Debbie does crochet! Debbie Stoller, the "knitting superstar", has been leading an entire movement of hip young knitters with her "New York Times" best seller "Stitch 'n Bitch" and it's follow up "Stitch 'n Bitch Nation". But guess what? For every one knitter in the world there are three crocheters - which translates into millions of hip and ...
Learn to crochet, make a granny square. It's a simple formula that has held true for decades. Crocheters love granny squares because the technique is simple to learn but the possibilities are endless. Vary the colours. Use the same colours but change their placement. Add unique images. Make the same square over and over but in different sizes. ...
Showcasing a lush bouquet of blossoms perfect for embellishing clothing or accessories, these lovely blooms are the perfect way to use up scraps of yarn or try out interesting new yarns. Breeze through this gorgeous collection featuring a colorful palette of simple spiraling roses, saucer-sized poppies, delicate lilacs, an assortment of vegetables ...
This highly visual guide makes it easier than ever to get hooked on crocheting. The approximately 30 million crocheters in the U.S. make crocheting one of today's hottest hobbies. This visual guide makes it easy to pick up a hook and a ball of yarn and get stitching, with clear, step-by-step presentations of techniques accompanied by detailed ...
From Art Deco-inspired geometric designs to traditional checkerboard stripes and elaborate motifs, this guide helps crafters rediscover crochet with more than 200 fabulous block patterns. Employing traditional styles and contemporary colors, crocheted blocks inspire crafters to create a dynamic palette of color, pattern, and texture by mixing, ...
One of today's hippest craft trends is amigurumi, Japanese-inspired crochet and knit stuffed dolls that have inspired crafters everywhere to create gaggles of adorable creatures. Most patterns are for little kitties, bears, bunnies, and the like, but here's an offering for those who prefer their cute a little less saccharine. Author Christen Haden ...
Cozy up to these soft, inviting afghans--52 tried and true favorites from Leisure Arts, all in one spectacular edition! Whether giving them as gifts or decorating with their loving warmth, these afghans will suit the needs of every season. 50+ photos.
A wonderful collection of favorite crocheted afghans from Leisure Arts instruction leaflets "Make Every Day Special" and "Leisure Arts the Magazine". Includes over 50 full-color photos of designs, complete instructions, a variety of afghan designs, and more.
If you love trying out new stitches, you will love this array of colorful afghans and throws. We included looks to coordinate with popular color schemes being used in today's homes. We've even included a chapter of afghans for kids and babies.
"Get Your Crochet On!" not only offers the basics of crochet, with stitches, techniques and tools, easy-to-follow instructions and colourful, explanatory photographs, the 20 stylish and original patterns will add flair to any wardrobe or are priceless as one-of-a-kind gift ideas. These projects are suitable for beginners, or experienced crafters ...
Keep crochet customers in stitches with this new, all-inclusive edition by noted expert Donna Kooler. The "Encyclopedia of Crochet" features historical background, detailed instructions for 180 stitch patterns, and a delightful mix of projects by popular designers. Up-close color photos, diagrams for all stitch patterns, step-by-step instructions, ...
Expand your idea of what a scarf can be! This collection of 31 elegant, whimsical, and ingenious scarves taps the expertise of over twenty-five knitwear designers who offer new ways to think about this most basic of garments. Expect to be surprised: a timeless scarf that uses cables and stitch patterns, a scarf that functions as a pair of portable ...
Knitters and crocheters alike are embracing the free-flowing, shoulder-wrapped styles of ponchos, shawls, shrugs, capes, and cloaks. This collection of 15 original patterns from a notable array of knitting and crochet designers covers the gamut of popular wrap options. Unlike other poncho books, this collection is designed to appeal to both ...
Are you hooked on the art of crochet? Not only can you make beautiful pieces of art and work on it virtually anywhere, crocheting also provides stress relief and is a great way to pass time without wasting it. It's a hobby that is highly addictive yet highly rewarding, though it may take a little bit more than a rainy afternoon and a ball of yarn ...
A classic of stitchwork, "The Complete Book of Crochet Stitch Designs" has now been updated with all-new diagrams and full-color photography, and showcases 500 designs--from traditional favorites to originals found nowhere else. There are soft and lacy patterns; some that mimic knitting, weaving, or patchwork; and others that use large openwork ...
Rita Weiss's classic, bestselling guide - which sold more than 500,000 copies - has been redesigned and completely updated with full color and an easy-to-read format. Almost all the original afghans appear, gorgeous as ever, but remade in fashionable, contemporary yarns and shades. Plus, several entirely original designs have been added to enhance ...
Would you like to learn to crochet? Already know the basics, but would like to stretch your crocheting skills? From scarves and sweaters to hats and handbags, you can create beautiful, useful designs with ease using "Crochet Patterns For Dummies". From choosing the right hooks and yarn and crocheting basic stitches to joining pieces together, this ...
Trend alert! Crocheting has become a fashion and crafting phenomenon. Now Hooked On Crochet capitalizes on this hot, new trend by offering novice and veteran crocheters 20 projects, including hats, bags, clothing, and even accessories for the home. If you love the look but have never crocheted, this is the book for you. First-time crocheters will ...
A crochet manual, containing over 40 projects for home and family. The fundamentals of crochet are covered by exploring 20 different pattern stitches. There is accompanying information on technique and illustrations for both right- and left-handed crocheters.
"Positively Crochet" lives up to its name with plenty of crochet projects and powerful messages for positive living.Tailored towards readers with crochet experience, this project-focused guide concentrates on the patterns and stitches used to design 50 projects inside this book, including: Scarves, Shrugs, Sweaters, Hats, Purses, Jewellery, and ...
The materials you need, the way to hold the hook, and directions for dozens of stitches: here is essential information for any newcomer to crochet. All of this and much more appear in this bountifully illustrated beginner's guide. Start out learning the 3 basic crochet stitches and quickly move on to making geometric forms, lace patterns, edgings, ...
With this resource, crocheters will learn techniques for experimenting with felted crochet, as well as discovering what works in felting crocheted items and what might be better for knitted projects. Step-by-step techniques with 125 stunning color photos and illustrations are included.
Taking the reader step-by-step from the very basics of crochet, to the creation of beautiful projects, this manual is presented in the form of ten workshops. Each lesson builds on the skills already learned to ensure steady, confident progress.
Scarves are the perfect take-along crochet project. They're small enough to stuff into a tote, there's no fussing about fit, and they're ideal for using up leftover yarn or splurging on a luxury skein. The 25 designs included here range from classic and elegant to fun and funky, with projects suitable for complete novices as well as veterans who ...
Learn the universal symbol language of crochet and create gorgeous patterns with "Blueprint Crochet", a graphical interpretation of contemporary designs for the visual crafter.Robyn Chachula, a structural engineer turned crochet designer who was influenced by the appeal of visual Japanese crochet patterns, designs using a graphic pattern treatment ...
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