Dive Into Crochet Secrets From The Knotty Boss With Us
Have you ever wondered how to make crocheting a little bit easier? Maybe you want to improve your foundation chains, or perfect the magic ring. Perhaps hook sizes and yarn weights can be all too confusing. Well, we have the book that will solve all of these mysteries and MORE. Introducing: Crochet Secrets From The Knotty Boss by Anna Leyzina! With just under two weeks until this book is hitting the shelves, we thought we'd take a dive inside and show you just how good this book is.
This one-stop book is absolutely packed with everything you need to know about the art of crochet. Whether you're a seasoned stitcher or an eager beginner, Anna has truly got you covered with an array of tips, tricks and stitchy secrets.
The first few chapters delve into The Essentials of crochet, as well as how to start your project. Think handy guides on types of crochet tools, creating secure and discreete knots, and crafting the perfect foundation chains.
Did you know that you can even create a seamless project by working from a chainless foundation? We'll certainly be trying these hacks on our next project.
Anna then explores the art of keeping your rows neat - no matter the shape of your work. The daunting task of making color changes discrete is no easy feat, but Anna provides lots of ways to make the process easier. Whether you're tackling intricate patterns, stripes or simply just changing color whenever you fancy, there's guidance for every type of project.
Now I hear the amigurumi crafters asking: what about us? Well, you'll be happy to hear that there's a section just for you! Whether it's handling pesky stuffing, mastering invisible decreases or making sure your tension is just right, soon you will be creating the most adorable amigurum creatures.
Finally, Anna moves on to all of the last tricky assembly tasks at hand: think fastening off, embellishing borders and tackling no sew joins.Granny square projects can now be made even more exciting with some of Anna's gorgeous assembly tips.
The book is written in US Terms, but a handy Cheat Sheet at the back will give you all the conversions you need!
Writer Anna Leyzina is a graphic designer, crocheter and, of course, The Knotty Boss! Anna, originally from Kyiv, Ukraine, emigrated to the United States and attended University of the Arts (Philadelphia) to study graphic design. After failing to keep her beloved plants alive, Anna scoured the internet for ways to create plants that would live forever. From there, her love of crochet was born. Now, Anna has a brilliant following on her social media channels sharing tips, tricks and projects to fellow stitchers.
Crochet Secrets From The Knotty Boss With Us will be out on July 9th. Don't miss it: pre-order NOW!