You Can Crochet with Bella Coco

Learn to crochet following Bella Coco's sure and simple methods, and make beautiful items along the way. Sarah-Jayne Fragola is the creative force behind the sensationally popular Bella Coco Crochet. In this, her first book, she teams her friendly, easy-to-follow approach with her fresh, modern style to make learning crochet fun and inspiring! Everything you need to know is included, from choosing yarns, holding your hook and understanding the anatomy of a stitch to learning all the key crochet stitches, which are clearly illustrated and perfect for beginners. Choose from 12 stunning projects, including sweet and simple coasters and scarves, a stunning hexie pillow and a gorgeous hat and mitten set. With each new project, learn new techniques – from changing colour and sewing seams to shaping and sizing – and gradually build up your skills. Finally, learn some more advanced stitches, which you can use to crochet Sarah-Jayne's beautiful, textured ‘Showstopper Blanket’. With this fantastic introduction for beginners, and with plenty of inspiration for more confident crocheters too, you can learn to crochet with Bella Coco! Learn to crochet following Bella Coco's sure and simple methods, and make beautiful items along the way. Sarah-Jayne Fragola is the creator of Bella Coco Crochet, which she started in 2011. She specializes in teaching people to crochet, using simple and structured methods so that anyone can learn how to start! If you are looking for a comprehensive, beginner's guide to crochet, this is the book for you. Starting with a section on hook types, your essential crochet kit and the yarns you'll need, you are guided by Sarah-Jayne through the key crochet stitches you'll need before you get stuck in. Each stitch – described using UK terms – is accompanied by clear step-by-step instructions and photographs, and handy quick-stitch boxes that include key stitch details as well as the US equivalents. Once you've conquered your stitches, get stuck into your first projects, starting from the easiest designs to the more complex ones to crochet. These 12 projects range from sweet and simple coasters and scarves, to a stunning hexie pillow and hat 'n' mitten set. With each new project, learn a new technique to gradually build your knowledge and familiarity with crocheting. To reward your efforts, Sarah-Jayne then treats you to a section on advanced stitches that you can use to crochet her 'Showstopper Blanket' – a beautiful, textured blanket that you'd be proud to drape on your bed or sofa. These gorgeous patterns will inspire crochet novices and more confident crocheters alike. With Bella Coco, you can crochet!