One of the first people I started following on Instagram must have been the very talented Shelley Husband, aka “Spincushions”.
She used to make marvelous – and sometimes quirky – felt pincushions (hence her name), but she now says: “Crochet is my current obsession”.
This crochet ‘obsession’ does not only result in delightful crochet (have a look at some of the lovely blankets Shelley has made, here, here and here), but in designing delightful crochet as well!
I truly love Shelley’s designing skills and the crochet beauty they result in.
I’m sure you’ll feel the same way after you have checked out her work (here‘s where you’ll find the “Spincushions”-blog).
You can imagine how pleased I was when Shelley announced she was working on a lot of new granny square designs, and that all of them were to be published as an ebook!
Even more pleased when she sent me an advance copy of her book, “More than a Granny” – I could not wait to click the link, download the book and browse through it.
Knowing Shelley, her beautiful work and expertise in the crochet/granny squares department, I was not surprised at all that this is an excellent book indeed.
For starters, there are 20 gorgeous and versatile granny squares in the book – to me, that alone would be a reason to buy the book.
You can easily mix and match several squares many times and have a totally different looking blanket/cushion cover again and again. She even has some great advice on that.
The squares themselves rank from reasonably simple to (a bit) more complex, and are thus categorized. There’s fun for every crocheter, whether you’re a beginner or like a good crochet challenge. Shelley’s very clear instructions make sure you’ll enjoy plain sailing through them, no matter your crochet skill level.
But wait …… there’s more! Included is a “Stitch Dictionary”, that has a brief description of all terms used in the book – very helpful. On top of that, ‘how-to’ video links have been added; extremely useful if you’re more visually inclined.
Of course I had to try my hook on some of the squares right away! For these I wanted to use the wonderful Bendigo Cotton that Shelley had graciously gifted me some time ago, and I’m truly pleased with how my squares look.
Going short on the Bendigo off-white, I used ‘my’ Katia for the last rounds and as a joining color. It made me chuckle a bit: Shelley’s favorite yarn mixed with my favorite yarn, who would have thought!
And then last, but definitely not least: you can win your own advanced copy of this fantastic ebook right here!
Leave a comment and you’re in, it is as simple as that. One lucky winner will be selected next week (closing date November 20th, 2014, 22:00 CET) and announced here.
Just in case you can’t wait, here’s the link again to find out all about the book and how to get your own copy.
Good luck to all of you!
Love,
Marianne
EDIT: Giveaway is closed now (November 21, 2014)
Wow! Those granny’s are lovely! I’d lovely to win a copy.
Love, Cindy
Oh, die zien er prachtig uit! Jullie zijn zo getalenteerd! Zou het heel graag willen winnen ❤
It would be fantastic to win this e-book! Love granny squares!
Ooh so pretty, I would love to win (of course!) 🙂 x
What a great prize. Shelley is a very talented lady. I would love a copy of her book.
Oh, granny squares! They make my heart skip a beat. Memories of my mother and Nanna busy making blankets. What would they think of an e-book!?!
Thank you for sharing this lovely ideas with us.
Wow, that looks stunning! Would soooooo love to win the E-book!
They look beautiful granny squares! What a lovely giveaway 🙂
I want to win this ebook!!! ??????
Both yours and spin cushions work is amazing. If only I could learn to be that good at crochet I’d be happy……
Your squares are beautiful. Shelley is so talented, I’d love to win a copy of her book!
Looks like a great ebook, would love to win!
Would love to win!
Ik vind de grannies zoooo mooi dus ik waag graag een kansje!
Love the lovely review and the granny squares. They are all amazingly unique and yet harmonize so well. It’s like an endless pool of creative possibilities, countless ways of color and design combos. Simply love it! I would be so happy to win the e-book! Thank you! ?✨? Sade
The granny squares are lovely . . . putting them together in a blanket is so magical . . . each square such a delight, and then! WOW, again! when seeing them in the completed piece. I would love to win this book! Thank you so much for hosting this give-away!
Love love love those squares! Would love to win the book!
I’d love to win a copy of thuis book, she is great.
I would love to win. Those granny squares are amazing !!
Beautiful work! I want to win!!
Granny squares are so beautiful. What a great give-away 🙂
Such beautiful grannies I agree, I loved reading your post about them too… full of infectious enthusiasm… thanks for sharing x
Ooohh, such beautiful work by two super talanted ladys! I’d love to have a copy of that book, would go great together with my latest buy: Around the corner crochet borders. Thank you for all the inspiration!
These squares are stunning – a must have!
Would love to win a copy! Really gorgeous granny ideas!!
What a beautiful new patterns. I loven them very much. I hope winners also can come from Holland 🙂
I would like to crochet different squares.
I have followed Shelley on Instagram fri so long now and am in awe of her perfection considering this is a “new” skill. What an amazing resource is LOVE to have!!!
This looks like such a beautiful ebook. I have been following Shelley for a long time and would love a copy for my collection.
Zo’n leuke granny’s wil ik ook wel eens haken en waag bij deze mijn kans!
Sounds like an awesome book
Great giveaway love Shelley’s designs.
Fantastic stuff!
This lady is the reason I crochet. I stumbled across her on Instagram and joined in with her Beyond the Granny CAL. I love her simple instructions and inventive patterns. Winning this would be amazing.
Clare
New granny patterns! yeah! There is always room for one more granny blanket! 🙂
How wonderful this is. I have tried to preorder but for some reason it just doesn’t work. So it would be great to win a copy. I would love to use those squares in my granny a day blanket I need to finish ? great give away btw ? Alette ( letscandy on IG)
Wow! This book looks great. Would really love a chance to try these squares out ☺
Wow – how fantastic – I have just started exploring Bendigo cottons.
This looks like a great book to use! I’d love to try a bunch and make a funky blanket out of all different types of squares.
Amazing giveaway,so generous of you.Thank you for the chance to win it,have a great week.
Books, and makers, like this have changed my view of granny squares. I love the pictures!! Who knows, maybe I’ll even make a few… 😉
It looks like the book has some really “different” ideas for squares. Would love to own a copy.
Carol xx
I am going to buy this book – if I am not lucky enough to win a copy! It looks amazing. Thank you for the opportunity!
I would love to win a copy of Shelley’s beautiful book – thanks for the opportunity!