Sascha Blase-Van Wagtendonk, known for her crochet blog A La Sascha (www.alasascha.com), publishes a variety of crochet patterns in both Dutch and English. She is the author of several crochet books in Dutch, and is author of Crochet Ragdolls. Follow her on Instagram @alasascha.

Keep your toes cosy with handmade crocheted socks - you'll never wear shopbought again! This collection contains ten pretty sock patterns plus a guide to crochet basics and stitches. Designs range in size from babies to large adults, and use a variety of stitch patterns to show off sock yarns to their best effect. Our favourites include the elegant Cable Car, the gorgeous striped Locomotive, and the sweet Little Bear pattern, with a cheeky face poking out over the top of shoes!