Granny Squares-All Shapes and Sizes Over 50 Projects and Techniques to Give the Classic Crochet Pattern a Whole New Look

Moving beyond the basic granny square to encompass a wide variety of shapes and patterns, the crochet designs featured in this book are surprisingly quick, easy, and simple to master. Granny “squares” can easily become hexagons, triangles, pentagons, and circles, and can be fashioned into everything from blankets and potholders to pillows and fingerless gloves, from rugs and placemats to headbands and hacky sacks, using these innovative and colorful patterns. Granny Squares—All Shapes and Sizes presents twenty-six inspiring projects, with detailed instructions on how to become proficient in more than 30 new crochet techniques—everything a crocheter needs to keep up with the modern granny!

Beatrice Simon lives in France, she started crocheting when she was 6 years old. In the early 2000's she started creating garments and worked as a free-lance translator specializing in crafts. This is her first book.

Barbara Wilder is the creator of the craft products label Raumseelig, which she sells on her blog. She is the coauthor of Granny Squares—Over 25 Creative Ways to Crochet.

Foreword
Just granny squares
New forms, new models
Pretty baskets for odds and ends
Warm baby blanket in berry tones
Cute baby beanies
Cozy floor cushion
Sweet Clutch
Colorful eye-catching afghan
Happy Cuddle Pillow
Chic toiletry bag
Loop scarf in pastel tones
Loop arm warmers
Trendu laptop bag
Fun Keychain
Headband Granny look
Fantastically soft rug
Elegant placemat
Star chef potholders
Colorful pennant banner
Pincushion with a flower
Felted bag
Hacky sack balls
Cell phone case
padded stool with bright blue flowers
Round pillow
Lamp shade with glowing stars
Practical pencil case
Circular flowers to spice up a tablecloth
Techniques