Press Release - First Crochet Book By Gwilami & Granny's Crochet Hook

Val-Morin (Québec), November 18, 2025 – Bienvenue à Gloutonville, the first crochet book by Gwilami (Guillaume Corbeil) and Granny’s Crochet Hook (Kate and Dasha), will arrive in Québec bookstores on December 1, 2025. Released in France on October 8, 2025 by Marabout (Hachette), this highly anticipated title brings to life the colorful, whimsical world crafted by the co-authors, firmly rooted in today’s DIY movement.

The book features 12 original crochet characters, designed in the playful and eccentric spirit that defines the signature style of both Gwilami and Granny’s Crochet Hook. Each model is presented with clear instructions, helpful technical tips, and a touch of humor—making the world of Gloutonville a delightful universe to explore.

Meet Giovanni the prankster pizzaiolo, Flora the tearful fado singer, Wilfred the lifeguard who can’t swim, Gustavo the bearded barista… and many more vibrant personalities. A true collaboration between Gwilami and Granny’s Crochet Hook—followed by more than 100,000 enthusiasts worldwide—this book blends imagination, precision, poetry, and craftsmanship. It invites makers of all levels, from beginners to experts, to create and be inspired.

The official Québec launch will take place on Friday, December 12, 2025, from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m., at La Maison Tricotée in Montréal (5009 Saint-Denis, Montréal, QC, H2J 2L9 – Laurier metro). Guests will have the opportunity to meet Gwilami, dive into his creative world, and celebrate craft in all its forms.

Where to Purchase the Book in Québec

ABOUT GWILAMI

Based in Val-Morin in Québec’s Laurentians, Gwilami (Guillaume Corbeil) is a multidisciplinary artist and crochet pattern designer known for his narrative-inspired universe. With a theatrical eye, a strong sense of storytelling, and a genuine love of character creation, he designs unique protagonists that balance humor and poetry.
His online shop offers trilingual patterns (French/English/Spanish), premium cotton yarn, and original creations that have won over an international community of crochet enthusiasts.

Learn more:

  • Website: www.gwilami.com

  • Instagram: @gwilami

  • Conseil des métiers d’art du Québec: www.metiersdart.ca

  • Salon des métiers d’art du Québec (Montréal): Gwilami’s booth on December 13–14, 2025 at the Palais des congrès de Montréal (59 Saint-Antoine Ouest, Montréal, QC, H2Z 1H2 – Place-d’Armes metro)

  • Read the feature published in Les Adresses Incontournables de Marie Claire: https://www.marieclaire.fr

ABOUT GRANNY’S CROCHET HOOK

Granny’s Crochet Hook is the creative home of Kate and Dasha, two delightfully quirky sisters from Saint Petersburg, Russia, who transform their playful imagination into expressive, mischievous characters. Their approach is both modern and detail-oriented, combining humor with meticulous craftsmanship to create a world full of charm and personality.

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