{"product_id":"mad-hatter-crazy-colorful-crochet-designs-to-hook-and-show-off-9781419770579","title":"Mad Hatter: Crazy, Colorful Crochet Designs to Hook and Show Off","description":"\u003cb\u003eIn \u003ci\u003eMad Hatter\u003c\/i\u003e, Crochet artist and founder of the brand Knotted Neon, Aynsley Grealis presents a pattern collection for making fanciful hats, balaclavas, and handbags in all shapes and sizes.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e Artist Aynsley Grealis is the creator of the popular Instagram @KnottedNeon, and her fanciful balaclavas, handbags, sweaters, and bucket hats are sensations that attract eager buyers (who pay one hundred dollars--and up--for each custom piece) and a growing audience of crocheters seeking to replicate these brilliant patterns. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e In \u003ci\u003eMad Hatter\u003c\/i\u003e, her first book, Grealis shares her designs and patterns (unpublished until now) to teach readers how to make three simple bases (a balaclava, a pull-on hat, and a handbag) and then how to decorate each by incorporating layers of whimsical appliques. The patterns look complicated, but crochet with ease--the secret is in the embellishments: Patterns for crocheted flowers, bees, stars, clouds, an entire coral reef of fish and sea creatures, and a field of mushrooms, veggies, and exotic greenery, are included, enabling readers to hook wonderful hats and bags with lots of flair (or just a little!). \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e Grealis's approach inspires crocheters to innovate and playfully reinvent by using her easy-to-follow instructions as a springboard. Suitable for beginners and adaptable to all skill levels, these fun and fabulous designs open a world of imagination to readers. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eIncludes Color Illustrations\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAynsley Grealis\u003c\/b\u003e is a Canadian artist who specializes in creating unique, one-of-a-kind crochet garments and accessories. She founded Knotted Neon in 2020.\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Abrams Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50617698910482,"sku":"9781419770579","price":17.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_ce6d926e-589d-45b7-a7ae-daadb67d6081.jpg?v=1732525432","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/mad-hatter-crazy-colorful-crochet-designs-to-hook-and-show-off-9781419770579","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}