Crochet Squares

30 magical crochet square designs for clothes, accessories and the home.A square is a small, repeatable crochet project that is versatile and easy to take with you wherever you go. You can use them individually or you can join endless amounts of squares together to build up patterns which can give you everything from mug coasters to duvet covers.In this book, Maria Gullberg has designed different types of squares including classic and easy granny squares, new and interesting designs of squares and hexagons, as well as mosaic crochet squares. They can be used for all kinds of projects, from jumpers, shawls and waistcoats to rugs, cushion covers and bags: the possibilities really are endless.Each square can be joined together in as many ways as you can think of. There are pattern examples with clear instructions if you're looking for inspiration or specific designs, or you can make it up as you go along mixing patterns and choosing your own colour ways. In this book you'll discover squares to crochet that you'll never have seen before. With projects suitable for all abilities, from beginner through to intermediate and advanced, there's plenty to ignite your imagination.

Maria Gullberg is active in crochet circles both as a designer and influencer who teaches workshops and exhibits. She was educated at Konstfack University for Arts, Crafts and Design in Stockholm. She has developed various new crochet techniques and experimented with new and exciting structures and patterns, often in a graphic style. She has published several books about crocheting in a long-term collaboration with the National Association of Swedish Handicraft Societies. She lives in Stockholm, Sweden.

  5 Crochet squares! 7 Crochet hooks 8 Stitches 14 Tips and tricks   16 GRANNY SQUARES 18 How to read the crochet charts 19 Key to symbols   20 Fighter 24 Ulla-Bella 27 Brother Roger 30 Lollipop 34 Twister 38 Pillerull 42 Tora 45 Waldemar 48 Agda 51 Hilda 54 Dialogue 58 Delight 62 Jambo 65 Aida 68 Acke 71 Zola 74 Mateo 78 Bahia 82 Svea 86 Alfhild 89 Xara 92 Alina 95 Torild 98 Fingal 101 Trickster 104 Agaton 107 Daisy 110 Dainty   114 MOSAIC CROCHET 116 How to read the crochet charts 117 Key to symbols   118 Stella 146 William Morris   160 Basic patterns for clothes 164 Assembly 167 Colours 168 Creativity and inspiration