adorablenovice-friendlyenchanting The step-by-step instructions are easy to follow, and Hatchards detailed explanation of how to read crochet patterns will be a boon to beginners. Crocheters with a literary bent will get a kick out of this. * Publishers Weekly * [ C]learly illustrated, well written, and easy enough to follow for advanced beginner crocheters. Included with the instructions are Hatchards playful puns and intriguing choices that all bring the Bards characters into cuddly existence A perfect addition to the crafty readers shelf. Will have Shakespeare readers and English teachers crocheting characters in no time. -- Emily Bowles * Library Journal * This hilarious but entirely strait-laced arts-and-crafts book includes 15 crochet projects inspired by Woolliam Shakespeares yarns [ ] Its more moving than you might expect when 100-percent-cotton Julius Caesar cries out, Et tu, Crochet? -- Ron Charles * Washington Post * Gurinder Kaur Hatchard has created the most splendid book that blends crochet and literature in one, allowing you to create your own crochet scenes, straight from the stage...The possibilities are endless with this book, and its perfect for crocheters of all abilities! * Crochet Now * Hooked on Shakespeare is a testament to the boundless creativity that arises when art and literature intertwine. Gurinders masterful designs offer a fresh perspective on timeless tales, inviting readers to immerse themselves in the magic of Shakespearean drama one stitch at a time. * Keep Calm and Crochet On UK *