Granny Squares Now by Susan Cottrell, softback published by Lark/Sterling, available through GMC Group in the UK. ISBN 978-1-60059-479-3, price 9.99 from www.thegmcgroup.com

This is real value for money for anyone who wants an up-to-date crochet book. Inventive use of a crochet hook to design garments with a fashionable twist. From flowers and corsages to scarves tops and skirts, this book takes a fresh look at crochet.

The book begins with a directory of stitches and ends with many examples of how to use them to create garments and accessories. Well photographed and laid out, this 164 page book is in full colour.