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Crochet Crush

Creative Projects for Home and Life
By Laine and Molla Mills
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Crochet Crush by Molla Mills and Laine Publishing is a vibrant collection of 23 contemporary crochet patterns designed for home decor and accessories. This book celebrates the resurgence of crochet as a playful, mindful craft that produces durable, wearable, and usable items such as duffel bags, cushions, sun visors, and picnic blankets. Inspired by flowers, nostalgic summers, and Brooklyn neighbourhoods, the colourful designs blend modern practicality with unique style. Additionally, the book provides a helpful beginner's guide covering yarn selection, tools, and stitch techniques, encouraging creativity and personalisation.
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Format: Paperback / softback
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This book is ideal for both new and experienced crocheters interested in modern, stylish projects that combine functionality and artistic flair. It will particularly appeal to those who enjoy creating handcrafted items for everyday use and those keen on exploring a mindful, slow craft with beautiful results.

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A colourful collection of crochet patterns for unique accessories and home decor.

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From craft sensation Molla Mills and Laine Publishing, Crochet Crush features 23 contemporary patterns for incredible home decor and accessory pieces that you will use, wear and love for years to come.

Crochet has certainly made a comeback, and no wonder – it's a playful, mindful and easy craft; its sturdiness allows you to create wear-intensive items like carpets and bags; and the results are nothing short of stunning. In this amazing 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. There is also a comprehensive section on getting started with crochet, including choosing yarns and using tools to create a range of stitches and effects.

Instead of ready-to-buy, 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. 

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781743798980

Publisher: Hardie Grant Books

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 30 November 2022

Country: Australia

Imprint: Hardie Grant Books

Illustration: Full-colour photography

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 20.0mm

Width: 215.0mm

Height: 270.0mm

Weight: 980g

Pages: 224

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Arts & Culture Arts and Crafts Laine Molla Mills Non-Fiction

About the Author

Molla Mills is an internationally recognised Finnish pattern 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 in countries from Brazil to South Korea. Molla also designs pattern collections for different yarn brands and travels around the world teaching crochet workshops. Laine is a publishing house based in Finland. They publish books focusing on knitting, crafts, food and lifestyle, as well as Laine, their international knit and lifestyle magazine. They draw influence from the beauty of the everyday, cherish natural fibres and want to create timeless, long-lasting garments. Their intention is to inspire all to gather and share, to be part of a community of like-minded knitters, makers and thinkers from near and far.

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