Essential Crochet By Erika Knight Publisher Quadrille Publishing Edition Paperback Size 240 x 260 mm Illustrations 150 Pages 176 Erika Knight is a sought-after fashion and textile design consultant. She has worked for a number of major fashion houses including Whistles and Edina Ronay as well as running her own company producing designer knitwear. Erika has previously written five highly acclaimed knitting books, including Simple Knits for Easy Living, Simple Knits for Cherished Babies, Simple Knits for Little Cherubs and New Knits, as well as a crochet book, Simple Crochet. Most recently, she has published Baby Bloom, a collection of knitwear projects for mums and babies. "Will prompt one to take up a hook and learn to crochet". Crafts Beautiful In Essential Crochet, Erika Knight, international designer and author of the hugely popular Simple Crochet, brings crochet bang up-to-date for the modern maker. At a moment when many of us are keen to stamp our lives and our homes with a touch of individuality, these beautiful textiles are the ideal solution to indulge ourselves, to bestow as gifts and to create modern heirloom pieces. With 30 beautiful projects for homewares and accessories, Erika cleverly combines the nostalgic with the contemporary to entice beginners into this established craft and to inspire experienced practitioners to try new ideas and materials. With a complete guide to the basics of how to crochet, illustrated with step-by-step photographs, the essential crochet techniques are all that is needed to create the projects in the book. Designs are grouped thematically by style and colour palette, embracing both the modern and the traditional. They range from a basic patchwork throw made from an easy-care wool cotton in natural shades and a filet lace cushion in crisp white cotton with timeless appeal, to a contemporary tablemat made of pearlised wire and a glamorous pin-on corsage. Each pattern has been devised for the homemaker, with all instructions clearly explained so the minimal number of steps provides the maximum results. The most exciting book on a recently revived craft by the leading author on the subject. Step-by-step photographs and instructions show how to crochet and all the stitches and essential techniques used in the book. 30 exciting projects that are simple enough for beginners as well as being irresistible to more experienced makers. Projects range from large-scale throws and curtain panels to cushions and quick and easy accessories. Uses readily available yarns, such as wools and cottons, as well as unconventional yet accessible materials such as pearlised wire and ribbon. The Textile Directory Bookstore postal charges: UK 1 book = £2.50 2 books = £4.50 3 books = £7.00 4 books or more = £9.00 Overseas 1 book = £6.00 2 books = £10.00 3 books = £14.00 4 books or more = £18.00 Price: £14.99