Granny square style How to make limitless projects from 10 classic patterns : belts, pillows, afghans, scarves, totes

From its first pages through the basic techniques, 10 classic patterns, and suggestions for ways to creatively incorporate granny squares into essentials like belts, totes, scarves, and blankets, this book will hook crochet neophytes and fanatics alike with its emphasis on comfort, coziness, and creativity. Much like the homespun designs, there's a casualness to Lefèvre's tone that works well but might leave too much ambiguity for total beginners, especially in the description of choosing hooks and yarns that are comfortable and fun; however, that may be the point of the book. When readers pick up their hooks, Lefèvre wants them to fall into a meditative or mechanical mindset, which happens when materials have a personal and sensory appeal. She invites them to select affordable yarns and encourages them to try sample projects as templates, which will empower crocheters of all levels to come up with their own iterations of granny style. VERDICT With so many knitting and crochet books providing expensive yarn recommendations and patterns that depend on precision, this book will satisfy the itch to stitch for people who enjoy a little more freedom and flow without sacrificing form and function.--Emily Bowles