My First Crochet Book: 35 fun and easy crochet projects for children aged 7 years +

If you love fabrics, yarns, and being creative, then you’ll love the 35 great projects in My First Crochet Book.

Learn how to use a crochet hook to make different stitches and patterns and you’ll soon be making all sorts of pretty items. Divided into four chapters, the book includes a level of 1, 2, or 3 for every project, and comes with easy-to-read instructions and adorable, step-by-step artworks that will guide you along the way. In Clothes and Accessories you’ll find warm and cozy scarves, a beanie hat, wrist-warmers, mittens, and lots more. Jewelry and Decoration has pretty flower corsages, bracelets, and brooches. Then you can have a go at Bedroom Essentials, and try making a pillow or curtain tie-back for your room. Lastly, Perfect Gifts has cute ideas for toys and other pretty things you’ll love to make. Finally the basic techniques section covers every crochet technique you’ll need to know, as well as yarns, hooks, and stitches.

Susan Akass is the general editor of the ‘My First’ children’s craft series, published by CICO Kidz, as well as the author of many popular reading scheme books and children’s picture books. Susan is also a full-time elementary school teacher. She is based in Bath, UK.