Here’s one you’ll want to put on your wish list, my dears...
Nicki Trench has done it again, a beautiful, easy-to-follow,
fun craft book. This time it’s all about blossoms.
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| I simply must have this blanket! |
This lovely book is full of sweet crochet projects, grouped
according to level of difficulty. The photographs are pretty, colourful and
tempting, so I have a long list of flowery makes on my To-Do list!
Chapter 1 includes an easy Kindle Cover pattern, a gorgeous Tote
Bag that I know I’ll make, hats and gloves – and the beautiful Hexagon Flower
Throw pictured above is in this ‘Starting Out’ section, so even beginners can
have a big project to work on.
The next chapter features some more complicated flowers in
garlands and delicate accessories. There is a beautiful tablecloth that I would
actually throw over my shoulders and wear as a shawl, it’s that pretty...gosh
that makes me sound a bit mad, doesn’t it?
The placemats I’m
making are from this section. I’m nearly finished, I just have to sew on a few
more flowers (each one took about five minutes to crochet).
The final chapter features a vintage-style brooch, the
outrageously stunning bag that I will have to make, someday (ignoring the fact
that it takes 207 flowers which are sewn together at the end...perhaps when
Little Flower is in big school!),
as well as delicate scarves and doily-like coasters.
I found the instructions for the placemat very easy to
follow, and reading through other patterns, they all feature similar clarity. Some
of the projects include some simple sewing, such as a lining for a bag, but the
instructions are clearly explained.
The Know-How section showcases all the stitches used in the
book, with good, clear illustrations and descriptions, including adding beads
and using popcorn stitches.
All in all, another terrific crochet book from Nicki Trench,
which I recommend to those of you who like girlie floral things!
And speaking of all things girlie and floral, would you be
interested in a crochet-a-long of the blossoming nature? Marianne of Ladybird Diaries and I are organising a CAL to start in October...details coming next
week! Time to get out the hooks and get ahead on gift-giving season...
Happy crafting!
Chrissie x
The book looks wonderful and so does your placemat Chrissie. Looking forward to seeing what you might choose to make from it. xx
ReplyDeleteGreat review Chrissie :-) I had this one on my wishlist too and yesterday it arrived in the post..a birthday present from my lovely mum & dad - YAY! And yes please, count me in for the crochet along - sounds like a fab idea!
ReplyDeleteHappy weekend,
hugs
xx
Gorgeous review Chrissie! I agree...it is a fantastic book it really is. So looking forward to our CAL!
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Another great review Chrissie, I wasn't so sure about this book, but you have possibly sold it to me! Some really lovely looking projects! I might have to give the crochet along a miss as I am not sure I can squeeze it in at the moment. xoxo
ReplyDeleteNo worries! I figure some of those who aren't doing the stitch-a-long might like the CAL... I wonder if I did a Clean-A-Long would I manage some time for housework? ;-} Cx
ReplyDeletethe book looks great Chrissie, and that bag is something else! have a good weekend, Heather x
ReplyDeleteVery interesting....I have problems with flowers, never seem to be able to follow the patterns correctly! This might go on my Christmas list! :) x
ReplyDeleteAnother beautiful review and another gorgeous book Chrissie - have been looking in local shops for it to allow me to have a closer look but it doesn't seem to have arrived here yet! Love the little cats - saw them on Dorothy's blog too, and that bag is exquisite.
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Oh I need that book! When I have some spare money I'm having it! My tv licence has just eaten this months spare cash so fingers crossed for next month. The crochet along sounds fun! Two of my favourite blogs involved its got to be great xx
ReplyDeleteHi Chrissie love this book like you although my crochet skills are a little limited still - trying to progress from the granny squares - my hold up is the fact that I find the patterns difficult to get to grip up. I don't understand this as I have been following knitting patterns for yonks! I agree with your review, I love that bag, what I wouldn't give to be able to crochet that one - but I'll keep trying. Looking forward to your CAL, always love reading your blog Chrissie. Have a fabulous weekend
ReplyDeleteLots of love as always
Dorothy
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Thank you for sharing this book, Chrissie, it does look lovely! And I do enjoy making crochet flowers.....I've been making a few this week! Will put this book on my wish list.
ReplyDeleteWishing you a wonderful weekend.
Helen x
What a great review of a lovely book. I will definitely check for this book at the library and if they don't have it, I will ask my husband to put it on the possibilities list for my birthday and Christmas gifts. :)
ReplyDeleteHi Chrissie....Ooooo yes please a little c.a.l would be wonderful....I am sewing away madly for work at the moment and a CAL would take my mind off the sewing for a while...keep me posted...bestest daisy xxxxxx
ReplyDeleteThis makes me wish even more that I could crochet! XX
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