Crocheted Gifts In A Weekend: 70 Quick & Lively Projects to Make
“Over 60 projects that could be completed in two days... quick-and-easy craft patterns, such as napkin rings, pot-holders, afghans, stuffed toy animals, and a host of children’s apparel. Directions are easy to follow and guided by at least one color photo.”
Creative Crochet Lace: A Freeform Look at Classic Crochet
Learn a new, freeform approach to traditional crochet openwork techniques that's easier than you can imagine! You'll discover 5 methods of crocheting lace done with a creative and fluid approach to create wonderful wearables, accessories and anything else you can imagine. No patterns necessary! First you'll discover the origins of crochet lace and then each freeform method, modified from a classic style, is explained in detail. All the basics you need to know including which materials to use, how to pick yarns and fibers and which hooks work best are explained too. There is also an in-depth discussion about "Lace Logic" and how different stitches and yarns work together.
This collection of 48 afghans is created so that the motifs can be joined as they are crocheted. This means that once you have finished crocheting all the motifs or panels, you are really finished! Since the motifs are added one after the other, you won't have a pile of motifs that need tedious sewing together. And afghans made in panels are added as you are crocheting as well. So the good news is, once you are finished crocheting you are really ready to enjoy your afghan.
This book is a great introduction to the world of seed beads. Readers of any skill level will learn dozens of ways to use these small, glittering building blocks to create earrings, bracelets, necklaces, and more. Projects range from simple to sophisticated. Topics include finding the correct size and color beads, choosing the right needles, thread, and wire, and understanding the stitching techniques used to turn these little beads into fabulous jewelry.
A rustic collection of 15 designs inspired by the crafts and textiles of the American pioneer. Ethnic and geometric intarsia, folkloric textures and homespun cabling contrast with more simple, stocking stitch designs, all fashioned in an autumnal palette of damson, plum, electric blue and spruce green using Lima, Alpaca Cotton and Baby Alpaca
