Perfect for beginners this mini guide, will help you build your skills and confidence on the essentials of crochet.

ISBN 9781800920736
Publisher Search Press
Format BC Paperback
Dimensions 127mm x 180mm
Page Extent 128
Pub Date March 2023

From best-selling author and crafting expert Claire Gelder, this charming mini guide is packed with crochet know-how, clear illustrations and four simple beginner-friendly projects.

Perfect for complete beginners, Claire explains all the essentials you need to get started, including how to read a ball band, choose hooks and yarns, understand tension, and follow crochet abbreviations and patterns. Structured as a simple 3-step course, it takes you from basic stitches through to simple shaping and finishing techniques, building your skills and confidence as you go.

By the end, you’ll be able to create projects such as a colour-blocked scarf, cosy pompom slippers, a cuddly teddy bear, and a bonus granny square blanket.

Filled with positive affirmations and beautifully illustrated throughout, this is the perfect introduction to crochet for any new crafter.

About Claire Gelder
Claire Gelder loves all things handmade, woven and crafted, and has enjoyed crafting for relaxation and creativity for over twenty years.

In 2015, she left her role as an NHS Director to launch Wool Couture, a business specialising in knitting, crochet, weaving and macramé. Her DIY craft kits quickly reached major retailers such as John Lewis, and in 2017 she secured two investors on Dragons’ Den to help grow her brand and share her passion for crafting with a wider audience. She brings a modern twist to traditional crafts by using giant, chunky yarns and oversized knitting needles made in her own factory.

Alongside her entrepreneurial success, Claire is a strong advocate for the therapeutic benefits of craft and its positive impact on mental health and wellbeing.

Claire lives in Wakefield, UK, where she continues to celebrate and contribute to Yorkshire’s rich textile heritage. Her website is www.woolcouturecompany.com.