32-page booklet that contains illustrated instructions for crocheting classic granny square, plus 8 more granny square patterns. You'll also get a special project that will help you create amulet bags made from your granny squares!

The Granny Squares, One Square at a Time / Amulet BagKit also comes with one F/5 (3.75 mm) crochet hook, 4 small skeins - enough to make 2 amulet bags, and a yarn needle.

Author Biography

Margaret Hubert is the author of more than 20 crochet and knitting books, including Plus Size Crochet, Knits for Men, Knit or Crochet--Have It Your Way, The Complete Photo Guide to Crochet, The Complete Photo Guide to Knitting, The Granny Square Book, Lacework for Adventurous Crocheters, Runway Crochet, and Customize Your Knitting. She has enjoyed a lifelong career designing both crochet and knit patterns for yarn companies and book and magazine publishers. Hubert also teaches at yarn shops, retreats, and national gatherings, and rarely misses a national conference in the needle-arts field. A world traveler, Hubert pays close attention to the fashions in Europe and spots trends as they hit New York. In 2012, in fitting tribute to Hubert's lifelong work as a knitting and crochet designer, the Crochet Guild of America inducted her into their Jean Leinhauser Crochet Hall of Fame. Her work and information about the events she attends can be found on her blog: margaretshooksandneedles.blogspot.com. She lives in Pawling, New York.

Table of Contents

Introduction

Crochet Basics

Hooks and Other Notions

General Techniques

Granny Square Techniques

Details and Finishing

Granny Square Patterns

Seventy-five Squares

Designing with Granny Squares

Start Small

Graph It Out

Butterfly Garden Two-Way Shawl

Popcorns and Lace Shawl

Holiday Vest

Yoga Tunic and Mat Carrier

Popcorn Flower Cardigan

Fiesta Bag

Pendant Earrings

Bright Colors Backpack

Tween Hooded Vest

Toddler Pullover and Hat

Baby Sweater and Hat

Jeannine Square Blanket

Pillows with Panache

Tuscan Tile Afghan

Placemats

Stained Glass Afghan

Flower Garden Throw

Lily Pond Afghan

Straw Hat Topper

Index