Crochet is hot news on the catwalk, with Julien McDonald, Karl Lagerfeld and Gianfranco Ferre all including crochet items in their recent collections. It's easy, amazingly versatile and quick - but there are not many exciting patterns out there for the young and fashionable woman. This book aims to change all that. As well as covering all the basic techniques with clear, step-by-step instructions,

50 Modern Projects for Fast Fun Style. Reflecting the best of new styles, the designs in this book offer a range of contemporary garments and accessories to make on the move.

From the first loop to the last seam, this book is ideal for the beginner. Its comprehensive instructions - with fold-out flaps giving key techniques for quick reference - will make mastering this skill easy and fun for the reader.

Provides an overview of the basics of wire jewellery, explains the characteristics of wire, shows how to achieve the best results, and other advanced techniques. This book features 28 projects from famous jewellers, including a geometric pinwheel brooch, a necklace crafted in chain stitch from strands of wire in seven different colors, and more.

From hobo bags and kimono style jackets, to baby sweaters and booties, this book shares 25 stylish projects. It offers advice on how to incorporate decorative effects with beads, fringe, and tassels. Based on simple squares, each of the 25 stylish projects can be completed by even the most novice of crocheters.

Contains more than 50 patterns to knit and crochet.

Collection of 15 patterns from a notable array of knitting and crochet designers that covers the gamut of popular wrap options. This book offers a range of complexity from beginner to more advanced. It uses novelty yarns, classic yarns, and designs, featuring instructions presented in 'at-a-glance' chart format.

Explains the technique of making crochet pieces. This work helps you learn: shaping techniques and how to make an evening bag, a simple top, and some fun toys; working in rounds and working motifs, which lead to intriguing projects like a Color Study Lap Blanket; finishing with crochet edgings to sweeten up a tank top; and more.

50 knit and crochet projects.

Features different kinds of hatwear - from fun parties to formal occasions, for women and men, children and teens, infants and toddlers.

Maran Illustrated Knitting & Crocheting is a book on knitting.

The popular aruthor of Stitch 'n Bitch presents fifty hip, funky, and fabulous new patterns for contemporary knitters, including the Om Yoga Mat Bag, the London Calling Union Jack Sweater, Polka Dot Tankini, the Boob Tube, and other innovative designs. Simultaneous.

With 40 stylish patterns, this guide aims to show young knitters how to get started, how to make it fun and how to make the hip clothes they want. Step-by-step instructions illustrate every technique.

When granny squares and crocheted doilies are made from black leather twine and organic hemp, they have an unexpectedly modern cachet. Using recycled materials along with wire, hemp, leather, jute, twine, linen, and silk, this work offers a fresh twist on old-school techniques, turning simple projects into gift- and display-worthy creations.

One of the greatest challenges a crocheter can face is finding the perfect stitch pattern for a project. This is the portable source for stitch inspiration. It includes cards which features a stitch design on the front side and instructions on the back.

Offers patterns for popular fashion accessories. This book teaches advanced crocheter a technique that can open possibilities for designing their own fitted garments.

Discusses using plain knit or crocheted backgrounds to which surface decoration can be added. Packed with information, this book contains over 90 original textured and creative stitch motifs to make, as well as 34 projects including 7 garments with templates and instructions. It includes author's 'how-to' section as well as a stitch guide.

Presenting patterns to crochet, this book provides instructions which show how to get started.

Features 24 patterns that make the best use of the ultra-desirable fashion yarns, such as cottons, tapes, mohairs and metallic threads. From lacy wraps to stylish ponchos, boleros and jackets and including wonderful hats and scarves, these patterns show the modern styles.