Celine Semaan

nonfiction, crochet patterns.

Some of these are very cute; some of them are just filler. There are several projects (tote bag, coasters, fingerless mitts, etc.) included that show the user how to adapt the squares for other purposes, in case you aren't into granny square blankets. You could forseeably also adapt most of the patterns into self-standing appliques (without the square in the background)--this was what I was thinking of doing, but after flipping through the book several times, I've decided I probably won't.

These looked simple enough that a beginner could try them, though probably better tackled by someone that is used to deciphering crochet patterns--though there is explanation of the basic stitches at the end of the book.… (altro)