The inspiration for writing this book was my difficulty in finding new crochet patterns that were collected and archived in one volume, so that I could refer to it when I couldn't remember a pattern I wanted to crochet.

In this book, you will find many winter patterns, some summer ones, a few children's patterns, and bag designs.

The first edition was successful thanks to all of you who supported me and appreciated all my efforts, which is why I decided that the second issue of Crochet Patterns would include more summer designs.

Most patterns come with detailed instructions accompanied by diagrams. I would suggest you take advantage of this book's structure to learn how to read patterns from diagrams.

It is very important not to give up and not to get discouraged, as every beginning is difficult. My favorite saying is "There is no 'I can't', only 'I don't want to'.".

I wish you happy crocheting and good reading, knowing that many details in the instructions might be tiring for experienced friends, but I tried to make them understandable for beginners.

With much love, your friend Annita