Designed to give you more than 100 crochet project ideas for using all that left over yarn. This collection of projects includes everything from vests to cosy afghans to pretty doilies to kitchen table sets to cuddly dolls and more.
**Crochet Design Mastery Your Ultimate Guide to Advanced Crochet Techniques** Unleash your inner artist and elevate your crochet game with "Crochet Design Mastery," an essential eBook for crafters ready to dive into the sophisticated world of advanced crochet techniques. This comprehensive guide is meticulously crafted to help you explore and master the myriad of possibilities in modern and traditional crochet. Starting with an insightful look into the evolution of crochet and an overview of advanced tools and materials, this book sets the stage for a journey through diverse crochet methodologies. Dive into the vibrant realm of colorwork to understand advanced color theory, seamless color changes, and create breathtaking multi-colored patterns and gradients. For those who admire delicate work, immerse yourself in intricate lace patterns, discovering the history, techniques, and inspiration behind lace, while honing your skills with fine yarns. If texture is what you crave, our chapter on advanced stitch combinations will introduce you to complex textures, Tunisian crochet, and unique decorative stitches that add depth and interest to your creations. Take your crochet to new dimensions with 3D sculptural techniques, transforming simple stitches into stunning, three-dimensional art. Master tapestry crochet for detailed designs, learn the intricacies of overlay crochet, and bring your projects to life with cables and Aran patterns. The sections on textured and popcorn stitches will help you add playful and captivating elements to your work. Discover the endless possibilities of crochet motifs and assembly techniques, perfect for constructing larger projects, and explore the creative freedom of freeform crochet art. Develop the finishing touches with expert advice on edges, borders, and incorporating crochet with other textiles for truly original pieces. Whether designing wearables, crafting home decor, or even venturing into a crochet business, "Crochet Design Mastery" provides practical guidance on pattern writing, troubleshooting, and problem-solving. With chapters dedicated to cultural inspirations and final encouragement, this eBook ensures your crochet journey is not only technically enriching but also personally fulfilling. Embark on an extraordinary crochet voyage and achieve new heights of creativity and craftsmanship with "Crochet Design Mastery." Your next masterpiece is just a stitch away!
Join the clique of the Chicks with Sticks! Anyone can do it. Anyone. Stop thinking. Stop being afraid. Stop sweating, you’ll get the hook all damp. Yes, with the help of the Chicks with Sticks, anyone can learn to crochet in just a weekend—and by Sunday night, beginners will know what they’re doing and have the confidence to do it. Advanced beginners (the ones who have already made an afghan square) will have fresh, fashion-forward projects to wear around town. First up is an introductory section on tools and materials. Then the Chicks present a series of lessons that each introduce a new skill and patterns that help readers learn and master it before moving on. The more than 30 projects range from cool belts to stunning scarves, from felted bags to stylish wraps and sweaters. Throughout, the Chicks with Sticks are standing by with quips and anecdotes, support and sisterhood. Learning to crochet has never been so entertaining . . . and so empowering!
You love to crochet, but you’re tired of the granny square and other predictable projects. Let celebrated crochet teacher Sara Delaney help you expand your skills while showing you how to create custom-fit wearable accessories. Delaney’s unique, flexible formulas let crocheters of all levels easily design scarves, cowls, fingerless mitts, mittens, gloves, hats, and socks. With fill-in-the-blank templates and a stitch dictionary, you can use your favorite yarn and stitch pattern, and make accessories that fit perfectly. Delaney offers a starter course in the technique with 18 of her own original patterns, along with the formulas she used to create them. The companion online calculator helps create your customized patterns even more quickly!
In Uncommon Crochet, designer Julie Armstrong Holetz applies new ideas and unconventional materials--like wire, raffia, jute, sisal, recycled belts, fabric strips, and felted beads--to twenty-five patterns for bins, baskets, totes, handbags, clutches, jewelry, and more. Step-by-step instructions, detailed how-to photographs, and essential advice about creativity, design, and experimentation encourage you to play with fiber, add funky embellishments, and use your creative spirit to customize any pattern--even the ones in this book! From practical containers like Red's Goodie Basket (a stylish home for your WIP--works in progress) and Vintage Satchel (a sturdy retro messenger bag) to just plain fun projects like Petite Fleur Vases (tiny bud vases that hold water) and Sushi (crocheted California rolls, anyone?), Uncommon Crochet offers fresh twists on old-school techniques that turn simple projects into gift-worthy creations.
100 Colorful Ripple Stitches to Crochet by Leonie Morgan is a wonderfully illustrated and easy-to-use guide to making and using ripple stitches in delightful and inspiring colorways, perfect for blankets, throws, and accessories. With 75 original stitch designs to choose from, using color and texture to create stunning zig-zags, ripples, and waves, there is plenty here to appeal to every crocheter. Each design has a clear written pattern, an easy-to-follow chart, and a color variation to try out. The designs range from simple to more advanced patterns and also include ripple stitches worked in the round for unusual and eye-catching projects. It even includes five great projects as inspiration for how some of the designs could go together!
Do you want to learn crocheting in an easy way with pictures, illustrations and patterns? Are you ready to discover how to crochet without all the frustrations? Well, just keep reading and all will be clearer to you! Many people think that crocheting is something that only older people do, but they are wrong! Crocheting is becoming famous again among many young people. Using this popular needlecraft, you can create amazing fashion and home décor projects such as tops, hats, ponchos, scarves, amigurumi patterns, afghans, doilies, tablecloths and bedspreads as well as adorable items for adults and babies. Crocheting is a wonderful hobby that is really gratifying and useful. There are endless numbers of projects you can make with crochet. The best thing about it, is that your creations can be useful at home or also as gifts! The hardest part is reading the patterns and graphs used to make these great things. So, it could be a little confusing and challenging if you approach for the very first time at this marvellous hobby without the right advices. BUT DON’T WORRY: Author Alexia Cassie learned to crochet and knit at her grandmother’s feet and she has started crochet circles in just about every city she’s lived in. Now Cassie is sharing all of her grandmother's secrets with you. In “Crochet For Beginners: Illustrated Guide to Master Crochet Stitches, Make Spectacular Amigurumi Patterns and Crochet Afghans in Just Few Days”, Cassie walks you through NEW needlepoint techniques step-by-step. Forget complicated explanations and confusing terminology! They are replaced by beautiful, easy-to-follow visuals. Cassie's smart system can take you from beginner level all the way up through more complex projects like crocheting afghans. In no time, you'll feel more comfortable with this relaxing, artistic, and satisfying process. So, don’t worry if you have never tried to crochet before: the clear and easy to follow illustrations and pictures here will help you get started in just few days. Inside this book, you’ll discover: · A comprehensive glossary of those tricky crochet terms that scare most people. · The specific hooks to purchase for your projects. · How to make cute amigurumi patterns in the simplest way without struggling. · How to come up with your first crochet pattern project idea easily, also if you are a complete beginner. · The newest needlepoints techniques that nobody teaches you. · 24 tips and tricks to make crochet easier for you. · And much, much more! So, no matter if you are just a beginner or if you already have some experience in crochet, you will learn some new things from this book and you will definitely improve your crochet skills once you go through this book and practice all the presented steps. If you like your crochet instructions packed full of tutorials, diagrams, and photos, then you’ll love Cassie’s landmark book. It's time to unleash your creativity and transform your projects in reality! What are you waiting for? Scroll to the top and click Buy Now in 1-Click or Buy Now and become a crochet master!
Granny Square Crochet for Beginners makes getting started with crochet easy with step-by-step instructions for a trove of stitches, granny squares, and projects.
Lacey thread crochet motifs are both beautiful to look at and enjoyable to make, and can be used in many ways, whether as stand-alone decor items, as embellishments, or joined to produce larger lace pieces. Whether you're new to crochet and in search of simple practice pieces, or an experienced stitcher who can't resist a new pattern, you'll find no shortage of inspiration in this collection! Here are dozens of versatile blocks and medallions, richly textured flowers, and charming figures, all suitable for thread crochet. From traditional configurations to striking new designs, there are patterns here to suit every taste and skill level. Stiffen small motifs and hang them as ornaments, or incorporate them into jewelry. Embellish clothing and housewares with your favorite designs, or join a series of geometric motifs to create a gorgeous lace scarf or table runner. Discover limitless ideas, including step-by-step instructions for core crochet techniques, plus full patterns and charts, and creative projects for putting your motifs to work in Caitlin Sainio's 75 Lace Crochet Motifs.
Following the success of 200 Crochet Stitches comes 200 More Crochet Stitches by bestselling designer Tracey Todhunter. This brand-new collection includes both classic and new stitches, reflecting the modern crocheter's thirst for new ideas and innovative techniques. As well as popular traditional stitch styles such as ridges, cables and ripples, there are complex Tunisian stitches, trellis and picot, plus textured patterns like bobbles and puffs for those who like to add some 3D fun to their designs! This is the only stitch guide to combine clear, photographic step-by-step instructions, charts and examples of the stitches.The book also includes feature spreads that explore ideas for yarns and colours, along with the multiple ways you can use your newly learnt stitches in garments, accessories and homewares. This is a book packed full of instruction, ideas and inspiration that crocheters everywhere can dip into time and time again.