Page 11 - Simply Crochet - Issue 93 2020

HOOKED

INSPIRING

BOOKS

CUTE AMIGURUMI
ANIMALS
ELEANORE & MAURICE
(£8.99, Search Press)
We think everyone could
“Some days I spend do with a bit more whimsy
more time frogging than in their life, and Eleanore
Mini profile I do making” & Maurice provide just that in their first book
of adorable amigurumi animals. These 16
THEROOKIEHOOKER cuddly critters (including a koala, bunny and
patchwork hedgehog) combine pastel shades
Take a glance at Ola aka The of yarn with delicate floral fabric for a truly
Rookie Hooker‘s Instagram timeless look that will be loved for so many
page and one thing is very clear – this guy years to come.
loves to crochet! “I never really had to learn to
love crochet, I just learnt how to crochet, and HARRY POTTER
instantly fell in love,” Ola tells us. “ I learnt by KNITTING MAGIC
following YouTube tutorials, and right from TANIS GRAY
the very beginning, I knew I had found (£22.99, Pavillion)
something special.” A self-confessed Disney What would you see if you
devotee, Ola designs garments inspired by his looked into the Mirror of
favourite Disney characters, and with a wealth Erised? We’d definitely see
of iconic animations to choose from, this book. Packed with over 25 authentic knits
inspiration flows. “I think the key to staying favourite… until I start something new – a from the series that swept the nation, it’s sure to
inspired in crafting is to find ways to infuse it feeling I’m sure numerous makers can relate bring a bit of magic into your muggle life. With
with other things that bring you joy,” says Ola. to. But I think my biggest crochet triumph fun facts, original costume designs and film
But that’s not to say that the design would be my hexie cardigan. It was my first stills as well as patterns inspired by the popular
process doesn’t take work. “It often takes me attempt at designing a garment, and I made it series, this is a book all the family can enjoy!
numerous attempts to get projects and while I was still fairly new to crochet. Honestly,
designs exactly how I want them, as I tend to to this day, I still look at it sometimes and I INVISIBLE JUMPERS
be quite perfectionistic with my work, and can’t believe that I actually made it with my JOSEPH FORD
painfully indecisive. Some days I spend more own hands. It took quite a bit of brainpower (£12.95, Hoxton Mini Press)
time frogging than I do actually making!” His to figure out how to make it work, and hours There are no patterns in
recent projects focus on cardigans, jumpers and hours of labour to bring it to fruition, but this book. But it is also
and hats, but what is his favourite of all his at the end of the day it was all definitely packed with patterns!
creations? “I could never truly pick a favourite worth it.” Nina Dodd spent more than 1,000 knitting
make, because every time I finish a new Find Ola on Instagram @therookiehooker for his hours creating bespoke jumpers that blend
project, I always feel certain that it’s my new WIPs, or see Ravelry @olatherookie for patterns. the wearer seamlessly into their surroundings,
captured by photographer Joseph Ford. The
book showcases 25 knitted items, plus the
behind-the-scenes stories of creating and
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fabulously whimsical and fun.
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