EMMA VARNAM

Bestselling author and crochet aficionado Emma Varnam tells us about her latest book, Crocheted Houseplants

“ Houseplants have seen a fashionable resurgence in recent years, with chic interiors enhanced by elegant palms, huge Swiss cheese plants and glorious draping vines. I enjoy gardening and I also enjoy having houseplants in our home; a combination of succulents and leafy plants. Some have survived many years, others I have unceremoniously killed through overwatering or neglectful drought. Luckily, using crochet, you can make a plant that is impossible to kill. And crochet plants are one of my favourite choices for giving as gifts, although I must confess, I have found it difficult to part with the finished products!

About the book

Crocheted Houseplants features 25 stylish projects to revive your home or office décor and create a lush indoor garden, without ever having to remember about watering, repotting or feeding. Ideal for armchair growers who aren’t keen on getting their hands dirty, these crocheted beauties will give year-round horticultural satisfaction, without any of the hassle.

You’ll find retro crowd-pleasers, like yucca and spider plants, along with the dramatic purple foliage of coleus, the delicate blooms of the moth orchid and the menacing Venus fly trap. Flip through the stylish gallery pages, pick your favourite plants and get started.

Everything you’ll need to know is included in the book, from tools and materials to explanations of the basic crochet stitches. You’ll also find out how to pot up and display your fabulous crocheted creations.