Rosa P. is as a freelance crafter who works in a variety of crafts. She has her own workshop in Freiburg, Germany where she lives with her husband and family. New Ways with Granny Squares is her first book.
March 2015 Granny Squares are such a fun crochet item to work with.
This book takes them and brings the granny square up to date.
Everything from a basic granny square to more complicated patterns
are used to create and amazing array of projects. All the patterns
are in chart format. This did take me out of my comfort zone but
also pushed me passed my fear. I was pleasantly surprised how easy
it was to read the chart once I understood the basics. The book
includes a basic crochet course so even beginners can give the
projects a go. But they may need a little help with the charts. I
decided to make this beautiful bracelet in the Spring section. I
love how it came out and it was a really easy pattern to follow.
Little Red said it's so nice I have to save it till Easter so I can
give it to myself as a present.
*Crochet Addict UK*
April 2015 The first book by German designer Rosa P. contains a
fantastic range of granny-square projects: phone cases, doilie
wraps, pencil cases, stoles, tablecloths, ponchos, mini-skirts,
scarves, warmers and throws. Even though she has reimagined the
traditional granny square crochet for the present day, none of its
charm or appeal has been lost. Her patterns are contemporary,
current, fresh and colourful. She’s keen to point out the
importance crochet has in our hectic, modern world and its
relevance to our 21st century lives. Crocheting is the new yoga,
she writes in the book’s introduction: ‘I like to crochet on the
train, in waiting rooms… it’s a great way to chill out.’ So, if
it’s inner peace you’re seeking, or some calm amid the storm of
today’s busy world, this could be the book for you.
*Womans Weekly*
April 2015 We all love granny squares, particularly the way these
traditional motifs are reinvented into fresh, modern designs for
every generation to enjoy. This collection is split into four
seasons, with patterns including a floral bracelet for spring and a
cheery summer shopping bag. All the designs are given as charts
rather than written-out patterns, with instructions and schematics
to help create the finished object. We particularly love the Retro
Miniskirt; full of seventies style!
*Inside Crochet*
May 2015 Depending on the presentation, granny square projects can
be charmingly retro or embarrassingly dated. The German-language
title of this book was Granny Squares Postmodern, which gives
crafters an idea of the author’s method. While there are several
traditional projects, including scarves, a skirt, and a poncho,
other projects take a different approach. One of the afghans alters
the construction so the motif appears as a disc on a grey
background; a pillow combines a brightly colored central ring with
a white background. One element that may have been lost in the
book’s translation is the amount of yarn to complete each project.
Instead, the specifications for the number of meters of yarn in a
skein is given (e.g., 125 m/50 g), followed by a number of grams of
yarn required. This means that crocheters need to do some simple
math to figure out how much yarn is needed. VERDICT Minor quibbles
with yarn specifications notwithstanding, this is a fun collection
of granny square themed crochet projects, and there are a few
surprises within.
*Library Journal, USA*
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