Learn how to make 22 modern crochet projects featuring plants, flowers, cacti, and succulents
With 22 delightful projects that are easy to make and stylish to display or gift, this book offers a charming way to add some botanical beauty to your crocheting and crafting.
Divided into two sections, the book features flower and succulent-themed projects. The flower chapter includes tutorials on creating ten different flowers like roses, daisies, and ranunculus, along with four types of leaves. Once you’ve mastered these basics, you can try your hand at creating an array of flower-based projects. The succulent chapter offers a broad range of plant and cactus projects that you’ll adore.
Whether you’re looking for practical items like cactus coasters, dish scrubbers, pencil holders, or a table runner, or you want to create decorative items like potted plants, garlands, wreaths, dreamcatchers, and wall art, this book has something for everyone. You can also make personal accessories like floral hair clips, headbands, and different purse designs that you can carry with pride.
Each project comes with detailed stitch instructions, a shopping list, the finished size, and the skill level, so you can start crocheting with ease. You’ll also find general crochet instructions, stitch diagrams, and yarn information that will help you bring your creations to life.
Get inspired by this modern guide to crocheting plants and flowers, and let your creativity bloom no watering needed!
About Amy Gaines
Amy Gaines is a well-known amigurumi designer, selling both knit and crochet patterns online to crafters around the world. Amy started her first shop on Etsy in 2006 and now can also be found on Ravelry, Craftsy, Amazon, LoveKnitting, and Creative Fabrica. Amy's patterns have been published in many magazines, including Vogue Knitting, Knit 1, Elle Italia, and Crochet! Amy's work can also be found in several Leisure Arts pattern books, including Cute Little Animals and Little Knitted Creatures. Amy was featured on the PBS program Knit and Crochet Now and in several Bluprint Instructional Videos. Amy also designs patterns for Lion Brand Yarn. The Massachusetts resident credits her husband, Chris, and her two daughters, Audrey and Alice, for their help and inspiration.
