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The Granny Square Crochet Bible: Everything You Need To Know About How To Crochet Granny Squares

by Lynne Rowe
David & Charles. May 2025. 144p. ISBN 9781446314050. pap. $24.99. CRAFTS
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Rowe offers a bright, friendly introduction to granny squares. Her love of crochet is infectious, and the illustrations are bold and colorful. With an emphasis on the granny square’s simplicity and flexibility, the book offers an easy introduction—and for experienced crocheters, there are new patterns as well as opportunities for adding individual flair to projects. There’s a section on tools (with Pinterest-worthy pictures of organized bins of supplies and projects), a chapter on the basics, patterns written and illustrated to accommodate multiple learning styles, and so much more. Rowe also weaves in detailed information about creating borders, variations on granny motifs, and color changes in ways that are accessible without being boring.
VERDICT This book feels like being wrapped up in the warm hug of a granny square afghan: cozy yet practical, with just the right mix of colors and techniques for anyone who wants to snuggle up for the evening with a hook and a ball of yarn.
Reviewed by Emily Bowles , Apr 04, 2025
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