Quick Crochet Home Decor – Book Review

As someone who loves to add handmade touches to my home decor, I was immediately drawn to the Leisure Arts Quick Crochet Home Decor Book .

I was pleasantly surprised to find a wide range of projects to choose from – from covers for potted plants and afghans to baskets and floor pillows. The instructions were clear and easy to follow, with illustrated stitch guides to help me along the way.

Although I haven’t had the chance to tackle any of these projects yet, I can already tell that they will be quick and enjoyable to work on. With a variety of yarn sizes and hook sizes to choose from, I know I’ll be able to find the perfect project to fit my home decor style and needs.

One of my favorite memories of crocheting home decor was when I made a set of four crochet cushions as a gift for my mother-in-law. She had recently redecorated her living room and was in need of some new cushions, and I knew these crochet ones would be the perfect fit. The easy skill level patterns were a breeze to work through, and the end result was a beautiful and cozy set of cushions that my mother-in-law absolutely loved.

Overall, the Leisure Arts Quick Crochet Home Decor Book is a must-have for any crocheter looking to add some unique and stylish accents to their home. So, even though I have not made any of the patterns from this book YET, it will definitely be added to my ebook collection. If you are a beginner or a seasoned crocheter, this book is a must-have in your crochet library.

If you love colourful granny squares, vintage-inspired crochet and anything designed by Lori Holt, the new Granny Square Along Crochet Book deserves a spot on your wish list.

This is Lori Holt’s first crochet book, inspired by the granny squares her grandmother taught her to make. Inside are 13 creative granny square crochet projects, all presented in Lori’s wonderfully cheerful, scrappy style. Expect plenty of colourful cushions, bags, blankets and useful accessories that make the most of those little squares we can never resist making.

The spiral-bound format is a practical touch because the book should sit flat beside you while you crochet. Partial crochet diagrams are also included alongside the written instructions.

This book is best for confident beginners and intermediate crocheters. You should already understand basic crochet stitches, including chains, single crochet, half double crochet, double crochet, treble crochet and slip stitches.

Most projects use Lori Holt’s #2-weight Chunky Thread with a 3.5 mm crochet hook, although some designs worked with two strands require a 4.5 mm hook.

What I love most is the book’s nostalgic, collected-over-time look. It is colourful without being garish and scrappy without looking as though every leftover yarn ball was thrown at it in a moment of desperation. The finished projects have that cozy handmade charm Lori Holt does so well.

The book is expected to ship in September 2026. The current reservation requires a $1.50 non-refundable fee, with the remaining preorder price charged when the book ships.

You can reserve the Granny Square Along Crochet Book by Lori Holt here.

If this book inspires you to keep experimenting, take a look at our 15 unusual granny square crochet patterns and these 20 other ways to use granny squares.

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