Twenty to Make: Crocheted Purses

May 2015

Anna Nikipirowicz is a design consultant, a teacher and a blogger. And you might already have seen her work without realising it. Last September, her crochet had a starring role alongside actress Julia McKenzie in the ITV Miss Marple mystery, Greenshaw's Folly. But there's nothing of the prim, old-fashioned amateur sleuth about Anna's book of purses. Each one is stylish and feminine, and many of them make a playful and fun use of shape and colour. There are frills and bobbles, birds and flowers, stripes and swirls. And there's a character that's contemporary and quirky, but rooted in the tradition and heritage of the craft.

May 2015

I love the Twenty to Make series. I think they are fantastic value for money. If you are someone who wants to try a craft they are brilliant or if you already do the craft they are brilliant. The projects are fun, interesting, quick & easy to make. Each one of the designs is different so you

will be sure to find something you would like or that you would like to make for someone else. Each of the projects uses different materials to create different amazing looks .I love the different looks.

Some would be great for the day, just for fun and then there are designs that would be good for the evening. I can't wait to make some of the designs. I've got a few I want to make for family and friends. This book is a great addition to the twenty to make series!

June 2015

Oh Joy! A book that celebrates the simple purse. There are so many ways to give this everyday accessory a lovely creative twist and author/designer Anna Nikipirowicz has embraced them all. Chevrons, stripes, flowers birds and cherries- each and every design is utterly unique and a crochet delight. Anna says she has kept stitches simple, so those designs should appeal to beginners too. The emphasis in this book is on stunning design coupled with simplicity, says Anna The variety in the designs is created by simple shaping rather than difficult stitches.

Crocheted Purses by Anna Nikipirowicz is another in the series of 'Twenty to Make'. What a perfect accompaniment for your new bag.

There are 20 quick and easy purses to use for change, phone, lip gloss and some are just large enough to hold your glasses.

Many of the designs can use up your small stashes of left-over yarns. There are all different closures from zippers, purse clasps to magnetic snaps.

The patterns vary widely from simple to dressy with embellishments of flowers and cherries to bows and embroidery. Many of the designs are unique as

result of the crochet pattern itself.

What are you waiting for? Get started on your new summer projects and accessorize your outfit.