In this 26 page guide, Sarah-Jayne talks you through the basic information you need to know about crochet terms, hook sizes and yarn weights. I have used Paintbox Cotton DK but any DK yarn would be great for this blanket, which makes it a great stash buster.

I learned to crochet many years ago from a little booklet that mainly showed the stitches with black and white drawings. Over the last few years, Sarah-Jayne Fragola has built up an enviable online reputation as a crochet expert with her YouTube tutorials under the name Bella Coco. To reward your efforts, Sarah-Jayne then treats you to a section on advanced stitches that you can use to crochet her Showstopper Blanket a beautiful, textured blanket that youd be proud to drape on your bed or sofa. Once purchased, you will be taken to a 'Thank you' page where you will be provided with a link to your download.Starting with a section on hook types, your essential crochet kit and the yarns you’ll need, you are guided by Sarah-Jayne through the key crochet stitches you’ll need before you get stuck in.

You Can Crochet with Bella Coco’ is my first book, which is a clear and simple course for a total crochet beginner and also a fantastic book of projects for the more advanced crocheter.You will also learn how to do the basic crochet stitches and techniques ready for you to progress onto more advanced projects. Once youve conquered your stitches, get stuck into your first projects, starting from the easiest designs to the more complex ones to crochet. This pattern isn’t just for adults, I have added different sizes covering baby, toddler, child, teen and adult. You are not tied into a contract which means if you change your mind, there are no cancellation fees. Learn to crochet following Bella Coco’s sure and simple methods, and make beautiful items along the way.