{"product_id":"pocket-book-of-crochet-mindful-crafting-for-beginners-9781800920736","title":"Pocket Book of Crochet: Mindful Crafting for Beginners","description":"\u003cb\u003eGet started and learn the basics with this pocket-sized, no-nonsense guide to crochet!\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eFrom best-selling author and crafting queen Claire Gelder, this gorgeous mini guide is packed full of crochet know-how, practical illustrations and three simple projects. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003ePerfect for complete beginners, this book breaks down everything you need to know about crochet: how to read a ball band, how to get tension correct, how to choose hooks and yarns and how to read abbreviations and crochet patterns. The book is structured as a simple 3-step course that will help you progress from bronze to gold as your skills and confidence grow. Start with the basic stitches and simple joining, build up a few more stitches for your collection, then finally add in some simple shaping and some pompoms. Put all your skills together to create three wonderful projects. \u003cbr\u003eFilled with affirmations, this wonderful book is the ideal introduction to crochet for a complete beginner.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eClaire Gelder loves all things hand-made, hand-woven and hand-crafted. She has been crafting for relaxation and fun for over twenty years.\u003cbr\u003eIn 2015, Claire left her career as an NHS Director to launch her new business, Wool Couture, which specializes in knitting, crocheting, weaving and macrame. She quickly got her DIY craft kits on the shelves of retail giant John Lewis and, in 2017, secured two \u003ci\u003eDragons' Den\u003c\/i\u003e investors to help her pass on her passion of crafting to the next generation. Adding a modern twist to age-old pastimes knitting and crochet, Claire uses giant, chunky yarn and oversized knitting needles made in her own factory.\u003cbr\u003eAs well as a successful entrepreneur, Claire is also a firm believer in the therapeutic side of craft, particularly its benefits to mental health and well-being.\u003cbr\u003eClaire lives in Wakefield, UK and is proud to be continuing Yorkshire's textile tradition. Her website is www.woolcouturecompany.com.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Search Press","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50625644331282,"sku":"9781800920736","price":12.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_7e2b6276-3f1c-4a60-a1bd-8c46abfb674e.jpg?v=1732634919","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/pocket-book-of-crochet-mindful-crafting-for-beginners-9781800920736","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}