Crochet with creativity! 12 fun crochet projects with a charming, offbeat sense of style - Create kids' toys , beanies, buntings, scarves, a beehive mobile, and more - Step-by-step instructions , coordinating photography, and skill-building tutorials - Beginner-friendly introduction to common stitches and crochet basics - Author Stephanie Pokorny has a one-of-a-kind style that has both wide appeal and originality You've never seen a crochet book like this before! Whether you want to learn how to crochet or you're looking for fresh, new projects to try, Creative Crochet Projects is for you! Featuring a variety of 12 colorful, fun, and quirky crochet projects with a charming, offbeat sense of style, this project book starts off easy, slowly introducing new techniques one design at a time. Opening with an introduction to the basics of crochet, including materials, tools, terms, and techniques, this crochet project book also includes helpful visual step-by-step instructions for common crochet stitches to get you started. From there, build your crochet skills as you create a collection of adorable projects, from scarves, hats, and wraps to a roll-away kitchen playmat, bee mobile, foldable burger and hotdog, and more—each project beaming with personality, color, and original charm! With detailed stitch-by-stitch instructions, inspiring photography, skill-building tutorials, tips, tricks, and more, Creative Crochet Projects gives this timeless craft an exciting and playful new twist, all while you improve your skills and have fun! This exciting guide contains crochet patterns you won't be able to find anywhere else! Author Stephanie Pokorny is the designer, owner, and sole creator of Crochetverse, a brand that offers an original style to the crochet world. Her elaborate work and children's crochet costumes have been featured in Ripley's Believe It or Not! Beyond the Bizarre , People Magazine , National Geographic Kids , BoredPanda, MyModernMet, and more. These unique projects make for beautiful handmade gifts, as they offer something refreshing and new with their sense of hands-on play. From a kitchen mat that looks like a stovetop to watermelon play food, each project is as fun to make as it is for children to play with. Fun projects include: Finger Crochet Scarves - It's a Chinch One-Hour Cowl - Squiggles McGee Hat - Bubble Hue Shift Hat - Asymmetric Owl Wrap - Happy Heart Bunting - Foldable Burger - Foldable Hot Dog - Sliceable Watermelon - Bee-Unified Mobile - Roll-Away Kitchen Placemat Perfect for crochet enthusiasts of any level, get started achieving unique and playful designs with Creative Crochet Projects ! "I absolutely adore everything that Stephanie designs and she continues to impress with Creative Crochet Projects . She transforms balls of yarn into fun, creative, and eye-catching projects that are both wearable and playful! I want to pick up my hook and start stitching!" —Sarah Zimmerman, author of Crochet Cute Critters , founder of Repeat Crafter Me "Stephanie Pokorny is one of the most creative crochet designers working today and her clever ideas shine through in this book. Every design is innovative, joyous, and most of all, FUN!" —Heather Mann, host of the WeCrochet Podcast Creative Play with Crochet is filled with fast projects that expand the craft while leaving plenty of room for inspiration and personalized color options. -- "Foreword Reviews" All in all, this is a beautiful book. You'll find many great crochet patterns that are fun, artistic, useful, and unique. -- "Naztazia" Ever wished you could learn to crochet? Or, are you already an accomplished crocheter? Either way, this is a must-have book. -- "Amies Book Reviews" Great for all levels of crocheters. -- "Martha Avans, Librarian, Scottsboro Public Library" In her excellent first book, Pokorny gives us quick and easy designs that are eye-catching and whimsical. -- "Library Journal" Stephanie is a powerhouse in the crochet community. Widely known for her epic crochet Halloween costumes, she never fails to impress with her use of vibrant colors and incredible designs. She continues to amaze with Creative Crochet Projects, transforming balls of yarn into fun, creative, and eye-catching projects that are both wearable and playful! I can't resist the urge to pick up my hook and start stitching! -- "Sarah Zimmerman, author of Crochet Cute Critters, founder of Repeat Crafter Me (www.repeatcrafterme.com)" Stephanie Pokorny is one of the most creative crochet designers working today and her clever ideas shine through in this book. Every design is innovative, joyous, and most of all, FUN! -- "Heather Mann, Host of the WeCrochet Podcast, crochet.com " This lighthearted guide is perfect for crafters looking to infuse a bit of playfulness into their crocheting. -- "Publishers Weekly" Whether you want to learn how to crochet or you’re looking for new projects to try, Creative Play with Crochet is for you! Featuring