Hooked on Shakespeare

Name: Hooked on Shakespeare
Brand: Allen & Unwin
SKU: 9781789941289
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Crochet Projects Inspired by The Bard

By Gurinder Kaur Hatchard

Series: Hooked On...

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Hooked on Shakespeare celebrates the 400th anniversary of Shakespeare's First Folio with 15 charming amigurumi projects inspired by his iconic plays. From Romeo and Juliet to Hamlet, and the witches of Macbeth to the magical figures in A Midsummer Night's Dream, each project begins with an introduction to the play and its characters, followed by easy-to-follow, colourful stitch instructions. Suitable for both beginners and advanced crocheters, this collection brings Shakespeare's characters to life in delightful yarn form, including the unique Woolliam Shakespeare himself.
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Format: Hardback

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This book is ideal for crochet enthusiasts at any skill level who appreciate literary themes, especially those with a fondness for Shakespeare's works. It will also appeal to English teachers, literary fans, and crafters seeking unique, creative projects inspired by classic culture.

15 step-by-step crochet projects inspired by William Shakespeare and his wealth of characters.

15 projects featuring more than 30 step-by-step amigurumi inspired by the works of William Shakespeare.

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15 projects featuring more than 30 step-by-step amigurumi inspired by the works of William Shakespeare.

Published to coincide with the 400th anniversary of Shakespeare's First Folio being published, this fabulous collection of creations ranges from the iconic Romeo and Juliet to Hamlet and the Ghost, and from the Three Witches from Macbeth to Bottom and Titania from A Midsummer Night’s Dream. Not forgetting the one and only Woolliam Shakespeare himself.

Each project features an introduction to the play and its characters, followed by colourful step-by-step instructions. The easy-to-make designs include fully illustrated stitch basics, perfect for beginning crocheters as well as advanced crochet enthusiasts.

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Hooked on Shakespeare

By Gurinder Kaur Hatchard

Hardback

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Book Hero Magic summarised reviews for this book. While it's new and still learning, it may not be perfect - your feedback is welcome! HOW HAS THIS BEEN REVIEWED?

Hooked on Shakespeare is praised for being adorable and novice-friendly, with step-by-step instructions that are clear and accessible even to beginners. Reviewers highlight Hatchard's detailed explanations on reading crochet patterns as particularly helpful. The book blends craft with literature playfully, featuring puns and creative character choices that will appeal to literary enthusiasts and educators alike. It is described as enchanting, well illustrated, and a perfect addition for readers who enjoy both Shakespeare and crafting.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781789941289

Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing PLC

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 26 October 2023

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Herbert Press Ltd

Illustration: More than 250 step-by-step colour images throughout

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 14.0mm

Width: 192.0mm

Height: 250.0mm

Weight: 580g

Pages: 128

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About the Author

Gurinder Kaur Hatchard is the crochet designer behind yayforcrochet.com, an online platform dedicated to inspiring and teaching others with her gorgeous patterns and brilliant beginner’s ‘Couch to Crochet’ project. Gurinder’s designs have been published in outlets such as Inside Crochet and Prima and she is the author of Head to Toe Crochet: Beanies and Booties for Infants to Toddlers. Gurinder lives in London with her family and was taught to crochet by her mum at a young age.

Hooked on Shakespeare