Booklist Sept 1 2026
In addition to being an avid crafter, Montgomerie is a teacher, editor, author, and textiles
designer, to name a few of her other titles. Her popular granny square card decks regularly sell
out on her website. In this latest foray into instructing avid crocheters in the art of fun granny
squares, Montgomerie lays out the basics of crocheting, from making a basic slipknot to creating
the patterns themselves. Readers should note that this is not a book for novice crocheters.
Beginners may get easily frustrated with how quickly Montgomerie moves from the basics to
more complicated stitches. However, more experienced crocheters will enjoy the colorful
patterns for individual squares like The Sun and Marigold, sure to delight the eye and crafting
hands alike. In addition, Montgomerie offers three projects to make with the finished granny
squares: a blanket, a cardigan, and an adorable granny bag. Advanced crocheters who are
looking for a fun way to use color will love this book and will want to consult it again and again.