We chat to Emma, give you a chance to win the book and learn how-to crochet a Scarborough Rock Floor Throw.

Hello, my name is Emma Lamb and I work from my home studio in the centre of the beautiful and historic city of Edinburgh, Scotland. Although I grew up on the North East coast of England, where the stony beaches hold a special fondness for me, Edinburgh is my home, it is such an inspirational city with a vibrant creative community. My favourite thing to do it to take long walks with my dog Spanner, a floppy-eared English Cocker Spaniel, around the historic streets and wonderful green spaces. Calton Hill has become one of our regular haunts lately, from there you can see the whole city. It has an exceptional view of Arthur’s Seat and Salisbury Crags, Princes Street to the Castle with the best possible view of the Old Town architecture lining the Royal Mile, then on the opposite side an incredible panoramic view out over the Firth of Forth to Fife and beyond. It’s such a great place for people watching too as there are always crowds of tourists admiring the sights!