My Granny Square Wardrobe - by Sam Sabido (Paperback)

Book Synopsis

Turn simple shapes into stylish makes and crochet your own colorful collection of 15 granny-square garments and accessories!

With 15 contemporary and fun designs to suit all shapes and sizes, My Granny Square Wardrobe is the ultimate guide to crocheting your own granny-square clothing, from expert crochet teacher Sam Sabido.

From snuggly statement cardigans and jumpers to festival-worthy shorts, dungarees and a bag, each project features a different granny design, including traditional granny squares, granny stripes, hexies, solid granny squares and granny circles. Each project gives you clear guidance on sizing and helps you calculate the number of granny squares you need. There are clear, beginner-friendly instructions given with step-by-step photos, charts and written patterns, along with simple construction diagrams to help you piece together and finish your garments with ease.

The book also includes:

• Helpful tips and tricks for creating and blocking your granny squares.
• Key information on sizing and fitting your garments.
• All specific techniques, shown step-by-step.
• Project variations to inspire you to adapt the projects to suit your own shape, size and favorite colors.

So jump on board and you'll be on your way to creating your own gorgeous, colorful and contemporary wardrobe of granny-square garments and accessories in no time!

Review Quotes

Booklist (American Library Association)
Ever since Taylor Swift wore a crochet dress for a night out on the town, crochet clothing has been trending. Here, crochet designer and teacher Sabido debuts with 15 patterns for crochet clothing and accessories. Utilizing the perennially popular granny square, Sabido's designs progress from simple projects like a scarf and a bag to more complex sweaters and a dress. The author suggests that those new to clothes creation treat the book as a learning process and work through the projects in order. Some of the designs achieve a retro look: the Woodstock dungarees, a colorful poncho, and a pair of shorts would not be out of place in a pattern bookfrom the 1970s. For the clothing that is fitted, options are given for sizes S to 5X. Sabido also pays attention to size inclusivity by featuring models of various body shapes. Tips are given to help the crocheter take body measurements for the perfect fit. Crochet clothes are having amoment, and this easy-to-follow book full of colorful patterns is recommended for all craft collections.-- Lynnanne Pearson

About the Author

Sam Sabido is best known for her brightly colored crochet pattern designs and Adventure in Crafting website, as well as Yarn Lane on YouTube. She is a qualified teacher and has been running courses and workshops in crochet and other crafts for more than 10 years now. She is also a guest designer on Yarn Lane TV where she shares demonstrations of her kits and patterns.