Some error occured while loading the Quick View. Please close the Quick View and try reloading the page.
Vintage Granny Squares is a collection of twenty quick and easy-to-make crochet projects with a vintage vibe.
Granny squares are a thrifty, fun and fashionable way to use up your yarn stash by creating adorable items to wear and to decorate your home. The colorful and cheerful creations have an appealing retro vibe, taking you back to the feel-good comfort of home-made furnishings and accessories. A handy techniques section explains all the basic skills needed, making this book appealing to beginners and more experienced crocheters alike.
Patterns are based around the classic granny square, but with a modern twist. They won’t take long to make and are quick and easy to complete once you know the basics of crochet. Each project has detailed color photography and clear, concise instructions to follow. From gorgeous blankets to colorful cushions, to stylish scarves, shrugs and mittens, this book is packed with inspiring projects that are guaranteed to get you reaching for your crochet hook, and they’ll make charming gifts too.
"Emma Varnam has done it again with this beautifully written book of 20 vintage crochet projects. I love the organization of this book—simple with lovely photos. These projects are appealing and easy to follow, especially with clear explanations. I've reviewed several of her books, and they are always well done. She is definitely an inspiration to me and hope to see more projects.”—Sweetly Made Just For You
"Profusely illustrated, featuring thoroughly 'user friendly' instructions, and unreservedly recommended for personal, professional, and community library collections, Vintage Granny Squares will have a particular and very special appeal to both novice and experienced needlecrafts with an interest in fun, practical, and creative DIY crochet projects.”—Mid-West Book Review
"From cozy blankets and vibrant cushions to chic scarves, shrugs, and mittens, this book is filled with inspiring ideas that will have you reaching for your crochet hook, perfect for personal projects or charming handmade gifts."—Selvedge
"Emma Varnam’s latest book pays tribute to her enduring love of vintage design and colour combinations, featuring 20 patterns with a retro vibe. You'll need some basic skills to get started, but you'll find these projects mostly quick and easy to make – and wonderfully practical to use...Although we’d love to make every project in this book, perhaps our favourite design is a timeless classic – the Beautiful Vintage Blanket."—Inside Crochet
"If you are just setting out on your crochet adventure and love the vintage or boho look, you'll love this book."—Slipknot
"Embrace retro style as you learn to make granny squares, then put them to use in 20 fantastic patterns. The projects include homewares, accessories and garments, all made in bright and beautiful colour combos."—Let's Knit
Introduction 6
Gallery 8
Getting Started
What You’ll Need 30
Crochet Techniques 32
Finishing Touches 42
The Projects
Project Basket 48
Small Vintage Bag 54
Cosy Tank Top 58
Triangle Bunting 64
Vibrant Tea Cosy 68
Fingerless Mittens 72
Boho Scarf 78
Chain-link Garland 84
Granny Square Hat 88
Hexagon Pot Holder 92
Beach Bag 96
Rectangle Tote Bag 102
Colour Block Cushion 106
Chunky First Blanket 110
Zig-zag Blanket 114
Four-square Blanket 118
Cocoon Shrug 122
Patchwork Star Blanket 126
Beautiful Vintage Blanket 130
Soft Summer Blanket 136
Resources 142
Acknowledgements 142
Index 143