Hekel vir jou hartedief is spesiaal saamgestel vir oumas en mammas wat lief is vir handwerk en iets anders vir die kleinding wil hekel. Die patrone is kleurryk dit sinoniem is met kinders en hulle wonderwereld. Vir die winterpatrone is meestal akrieldraad gebruik omdat dit nie krap nie en goed was en dra. Die somerkleertjies is met natuurlike draad soos suiwer katoen gehekel. Al die brei- en hekeldraad in die boek is plaaslik vervaardig en maklik bekombaar. Al die patrone word met diagramme toegelig vir die wat dit makliker vind, en die patroonsteke word voor in die boek verduidelik. Daar is iets vir almal, van die beginner tot die gesoute handwerker, sodat elke hekeloomblik genotvol en geinspireerd is.

Crochet forms part of a series of 25 crochet projects each. The first in the series introduces the reader to modern and unique crochet projects for women. The author or designer has a refreshing approach in which she uses a bohemian undertone in her designs. Boho or bohemian style is the latest trend in fashion internationally. The projects are diverse and are crocheted with different yarn, which includes chunky as well as lacework – something for everyone. The 25 projects includes: 4 Summer garments: A triangle top in pure cotton, an unusual flower shawl, a lacy block top and strap top; 4 Winter garments: An interesting lace block top with aran cotton (unusual), a hexagon waistcoat in pure wool, a tunic with wide sleeves and a kimono in different pattern stitches; 4 Scarves and shawls: Infinity scarf, triangular shawl, lace shawl with buttons, shoulder shawl with flowers and pastel square scarf; 9 Accessories which includes a belt, a sun hat, a slouchy, slippers and leg warmers as well as 4 handbag patterns; 4 Jewelry items like bangles, earrings and a unique richly decorated necklace; The patterns are unique designs by the well-known author, Karen Adendorff; All the patterns are designed with local yarn, mostly sponsored by Saprotex, but other local yarn like pure cotton and wool by local South African producers, are also included; The book includes basic stitch explanations used, as well as abbreviations and symbols; Patterns have diagrams and make it more user-friendly.

Hekel vorm deel van 'n reeks boeke van 25 hekelprojekte elk. Die eerste in die reeks skop af met moderne en unieke hekelprojekte vir vroue. Die skrywer bied 'n verfrissende en moderne aanslag tot hekel met 'n sterk ondertoon van Boho (Boheemse) mode-neiging wat internasionaal groot nuus is. Projekte is divers en gehekel met verskillende breidraad en sluit bonkige tot fyn hekelwerk in – iets vir elkeen! Die 25 patrone sluit onder meer in: 4 Somertruie: Driehoektop in suiwer katoen, ongewone blomonderbaadjie, fyn kantbloktoppie en bandjiebloesie; 4 Wintertruie: Interessante kantbloktop met arandikte katoen (ongewoon), seshoek-onderbaadjie in suiwer wol, tunik met wye moue en kimono in verskillende steke; 4 Serpe en sjaals: Sirkelserp, driehoekponcho, kantsjaal wat vasknoop, skoursjaal met blomme en pastelblokwinterserp; 9 Bykomstighede soos 'n gordel, sonhoed, mus, pantoffels en kouse en 4 handsakpatrone; 4 Juweliersware soos armbande, oorbelle en 'n unieke ryk versierde halssnoer; Die patrone is unieke ontwerpe deur die bekende skrywer, Karen Adendorff; Alles word gehekel met plaaslike wol verskaf deur Saprotex, maar plaaslik, vervaardigde draad deur kleiner verskaffers in SA word ook ingesluit; Die boek sluit verduidelikings van al die basies steke wat gebruik word in, asook afkortings en verduidelikingsvan simbole; Patrone word toegelig deur diagramme en dien as ekstra bonus vir die hekelpersoon.

Handwerk is deesdae baie gewild en om jou eie stempel op jou dekor af te druk, gee jou 'n huis met sy eie persoonlikheid! Kruisiesteekwerk is glad nie moeilik nie en enigeen kan dit bemeester deur net 'n paar basiese beginsels te volg. Hierdie boek gee 'n duidelike uiteensetting van die basiese beginsels sowel as alles wat jy mag nodig kry om dit maklik en genotvol te maak. Die boek behandel alles van die versiering van knope, kussings, badsakkies, drasakkies en harte tot die meer tradisionele merklappe wat geraam kan word. Daar is klein projekte vir die beginner asook groter projekte vir die wat hou van 'n uitdaging en meer tyd op hande het.

Crochet for cuties are specially compiled for grannies and moms who enjoy doing craftwork and crocheting something different for their little one. The patterns are bright and colourful, synonymous with children and the vibrant world in which they live. The patterns are designed with more acrylic yarn for the winter patterns because it is wearable (does not itch or scratch) and practical for everyday wash and wear. For the summer clothing, cotton is mostly used for its absorbent qualities. All the yarn used in this book is locally produced and readily available. All patterns are illustrated for those who find diagrams easier to follow, and all pattern stitches are explained in the front section.There is something for everyone, from beginner to expert, so that every crochet moment is enjoyable and inspired!

Crochet know how is a guide to the basic techniques and stitches of crocheting, and also offers additional information on how to care for crocheted products. This book is not only the ideal starting point for those who would like to learn to crochet, but also discusses interesting stitches and could become a handy resource for experienced crafters.

Crochet know how 2 is the successor of the top selling crochet know how, that was one of SA’s top ten non-fiction books for 2014. This beginner’s guide to crochet still provides general crochet information, including a host of new basic patterns and stitches.