{"title":"Esme Crick","description":"\u003cp\u003eExplore the creative world of \u003cem\u003eEsme Crick\u003c\/em\u003e, a renowned author celebrated for her modern and innovative approach to the timeless craft of crochet. Esme Crick has artfully combined her passion for design with her expertise in crochet, offering both novices and experienced crafters an opportunity to create stunning pieces with ease.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eHer popular collection includes engaging titles such as \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eCrochet Stitches Card Deck\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eMix and Match Modern Crochet Blankets\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e. These works are more than just books; they are invaluable resources that guide you through the intricacies of crochet with clear instructions and creative patterns. Whether you're interested in creating bespoke blankets or experimenting with new stitches, Esme's works provide the inspiration and guidance needed to bring your artistic visions to life.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eBelonging to the \u003cem\u003eArts \u0026amp; Culture\u003c\/em\u003e category, Esme Crick's books celebrate the beauty of handmade crafts while fostering creativity and expression. Dive into her collection and discover a world of possibilities where each stitch tells a story.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"mix-and-match-modern-crochet-blankets-by-esme-crick-9781446309858","title":"Mix and Match Modern Crochet Blankets","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCreate thousands of different striped blankets in crochet with this unique mix-and-match approach. Combine the band patterns in myriad ways for modern homewares, including blankets, throws, table runners, and more. Create one-of-a-kind striped modular blankets with this distinctive method.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFeaturing 100 crochet band patterns for modern stripe blankets, \u003ci\u003eMix and Match Modern Crochet Blankets\u003c\/i\u003e opens up a world of design possibilities for crochet blankets, as how you choose to combine the bands is entirely up to you!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eMaking modular blankets is not a new concept, but most books tend to focus on granny squares to achieve this. By crocheting individual bands instead, you can achieve a much more modern look, with pattern, colour and texture variations tailored to suit your individual style. Working in this modular way makes blankets achievable, portable, and fun.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eEach band pattern is provided in US crochet terms, with a written pattern and chart for making a standard throw-blanket-width band (50in across). 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Each card shows the finished stitch texture with clear and concise instructions on how to crochet it, attractively designed and all presented in a neat and pretty box.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eA perfect introduction to crochet for beginners and improvers, this deck showcases a wide range of stitches and stitch patterns in an easy to learn—and to refer back to—format. For more experienced crocheters, the deck is the perfect inspiration tool, making it easy to find a new stitch to incorporate into a project. The cards are robust enough to be tucked into a project bag, making crochet on the go easy and fun.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWith a handy 24-page booklet providing beginner instructions for all the foundation stitches, the cards in this deck are designed to be taken out into the world, meaning you can learn on the go and making it easy to always have a project at hand.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePresented in a wafer-sealed box, this \u003cem\u003eCrochet Stitches Card Deck\u003c\/em\u003e contains all the information you need to get started—just add yarn and hook, and away you go!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAuthor Esme Crick has been pioneering the rediscovery of all the incredible stitches and textures available to the crocheter in her book \u003cem\u003eMix and Match Modern Crochet Blankets\u003c\/em\u003e, from which the stitches in this deck have been excerpted. 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