Explains how to create everything from openwork and lace through to woven and hairpin crochet. Useful for both the highly experienced and the absolute beginner, this book takes you through the basic techniques to a project section that provides guidance for making colourful and stylish garments for you to wear.
Choose from 200 beautiful block designs and learn different ways of joining them to make blankets and throws that are both functional and decorative. From Art Deco geometric patterns to traditional chequer-board stripes and elaborate motifs, discover new ways to combine colour, pattern and texture. Crochet is one of the oldest and most fascinating ways of creating a fabric out of yarn. Find out ..
This book has everything you need to create unique afghans, wall hangings and accessories; from knitting techniques and step-by-step instructions for 200 decorative blocks to inspiration and advice for creating a finished piece.
Helps readers discover how to substitute yarns and accurately estimate the amount required; and adapt patterns to create tailor-made garments. This book demonstrates various stitches, from basic chain stitch to filet and Tunisian crochet, and provides advice on mixing and matching stitch patterns and dealing with gauge variations.
Offers a collection of knitting- and crochet-stitch patterns designed for making crib covers, heirloom shawls, and blankets and afghans. This work features 200 stitch patterns, mix-and-match block designs, and a selection of trims, each with a photograph, easy-to-follow instructions, and motif diagrams where appropriate.
Starting with a step-by-step approach to make five basic accessories, this book guides the reader through various embellishment techniques to create interesting design variations. Over 60 projects demonstrate numerous techniques with easy-to-follow photography.
This work leads the beginner step-by-step through the learning process of crochet. The varied projects give readers the opportunity to practise new skills using the patterns provided, and also to create designs by making creative yet simple changes to the patterns.
Starting with five easy-to-make accessories, this book guides the reader through various embellishment techniques to create vibrant and colourful variations. Over 60 projects demonstrate numerous techniques with easy-to-follow photography.
Includes guidance on planning your project, choosing yarns, making swatches, combining stitches and colours, and finishing off with borders and edgings. This easy-to-use book features 200 colourful ripple-stitch patterns to knit and crochet using a range of techniques, from traditional Shetland lace stitches to modern textured patterns.