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Granny Squares Home

20 Projects with a Vintage Vibe
By Emma Varnam
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Granny Squares Home by Emma Varnam offers a creative guide for transforming a house into a cosy retreat with the timeless charm of crochet. It showcases a collection of vibrant patterns and projects that readers can craft to personalise their spaces with warmth and style. The book is filled with step-by-step instructions, perfect for both novice and experienced crocheters looking to enrich their homes with handmade flair.
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You might enjoy this book if you love bringing a cosy, handmade touch to your home through creative crochet projects. With its charming patterns and practical guides, it offers delightful inspiration for both novices and seasoned crafters eager to add unique, textured accents to their living space.

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Add cheerful, vibrant bursts of colour and style to your home armed with just a crochet hook and some oddments of yam. Granny squares are a thrifty, fun and fashionable way to use up your yarn stash by creating adorable accessories for every part of your home.

20 colourful, stylish projects for the home. Easy-to-follow patterns and dearly-explained techniques. Sumptuous photography throughout. Suitable for all abilities.

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Add cheerful, vibrant bursts of colour and style to your home armed with just a crochet hook and some leftover yarn. Granny squares are a thrifty, fun, and fashionable way to use up your yarn stash by creating adorable accessories for every part of your home. From gorgeous blankets to cute toys, Granny Squares Home is packed with inspiring projects that will get you hooked.

Author: Inspired by the imagination of children, Emma Varnam likes to make items that bring a smile. She has not only written a number of popular crochet books—Crocheted Keyrings & Charms, Cute Crocheted Animals, and How to Crochet, all published by GMC Publications—but also worked closely with yarn companies and retailers to design exclusive contemporary patterns. She has had a number of successful collaborations with the celebrated knitwear designer Debbie Bliss and she regularly shares her design inspiration and thought processes through her award-winning knitting and crochet blog: emmavarnam.co.uk. Emma lives in Greater Manchester with her husband and young son.

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  • 20 stylish projects to make for all around your home
  • Easy-to-follow patterns with sumptuous photographs
  • Clear explanations of all the techniques and materials you will need
  • Projects for every room in the house, plus the garden
  • Suitable for all levels of ability

150 photographs, 40 illustrations

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Emma Varnam's Granny Squares Home infuses a charming vintage vibe with modern design through a collection of crochet projects. Reviewers appreciate the clear instructions and inviting photography that showcase each project, while highlighting the fun, fresh colours and details. This book is ideal for those fond of motif projects, offering more than just the traditional afghans, and appealing to both beginners and seasoned crocheters alike.

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781784943639

Publisher: GMC Publications

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 07 October 2017

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: GMC Publications

Illustration: 150 photographs, 40 illustrations in full colour

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Width: 210.0mm

Height: 235.0mm

Weight: 250g

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About the Author

Inspired by the imagination of children, Emma likes to make items that bring a smile. She has not only written a number of popular crochet books - Crocheted Keyrings & Charms, Cute Crocheted Animals and How to Crochet, all published by GMC Publications - but also worked closely with yarn companies and retailers to design exclusive contemporary patterns. She has had a number of successful collaborations with the celebrated knitwear designer Debbie Bliss and she regularly shares her design inspiration and thought processes through her award-winning knitting and crochet blog: emmavarnam.co.uk. Emma lives in Greater Manchester with her husband and young son.

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