Val Pierce writes practical knitting and crochet books, with small toys, decorative projects and giftable makes appearing throughout her work. Titles such as *Knitted Rabbits*, *20 to Knit: Dressed-up Bears* and *Gnomes to Crochet* provide patterns for three-dimensional characters, while *Crocheted Granny Squares*, *Crocheted Baby Shoes* and seasonal books move into motifs, baby items and decorations. Her projects are usually compact and clearly photographed, making the books easy to browse by object rather than read in sequence. Pierce’s work fits knitting, crochet, toy making and yarn craft, particularly for crafters who prefer small projects, stash-busting and decorative pieces to large garments or technical textile theory. Read more Less