The perfect learn-to-crochet book for beginners!

Crochet How takes new crocheters through the basics so they can develop their skills and increase their crochet confidence with each new project. The book’s friendly teaching style, clear instructions, and easy to make patterns are specifically designed to make starting out fun and to inspire new crocheters to stick with the craft.

Sizes: 1 (2, 3)
Finished measurements before stuffing (without
edging): 27 (35, 43.5) cm/101/2 (133/4, 173/4)“ to fit a 30 (40, 50) cm/12 (16, 20)” square pillow form
Sample shown is size 3.

Yarn: De Rerum Natura Cyrano (heavy worsted weight;
100% wool; 150 m/164 yds per 100-g/3.5-oz ball)
Shades:
Yarn A: Genêt; 2 (2, 3) balls
Yarn B: Biche; 1 (2, 2) balls
Yarn C: Forêt; 1 (2, 2) balls

OR approx:

Yarn A: 158 (246, 326) m/173 (269, 356) yds of heavy worsted weight yarn
Yarn B: 113 (180, 263) m/123 (197, 287) yds of heavy worsted weight yarn
Yarn C: 113 (180, 263) m/123 (197, 287) yds of heavy
worsted weight yarn

Gauge: 14.5 sts & 11.5 rows = 10 cm/4” in interlocking block stitch using US J-10/6 mm hook, after blocking

Hook: US J-10/6 mm
Always use a hook size that will result in the correct gauge after blocking.

Notions: 6 locking stitch markers, tapestry needle, cushion pad

note: Usually, the cushion pad needed for a cushion cover is 2.5–10 cm/1–4” larger than the finished size of the cover. For example, our size 3 cushion cover is 43.5 cm/17” square, and you would need a cushion pad approx 50 cm/20” square.