Crocheted bees, bugs & butterflies

Crocheted Bees Bugs and Butterflies is a stunning collection of 10 exquisite crochet projects including moths, beetles, butterflies and other insects. Each project includes clear step-by-step instructions and stunning photography.

The book includes an extensive and beautifully illustrated techniques section explaining everything you need to know to embark on these wonderful projects.

Once completed the projects can either be worn as an accessory, such as a brooch or hair decoration, or they can be mounted in a frame or bell jar for display. Made using various yarns, metallic and nylon threads, these projects incorporate beads and sequins to give astounding results.

The legs are wired and the designs use a variety of crochet stitches and embroidered details. AUTHOR: Vanessa Mooncie spent many happy hours as a child sitting with her mother and grandmother learning to knit and crochet.

She went on to study fashion and textile design and became a children's wear designer, illustrator and interior designer.

Vanessa now specializes in silkscreen work (www.vanessamooncie.com) and designing crochet jewelry through her company Kissy Suzuki (www.kissysuzuki.com).

She lives with her family in a rural village in the south of England.

Vanessa has written many successful books for GMC Publications, including Animal Hats, Crocheted Wild Animals, Sew Adorable, And Sew to Bed and Crocheted Sea Creatures.

She is also a regular contributor to other craft books and magazines. SELLING POINTS: . Stunning photography and step-by-step instructions . Suitable for those with intermediate crochet skills . From bestselling crochet author Vanessa Mooncie . 10 intricate crochet projects including beetles, moths, butterflies and other insects 50 colour photographs, 50 colour illustrations, 300 charts