There are five delicate doily patterns using sewing thread and a size 10 steel hook. The thread painting technique may be used on any doily pattern. Thread painting is a technique used in crochet to give the effect of shaded color. Sewing thread is highly reccomended because of the wide range of colors available and of the size of the thread, which makes the color changes subtle rather than drastic if regular crochet thread were used.This book is not recommended for the novice crocheter.
Add a personal touch to your holidays with handmade ornaments and other decorations. Clearly illustrated folding diagrams and easy-to-follow directions make it a snap to create bright origami stars, candy canes, stockings, a simple Santa, little gift boxes, and other objects. Ideal for kids but appropriate for paperfolders of all ages. 28 projects.
Handknit Style II: More Contemporary Sweaters from Tricoter
Knit classic silhouettes with that ultrachic Tricoter twist—bold, colorful, and sensationally stylish. In their fifth book, the Tricoter ladies focus on color work. Start with simple one-color sweaters; then leap into stripes, intarsia, and much more. • Knit 16 fashion-forward sweaters that feature daytime and dressy styles • Discover unusual yet uncomplicated ways of using yarns, from cotton and wool to silk and cashmere • A concealed spiral binding and innovative foldout format let readers view project photos and instructions simultaneously
Whether you've just started knitting or been knitting for years, you'll love fashioning these sparkling orbs! Each of the twelve designs cradles a clear glass ornament inside, and each knitted creation is highlighted by dozens of beads. Use yarn enhanced with a metallic thread to make your knitted orbs glow with reflected light. Display them near a window, heap them in bowls or vases, or hang them on ornament stands. These decorator items are beautiful year-round, and they make wonderful gifts!
Crochet Jewelry: 35 Fantastic Pieces of Jewelry to Make & Wear
Crochet Jewelry takes crochet and beading in a whole new direction. The result is crocheted wire mesh and bead chokers that look like filigree, daisy chain necklaces, metallic yarns crocheted into arm cuffs, and pom pom brooches. The range is extraordinary (rings, hair barrettes, chokers, necklaces, earrings, bracelets, arm cuffs, bangles, brooches), the designs delightful and engaging. In addition to the 35 projects, there is an introductory section that covers, in step-by-step, photographically illustrated detail, all the crochet and jewelry-making techniques you need to know to complete these projects.
