Crochet Crush: Creative Projects for Home and Life

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So, this book confuses me. Now, the patterns are amazing. I totally love them, and even though I'm new to crochet, I'm itching to start making these! The patterns are heavily inspired by the 60s and 70s and I just love that and it's the whole reason why I got this book. This pattern will take longer than ‘My Brother’s Beanie’ hat to crochet but is worth the time investment. It has a new no-gather construction which will require some sewing and is an intermediate crochet pattern but is so worth the time investment. The studios scarf is an easy pattern which makes use of extended crochet stitches to create an undulating warm ribbed texture. So I’m going to start off with and easy crochet pattern that I designed specifically for my brother’s birthday last year. I must have made at least 5 for the rest of my family and friends since then. In this collection, Molla Mills brings together the best in modern crochet design, with projects including a duffel bag, cushion, sun visor and picnic blanket. The colourful designs incorporate modern practicality and unique style, inspired by flowers, nostalgic summers and Brooklyn neighbourhoods.

Houndstooth, or dogtooth as it’s sometimes known is a classic timeless pattern. It is deceptively easy to crochet, so a great beginner crochet project idea. Think classic aran sweater styles but in a blanket. The Fishermans nap blanket, made from aran / worsted weight yarn is a great way to show your love through crochet. Crochet blankets are the ultimate in handmade gifts as they take a fairly large time investment to make. From Molla Mills and Laine Publishing, Crochet Crush features 23 contemporary patterns for home decor and accessory pieces that you will use, wear and love for years to come.The Fisherman’s Winter ribbed crochet beanie pattern uses a short row crown rather than lots of gather. Suitable for beginners with some experience, it’s free scarf pattern which you can easily customise in colours and yarns of your choice. The Studio Stripe Scarf without the stripe! Molla encourages readers to make their own pieces with quality materials, combine patterns and vary the colours to their liking, and enjoy the slow process. Featuring the beautiful photography and design that Laine are known for, Crochet Crush will be loved by new and experienced crocheters alike. Crochet’s compact and sturdy fabric is best suited for wear-intensive things such as carpets and bags. This book is a collection, so you can combine patterns and vary the colours to your liking. I hope you find these ideas useful and would love to hear if there’s anything that goes down well with the men in your life too!

Molla always goes for natural materials for her crochet projects – just like the coarse and beautiful linen cord used in this Potta basket. When you go through kilometre after kilometre of yarn, it makes sense to choose something that feels good between your fingers.The basket and the separate lid are made in a spiral in single crochet stitches. Reinforce the work by crocheting along a metal ring in the last rounds. Molla Mills (born 1979) is an internationally known Finnish designer who learned how to crochet from her mother as a little girl in Kurikka, Finland. She has studied fashion, marketing and art and has written several crochet books that have been published for instance in Brazil and in South Korea. Molla also designs pattern collections for different yarn brands and travels around the world teaching crochet workshops. Many makers are faced with the same problem – where to fit all those balls of yarn and twine? One option is to crochet these big Kontti boxes! They are worked in rounds around the foundation chain in single crochet stitches. Stitches are added in all four corners on each round to make the work grow seamlessly. A lid is crocheted separately. Instead of ready-to-buy, Molla encourages her readers to make their own pieces with quality materials and enjoy the slow process. The mind calms down as soon as the first chain loop is crocheted. I found it interesting that when I googled crochet patterns for men, about 80% of the results were beanie hats. They really are the perfect gift.Timeless fashion and modern practicality are the starting points for Molla Mills’ Crochet Crush . The 23 crochet patterns include both home decor and accessories, making everyday aesthetics accessible to everyone. The designs have been inspired by the colours of flowers, the moods of past summers, as well as Brooklyn’s neighbourhoods.