Pocket Book of Crochet by Claire Gelder

Get started and learn the basics with this miniature, no-nonsense guide to crochet! From best-selling author and crafting queen Claire Gelder, this gorgeous mini guide is packed full of crochet know-how, practical illustrations and comes with four simple projects.

Perfect for complete beginners, Claire clearly explains everything you need to know about crochet: how to read a ball band, how to get tension correct, how to choose hooks and yarns and how to read abbreviations and crochet patterns. It is structured as a simple 3-step course that will help you progress from bronze to gold as your skills and confidence grow. Start with the basic stitches and techniques, build up a few more stitches for your collection, then finally add in some simple shaping and some pompoms. Before you know it you'll be crocheting a colour blocked scarf, some snuggly pompom slippers and a cuddly teddy bear, plus the bonus granny square blanket project.

Filled with positive affirmations and beautifully illustrated, this wonderful book is the ideal introduction to crochet for a complete beginner.

• Launching with Pocket Book of Knitting in a new series from best-selling author and crafting queen, Claire Gelder
• Sales of Claire's three other books, Bonnie the Cow & Friends, Mabel Bunny & Co. and Robyn Octopus & Friends now total nearly 100k copies
• Clear, simple approach ensures this is perfect for complete beginners
• Small hardback format makes this an ideal gift book.