Simple Chic Crochet: 35 stylish patterns to crochet in no time

by Susan Ritchie, Karen Miller

Simply stylish crochet patterns for fashionable makes in modern yarns and colors

Simply stylish crochet patterns for fashionable makes in modern yarns and colors

Susan Ritchie and Karen Miller are the proprietors of Mrs Moon, an online yarn store, and their mission is to show you how simple it is to create your own modern-casual crochet garments, accessories, and homewares. There are easy-to-hook projects in bulky yarns that will grow so fast you’ll be finished in a day, and larger or more intricate items that will take longer, but are well worth every stitch you hook in to them. There are pieces that are perfect for beginners to crochet—such as a chevron throw, a simple beanie, or a snuggly cowl—and other projects that introduce lacy and textured stitches so you can expand your skills at your own pace, and with the help of the techniques section at the back of the book. Choose to make a delicately lacy ombré scarf, a hipster granny-square coatigan, or a giant owl amigurumi that children will love. Whatever your skill level, Susan and Karen have designed projects for Simple Chic Crochet that you will love to make for your home, your friends, your family, and of course, yourself.

Genres: Crafts

128 pages, Paperback

Published February 28, 2017

Reviews

[Tracy Shephard · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is a beautiful color book with some fabulous projects.

The projects come with full sized pictures of the finished item and the instructions are simple to follow with a step by step, row by row guide.  The way they are photographed is just divine.

Some of them are quick and others will take a bit longer, but everyone is beautifully designed and there is something for everyone.

I loved this book simply because it contains everything for a beginner and can be used as reminder for the more advanced. 

At the back is a technique guide with easy to follow demonstrations with pictures, how to hold your hook and wool and how to complete the stitches. There is even a glossary of abbreviations which is very helpful.

My favorite project is the Granny Square Coatigan which I think would be gorgeous in monochrome and fabulous for the Autumn days t keep me warm. I will definitely be making it soon. There are cushions, rugs, hats and toys, so everyone is catered for.

[Sarah Monaghan · Rating 3 out of 5]

The cover picture for this book caught my eye while I was browsing for patterns to stash bust/single skein patterns, as it's a very simple pattern that can be worked up in any colourway and modified in countless ways.

I decided to get the book as part of my Scribd subscription, to browse the patterns while I got on with my cushion.

While a lot of the patterns are very pretty and some I would consider making, so many of them are freely available on the internet, with much more in-depth guidance for a beginner. I was a little disappointed that there weren't more original patterns from the writers, rather than so many "generic" crochet patterns.

[Anbu Manoharan · Rating 3 out of 5]

3.5 stars

I want to try these projects in the future:
1. Crochet skirt
2. Ombre tassel scarf
3. Super rug

Issues:
1. Not all of them have symbol patterns.
2. No difficulty level provided. So, I should use my internal gauge to evaluate the difficulty by just reading the details. As a beginner, it is difficult.

[Liz · Rating 4 out of 5]

Aka: Simple Natural Crochet in a later printing.There are some stunning patterns in this book, that I plan to make in the future as I continue practicing my crochet. Particularly, for my newer skills, I like the "camping throw" on page 70, the "super rug" on page 68.