As a crochet enthusiast, I have been eagerly waiting for the delivery of “Modern Crochet Garden: Stylish Flower & Succulent Patterns to Stitch in a Day
” by Amy Gaines. And I must say, it did not disappoint! This book is a treasure trove of inspiration and creativity for anyone who loves flowers, succulents, cacti, and crochet.
I have been recently obsessed with amigurumi and trying to improve my skills and this book was a perfect fit for me. It has a wide range of projects that are simple enough to make in a day, but stylish enough to display or give as gifts. The book is organized into two main themes: flower projects and succulent projects, which made it easy for me to navigate and find exactly what I was looking for.
The flower chapter starts with tutorials for making 10 different flowers, such as a daisy, a rose, and a ranunculus, as well as four kinds of leaves. This was a great way for me to learn new techniques and improve my skills. After mastering the basic elements, I moved on to a variety of flower-based projects. The succulent chapter provided a wide range of plant and cactus projects that I found to be unique and creative.
Throughout the book, I found practical projects like cactus coasters, a cactus pencil holder, a dish scrubber, and a table runner as well as decorative items like potted plants, a floral wreath, a garland, a dreamcatcher, and wall art, and personal accessories like floral hair clips, two different purse designs, and a headband.
The book comes with detailed stitch instructions, a shopping list, the finished size, and the skill level which made it easy for me to understand and follow along. The general crochet instructions, stitch diagrams, and yarn information was also a great addition.
Overall, “Modern Crochet Garden” is a must-have for any crochet enthusiast looking to add some green into their life. It’s a modern guide to crocheting plants and flowers and it will definitely bring some creativity and fun into your crochet projects. And the best part, no watering is needed!
