Aono-Billson

The ultimate guide to granny square crochet: 110 colorful and contemporary designs plus a complete primer on tools, materials and key techniques.

Discover 110 inspiring designs: 59 granny squares and swatches, 21 geometric motifs and 30 flowers.

From classic squares to textured swatches and from geometric shapes to stunning crochet flowers, this comprehensive guide will provide you with boundless inspiration. Written to be completely beginner-friendly, and featuring illustrated step-by-step guides to all the key stitches and techniques needed, discover:

• guidance at every step, from selecting the right yarn and hook to understanding essential stitches like single crochet, double crochet and more advanced techniques like puff stitch, popcorn stitch and even Tunisian crochet.
• how to join your squares seamlessly for a polished finish and explore exciting project ideas, including blankets, scarves, cushions and even flower garlands.
• 110 simple, easy-to-follow projects: every design comes with full written instructions and an illustrated crochet chart.

A translation from the French edition by crafter and author Hiroko Aono-Billson.

Hiroko Aono-Billson studied at Central Saint Martins College of Art, London UK in the early 1990s. In 1997 she founded her own company, BLUE FIELD. She designs and manufactures one-off commissioned designs and limited edition ranges of accessories, soft furnishings and clothing for retailers in the UK and Japan. After returning to the UK after four years living and working in Japan, Hiroko rediscovered the meaning of design, color and space in traditional Japanese arts. Her new designs incorporate these influences.