The Granny Squares Bible - Hiroko Aono-Billson

The Granny Squares Bible by Hiroko Aono-Billson is a wide-ranging guide to granny square crochet, bringing together 110 colourful, contemporary designs. This paperback edition includes a complete primer on tools, materials and key techniques.

Key details

• Author: Hiroko Aono-Billson
• Paperback format
• 288 pages
• Publisher: Search Press
• Publication date: 30 September 2025
• ISBN: 9781800923928

Synopsis

Designed to be approachable for complete beginners and useful for more experienced crocheters, this guide sets out the essentials of granny square making alongside a large library of patterns. It features 110 designs in total: 59 granny squares and swatches, 21 geometric motifs and 30 flowers, ranging from classic squares to textured swatches and crochet flowers.

Illustrated, step-by-step instruction covers key stitches and techniques, from choosing yarn and hook through to methods such as puff stitch, popcorn stitch and Tunisian crochet. You will also find guidance on joining squares neatly, plus project ideas including blankets, scarves, cushions and flower garlands. Each design is presented with written instructions and an illustrated crochet chart, with colour illustrations throughout.

Further details

• Subtitle: 110 designs to mix, match and crochet
• Dimensions: 195 x 195 x 24 mm
• Colour illustrations
• Translated from the French edition by crafter and author Hiroko Aono-Billson

Rackhams Reference : D6AVMJ6T7S