{"title":"Esme Crick","description":"\u003cp\u003eEsme Crick’s works invite readers into the vibrant world of crochet, blending traditional techniques with contemporary design. Her books explore creative patterns and projects that inspire both beginners and experienced makers to experiment with colour, texture, and form.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWith a focus on modern craft, Crick’s titles offer practical guidance alongside artistic flair, making them essential for anyone interested in elevating their handmade creations. Each book celebrates the tactile joy and cultural richness of crochet as an art form.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"mix-and-match-modern-crochet-blankets-by-esme-crick-9781446309858","title":"Mix and Match Modern Crochet Blankets","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCreate thousands of different striped blankets in crochet with this unique mix-and-match approach. Combine the band patterns in myriad ways for modern homewares, including blankets, throws, table runners, and more. Create one-of-a-kind striped modular blankets with this distinctive method.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFeaturing 100 crochet band patterns for modern stripe blankets, \u003ci\u003eMix and Match Modern Crochet Blankets\u003c\/i\u003e opens up a world of design possibilities for crochet blankets, as how you choose to combine the bands is entirely up to you!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eMaking modular blankets is not a new concept, but most books tend to focus on granny squares to achieve this. By crocheting individual bands instead, you can achieve a much more modern look, with pattern, colour and texture variations tailored to suit your individual style. Working in this modular way makes blankets achievable, portable, and fun.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eEach band pattern is provided in US crochet terms, with a written pattern and chart for making a standard throw-blanket-width band (50in across). Advice is given on altering the width of the bands for smaller or larger blankets.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn addition to the 100 bands, there are 5 example blankets showing different combinations of bands, plus additional ideas for using the bands in other ways, such as table runners, bolster pillows, and trims for a wide range of projects.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAUTHOR:\u003c\/strong\u003e Esme Crick is the designer behind Red Sparrow Crochet. She has designed for \u003ci\u003eInside Crochet\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eSimply Crochet\u003c\/i\u003e magazines for over 5 years. She is also a Scheepjes designer and editor for \u003ci\u003eYARN The After Party\u003c\/i\u003e. 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Each card shows the finished stitch texture with clear and concise instructions on how to crochet it, attractively designed and all presented in a neat and pretty box.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eA perfect introduction to crochet for beginners and improvers, this deck showcases a wide range of stitches and stitch patterns in an easy to learn—and to refer back to—format. For more experienced crocheters, the deck is the perfect inspiration tool, making it easy to find a new stitch to incorporate into a project. The cards are robust enough to be tucked into a project bag, making crochet on the go easy and fun.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWith a handy 24-page booklet providing beginner instructions for all the foundation stitches, the cards in this deck are designed to be taken out into the world, meaning you can learn on the go and making it easy to always have a project at hand.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePresented in a wafer-sealed box, this \u003cem\u003eCrochet Stitches Card Deck\u003c\/em\u003e contains all the information you need to get started—just add yarn and hook, and away you go!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAuthor Esme Crick has been pioneering the rediscovery of all the incredible stitches and textures available to the crocheter in her book \u003cem\u003eMix and Match Modern Crochet Blankets\u003c\/em\u003e, from which the stitches in this deck have been excerpted. 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Inspired by the feel-good philosophy of dopamine dressing and the unapologetic joy of maximalist design, this book is a celebration of crochet as self-expression. Think neon pops, bold patterns, and graphic contrasts, all made using the simple and endlessly versatile mosaic crochet technique.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThese are statement pieces: blankets that light up a room, pillows that double as personality explosions, shawls that turn heads, and wall hangings that belong in modern art galleries (or candy shops). 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