"Cozy Crochet" does for the hook what "Knitting Pretty" did for needles, with 26 step-by-step projects that will appeal to the sophisticated tastes of the new generation of crocheters.
From simple patterns to some more elaborated ones, you will find beautiful blankets to crochet and snuggle under. They will also add color to your home allowing you to be creative.
Ready for a change of wardrobe? Crochet puts you ahead of the trends! Wear a turquoise-and-red Aztec Coat -- an easy sweep of color that swings from the shoulders. Wrap yourself in rocket-red stripes with a Quick & Cozy Jacket, or put on a dash of panache when you wear a Long Duster in warm brown. If tradition is more your cup of tea, the Lacy Coat will keep you toasty. All four coats are nice complements to your favorite casual clothes, so wear them with jeans or that remix skirt that you ve been admiring. The instructions are user-friendly. The talent for creating fashion is all yours. 4 designs to crochet: Aztec Coat (one size fits most women), Quick & Cozy Jacket (sizes S-M-L), Long Duster (sizes S-M-L-XL), and Lacy Coat (sizes S-M-L).
35 easy-to-follow crochet patterns for quick and colourful cosies. Crochet a cosy for your phone, your teapot, your laptop, your favourite books, your passport and more! Cover all your most precious items with cute and colourful crochet, and then why not make something for all your friends too? Start with simple vase cosies to brighten up your mantelpiece, keep your tablet or e-reader safe with a wave-patterned striped cosy, then move on to more complex designs such as the adorable crocheted flower tea cosy, the pretty lace tealight covers, and the soft and warm hot water bottle cover. Expert crafter Nicki Trench, a crochet teacher and author with over 20 years' experience, has designed a series of patterns that will guide you through making these beautiful projects incorporating a wide range of crochet techniques. There is a comprehensive techniques section that explains all the stitches with clear artworks and instructions, followed by three chapters packed with patterns that will delight and inspire you.
Keep your tootsies toasty in delightful style with these charming and creative crochet designs! Enjoy crocheting twists on classic styles like Mary Janes and loafers as well as fun creations like elf shoes, owl boots, and your very own pair of ruby red slippers (satisfy your inner Dorothy!).
Gwen Blakley Kinsler looks at the art crochet movement from 1915 onward to the Crochet Revolution of the 1960s by profiling twenty of the most innovative practitioners working today. The works featured in this book represent the diverse styles, unusual shapes, and exquisite textures that characterize today's crocheted art.
In this book, you will read in depth behind-the-scenes stories about my crochet creations. There are also crochet patterns, tips, and insights in case you are starting your own crochet blogging career. Sharing stories. My Crocheted World was established on the essence of sharing stories. I believed that each item I crocheted had a story worth telling. I’m glad you did too. Yes, I had items for sale, but more than that, the stories are the star of the blog.
In the newest Yarn Retreat Mystery from the national bestselling author of Silence of the Lamb’s Wool, dessert chef Casey Feldstein continues to develop her hidden talents for knitting…and solving murders. With two yarn retreats in the bag, Casey is looking forward to running her third one at Cadbury by the Sea’s Vista Del Mar hotel on the Monterey Peninsula. This time, each knitter will get a Mystery Bag of knitting materials to turn into a personal project. But Casey gets tangled up in another retreat at the same hotel, when the organizer and his wife have a very public spat. As Casey is delivering her baked goods later that night, she finds the woman dead in the bushes with a magician’s silk scarf nearby—just like the scarf Casey’s ex-boyfriend, Sammy, used during his magic act at the retreat. As Sammy takes center stage as the prime suspect, Casey and her friends will have to stitch together the clues before the real killer pulls a disappearing act... Includes knitting patterns and a recipe
Decorate your home for the holidays with festive crocheted decorations, ornaments, and Christmas cozies! Need a quick holiday gift? This book has you covered there, too, with cute crocheted hats, cowls, and other accessories that work up in a jiffy.