"I've never seen such chic and trendy knitted accessories!"

With over 120,000 subscribers on YouTube, the popular creator 'Yaning Yaning' presents her first knitting tutorial book, making it easy for everyone to craft stylish pieces!

Topping the charts as a crochet YouTuber, 'Yaning Yaning'—a creator whose every new design captivates audiences—has finally released her first tutorial collection. This book features 16 uniquely creative and design-forward accessories, from eye-catching color combinations to impeccable craftsmanship rivaling luxury goods. Each design has previously sparked sold-out frenzies for materials! Included are her iconic works like the "Daisy Bucket Hat" and "Frosted Ribbon Bag," which easily surpassed 1.7 million views, alongside several exclusive pieces meticulously crafted and long-awaited for this book.

Even beginners or those still honing their skills need not worry! Every project comes with detailed video tutorials, guiding you step by step—from casting on and basic techniques to finishing touches. Simply follow along with the book and videos, and before you know it, you’ll be creating stunning knitted masterpieces of your own!

This young creator, known as the "Knitting Trendsetter" and a firm believer that "knitting is the coolest hobby in the world," brings a surprisingly vibrant and colorful knitting universe to life. Now, open this book and experience the unparalleled joy of exclaiming, "I can’t believe I made this!"

Yaning Yaning

A content creator in the handcrafted knitting and crochet space, widely recognized for her uniquely stylish and vibrantly colorful designs. Through her YouTube channel, "Yaning Yaning's Crafty Crochet," she engages and inspires an audience of over 120,000 subscribers.

Her distinctive strengths lie in her "clear and easy-to-follow explanations" and "intuitive, well-illustrated tutorials," making her content highly accessible even for complete beginners.

With a background in fashion, she previously worked as a merchandise manager for an online boutique. During her battle with cancer, she discovered crochet by chance and found in it an unexpected joy and purpose, ultimately embarking on a new path as a "professional crochet artist." Driven by the idea of "creating one-of-a-kind accessories that I would personally love to use," she launched her YouTube channel, where she introduced iconic designs like the "Daisy Bucket Hat" and "Frosted Ribbon Bag," each amassing over 1.7 million views.

To this day, every new release she shares continues to generate waves of excitement—driving soaring view counts and even selling out yarn supplies. Reverently referred to as "The Crochet Guru" among crafting enthusiasts, she continues to evolve in her work. Guided by her goal to create simple, wearable, and fashion-forward pieces, she continues to joyfully pursue what she calls "the coolest hobby in the world"—crochet.

Foreword

Part 1: Before You Start Crocheting
Essential Crochet Tools
Yarns Used in This Book
Yarn Care is Part of Crocheting Too! Easy & Practical Yarn Tips
Working from the Inside of the Yarn Cake
How to Work with Two Strands Held Together
Yaning Yaning's Exclusive Tips for Creating Trendier Crochet Pieces!
Did You Know? The Secret to Hand Sweat
How to Use This Book

Part 2: Crochet Stitches Used in This Book
Chain Stitch (ch)
Single Crochet (sc)
Double Crochet (dc)
Half Double Crochet (hdc)
Treble Crochet (tr)
Increase (inc)
Decrease (dec)
Half Double Crochet Two Together (hdc2tog)
Half Double Crochet Three Together (hdc3tog)
Front Post Double Crochet (FPdc)
Back Post Double Crochet (BPdc)
Invisible Slip Stitch
Magic Ring Start (No Starting Chain)
Weaving in Ends with a Tapestry Needle
Transitioning Between Rows (No Chain Technique)
Starting a New Row (No Chain Technique)
Changing Yarn with an Invisible Join
Weaving in Ends with a Tapestry Needle
Attaching Labels
To Those of You New to Crochet
Creating Your Personal Style with Crochet
Everyone Asks Yaning! Frequently Asked Questions Q&A

Part 3: Project Instructions
01 Daisy Bucket Hat
02 Ribbon Drawstring Bag
03 Shumai Tote Bag
04 Mushroom Hat
05 Mesh Drawstring Pouch
06 Frosted Cardholder
07 Frosted Ribbon Bag
08 Two-Strand Cotton Bucket Hat
09 Bohemian Mini Bag
10 Checkerboard Bucket Hat
11 Mixed Mesh Bag
12 Flower Purse
13 Petite & Cozy Scarf
14 Pastel Beret
15 Soft & Comfortable Scarf
16 Dice Keychain