Hedengren Sania - Yarn, yarn, yarn: 50 fun crochet and knitting projects to color your world

Copyright 2011 by Sania Hedengren and Susanna Zacke English Translation 2014 by Skyhorse Publishing First published in 2013 as Garn garn garn by Susanna Zacke and Sania Hedengren, Bokfrlaget Semic, Sundbyberg, Sweden Photography by Magnus Selander Graphic design by Marianne Lillir All Rights Reserved. No part of this book may be reproduced in any manner without the express written consent of the publisher, except in the case of brief excerpts in critical reviews or articles. All inquiries should be addressed to Skyhorse Publishing, 307 West 36th Street, 11th Floor, New York, NY 10018. Skyhorse Publishing books may be purchased in bulk at special discounts for sales promotion, corporate gifts, fund-raising, or educational purposes. Special editions can also be created to specifications. For details, contact the Special Sales Department, Skyhorse Publishing, 307 West 36th Street, 11th Floor, New York, NY 10018 or .

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Excellent work! Our photographer, Magnus Selander Magnus, what would be do without you and your photos? Thanks for everything! Magnus son, Malte Thanks for being there when we needed someone to model a hat. Thank you, Malte! Sanias daughter, Hanna Thanks, Hanna, for modeling in some of our photos. You are both pretty and patient. As usual, we want to thank each other for a great collaboration. Thanks, Susanna! What would I do without you? Same to you, Sania! Contents Hello again! W e are still crazy about yarn, which means that we have written yet another book on things you can make from yarn. This book has the same happy, creative, and imaginative theme as our book, Crazy about Yarn, and our aim is exactly the same TO INSPIRE! W e will give you even more ideas on how to personalize your surroundings, make cool clothes, and other fun projects from yarn.

There is something for everyone here, regardless of age, knowledge, or experience. From the simplest projects, like crocheting ribbon for wrapping presents, to dressing a whole armchair in granny squares, we love creativity and most of the things in this book have been improvised, which is something we highly recommend. Dont be afraid to experiment, repeat, redo, and let your imagination run wild. Its hardly a secret that we love colors, but of course the color choice is up to you. K nitting and crocheting is very calming, a bit like meditating, and almost addictive... in a good way (we frequently feel home sick for our crocheting)! W ed like to say something about the granny square here.

It is very popular right now and is high on todays whats hot lists. We stand by our belief that the granny square is a handicraft that needs to be preserved. Back in the day, these squares were created to use up scraps of yarn. Today, you can do the same! We have made a crazy amount of these squares and have lots of tips on what to make with them all. W e dedicate a few more pages to crocheting than to knitting, due to the simple fact that we prefer crocheting right now. ... who are still crazy about yarn! Granny Squares Try crocheting a granny square, we promise you, its lots of fun! Well start the book by explaining how to crochet a granny square, as many of our projects focus on just this type of square. who are still crazy about yarn! Granny Squares Try crocheting a granny square, we promise you, its lots of fun! Well start the book by explaining how to crochet a granny square, as many of our projects focus on just this type of square.

This is a basic description and is applicable to all the projects in the book that contain one or more granny squares. You can just as easily use a thin yarn and a thin hook as a thick yarn and thick hook. The granny square is our absolute favorite and we think its an ingenious invention. Back in the day, it was a way to use up old scraps of yarn. The color combinations are infinite. You can vary the size of the squares however you want.

You can make one really big square or lots of small ones, depending on what you are making. For example, we have made a beautiful floor cushion from two gigantic squares, and also crocheted a few tiny ones to decorate our jeans. In addition, there are lots of other crafts, such as an armchair covered in granny squares. If you dont know how to make a granny square, follow these instructions and teach yourself because it is actually really simple. How to crochet a granny square: Crochet 5 chain stitches (ch) using an 8/H (5 mm) hook. Close to a ring using 1 slip stitch (sl st) in the first ch.