Curvy Girl Crochet

Curvy Girl Crochet

Author: Mary Beth Temple

Publisher:

Published: 2012

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9781600854125

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Full-figured women who love to crochet will rejoice in this fun, fresh, and pretty new book. Instead of making adjustments to "average" sized patterns, this exciting guide celebrates larger women with 25 original crochet patterns designed specifically in plus sizes.


Plus Size Crochet

Plus Size Crochet

Author: Margaret Hubert

Publisher: Creative Publishing Int'l

Published: 2007

Total Pages: 130

ISBN-13: 1616738286

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"20 crocheted garments and accessories for plus-size women. Easy to use with lay-flat wire-o binding, stitch detail photos, project specs at a glance. Includes crochet basics section with step-by-step photos"--Provided by publisher.


Crocheting Adventures with Hyperbolic Planes

Crocheting Adventures with Hyperbolic Planes

Author: Daina Taimina

Publisher: CRC Press

Published: 2018-02-19

Total Pages: 865

ISBN-13: 1351402196

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Winner, Euler Book Prize, awarded by the Mathematical Association of America. With over 200 full color photographs, this non-traditional, tactile introduction to non-Euclidean geometries also covers early development of geometry and connections between geometry, art, nature, and sciences. For the crafter or would-be crafter, there are detailed instructions for how to crochet various geometric models and how to use them in explorations. New to the 2nd Edition; Daina Taimina discusses her own adventures with the hyperbolic planes as well as the experiences of some of her readers. Includes recent applications of hyperbolic geometry such as medicine, architecture, fashion & quantum computing.


Knitting Plus

Knitting Plus

Author: Lisa Shroyer

Publisher: Penguin

Published: 2013-02-01

Total Pages: 488

ISBN-13: 1620331764

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Design + knit sweaters that fit + flatter! Knitting Plus is the must-have manual for plus-sized sweater construction and knitwear design. With this helpful guide, you'll learn how to design wearable, tailor-made sweaters. With Knitting Plus, you'll explore basic pullover and cardigan sweater construction styles from raglans and set-in sleeves to drop shoulders, seamless yokes, and dolmans. Knitting Plus explains each specific sweater element and then offers key tips for plus-sized knitting. Included throughout are simple versions of each construction type as easy-to-reference templates so you can quickly adapt and alter each sweater for a custom fit. An invaluable reference about fit and shape, Knitting Plus includes 18 irresistible designs by a variety of designers including Mandy Moore, Lisa R. Myers, Lou Schiela, Katya Wilsher, and Kathy Zimmerman, as well as Lisa's designs. Each pattern offers a broad range of sizes and instructions for bust sizes from about 44 to 56 inches. Packed with design information and ready-to-knit patterns, Knitting Plus is your go-to technique and design reference for customizing patterns to fit all sizes.


My Pretty Brown Doll

My Pretty Brown Doll

Author: Yolonda Jordan

Publisher: Abrams

Published: 2022-05-24

Total Pages: 198

ISBN-13: 1647001064

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The first pattern book for making unique, customizable African American crochet dolls From American Girl Dolls to Barbie, there's something special about having your own doll, and even more so, having a doll that looks like you. And it’s not just about clothing; having a doll that has eyes, skin tone, and even a hairstyle to match your own is a thrill. For African American girls, this isn't the norm nor is it easy to find. Created by Yolanda Jordan, My Pretty Brown Doll offers patterns and crochet techniques to create this charming crochet doll, with skin tone, hairstyle, eyes, and outfits that are customizable to match the young person this gift is for. Jordan’s unique aesthetic will appeal to a wide variety of crocheters, and there are endless possibilities to make this doll unique. The book covers a basic wardrobe, including pants, shirts, shoes, coats, a hat, and a scarf. But then Jordan dives into specific adventures like going to school and playing soccer, dancing ballet and traveling to Paris. There's even a mermaid and a scientist outfit, complete with lab coat. Offering African American girls the chance to have their own doll, who looks like them and can be outfitted exactly the way they want, is a gift unlike any other. It's a wonderful opportunity to deliver something special to an underserved market.


Plus Size Fashions

Plus Size Fashions

Author: Jill Hanratty

Publisher: Annie's

Published: 2010-11-05

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9781596353558

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Beginner- and intermediate-level stitchers will enjoy creating any of the five beautiful crochet fashions for full-figured women in this pattern collection. Light, worsted-weight yarns and special attention to finishing details help add to the flattering fits of the sweaters, all of which can be adjusted to fit sizes 1XL through 6XL. Crafters will learn how to sew separate knit pieces together, construct garments by stitching from the bottom-up and top-down, and create button holes. Patterns include a v-neck pullover, shell jacket and shirt, a three-quarter sleeve jacket, and a tee.


Ahead of the Curve

Ahead of the Curve

Author: Jenny Rushmore

Publisher: Hardie Grant Publishing

Published: 2021-10-14

Total Pages: 464

ISBN-13: 1787138720

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Ahead of the Curve is the first sewing book to empower curvy and plus size women to feel body confident by sewing a wardrobe that fits. Don’t change your body to fit your clothes – change your clothes to fit your body! Ahead of the Curve includes 5 basic garment patterns (UK sizes 16–36/US size 12–32/EUR sizes 44–64), which includes a pair of trousers, a t-shirt, a sleeveless top and two dress designs. Jenny takes you through a series of “Fit Clinics” – tutorials and case studies demystifying the fitting process – showing you how to adjust these patterns to master the perfect fit for your body shape. Once you have got to grips with this, you can go on to customize your closet and create an unlimited array of fantastic clothes that celebrate your body. If you’re curvy or plus size, trying to find clothes that fit and reflect your personal style can be incredibly difficult and frustrating. Plus size women feel constantly excluded and like they can’t express their personality through clothes. This book finally changes that.


Curvy Log Cabin Quilts

Curvy Log Cabin Quilts

Author: Jean Ann Wright

Publisher: Landauer (IL)

Published: 2015-02

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9781935726685

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"Make perfect curvy log cabin blocks easily with no math and no measuring"--Cover.


Our Favorite Crochet Stitches

Our Favorite Crochet Stitches

Author: Daisy Farm Crafts

Publisher:

Published: 2021

Total Pages: 110

ISBN-13: 9780578915272

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"Hello! We're Tiffany and Hannah, the mom and daughter behind Daisy Farm Crafts, and this book is a quick reference guide for our favorite crochet stitches! Since we are often designing baby blankets, we really wanted to create a simple book where we could easily access pictures and instructions of our favorite stitches, and we thought you might enjoy one, too! We did our best to explain these stitches in a way we hope makes sense, but if you do find yourself needing some more visual help, you can find videos for all the stitches in this book on the Daisy Farm Crafts YouTube Channel. All the stitch instructions in this book are also available for free on daisyfarmcrafts.com." --