Vintage Granny Squares

Emma Varnam’s latest book pays tribute to her enduring love of vintage design and colour combinations, featuring 20 patterns with a retro vibe. You’ll need some basic crochet skills to get started, but you’ll find these projects mostly quick and easy to make – and wonderfully practical to use. Granny squares are enjoying a major revival right now, and in this diverse collection Emma shows how a classic granny-square design can become a useful storage basket in your home, a stylish handbag for an evening out, a snuggly boho scarf for a chilly day, or a vibrant cosy for your afternoon tea. We particularly love the Fingerless Mittens, which have a striking colourway that’s reminiscent of folk art, while the alternating colours of the treble stitches on the cuffs create a vibrant Fair Isle effect. For the home, Emma’s Colour Block Cushion shows how effective single-colour motifs can be when used to create a pretty checked fabric in jewel tones. Although we’d love to make every project in this book, perhaps our favourite design is a timeless classic – the Beautiful Vintage Blanket. A future heirloom, you can make this blanket in any combination of colours from your stash, and it would be the perfect choice for a slow craft project to carry you through the winter.

* Inside Crochet magazine *

Embrace retro style as you learn to make granny squares, then put them to use in 20 fantastic patterns. The projects include homewares, accessories and garments, all made in bright and beautiful colour combos.

* Let’s Knit magazine *

If you are just setting out on your crochet adventure and love the vintage or boho look, you’ll love this book.

* Slipknot magazine *

Granny squares offer a fun, thrifty, and stylish way to use up your yarn stash, letting you create delightful pieces to wear and brighten your home. With their colourful, cheerful designs, these retro-inspired projects bring a comforting, handmade touch to any space. A helpful techniques section covers all the essential skills, making this book ideal for beginners and experienced crocheters alike. Each pattern builds on the classic granny square but with a modern twist, designed to be quick and satisfying once you master the basics. Every project includes detailed, vibrant photography and clear, step-by-step instructions. From cozy blankets and vibrant cushions to chic scarves, shrugs, and mittens, this book is filled with inspiring ideas that will have you reaching for your crochet hook, perfect for personal projects or charming handmade gifts.

* Selved