This is packed with alluring and stylish ideas from Japanese textile artist, Emi Iwakiri, for making your own designer necklaces and chokers, bracelets and bangles, and pins. Using traditional Japanese crochet techniques, these adorable designs use fabrics, ribbons, beads, bows, and even the scraps in your sewing box. There are stunning ideas and designs there to suit every occasion, from a classic cream silk and pearl necklace-the perfect accessory to the little black dress-to a vintage-style floral belt made from old cashmere sweaters. Try making a brightly coloured crocheted bead choker to add pizazz and fun to any outfit, and hairclips to ornament your hair.
Unconventional, rule-breaking socks are part and parcel in this unique guide to sock knitting that includes 15 new sock patterns. The skills of the average sock knitter are increased through design exploration and advanced stitch manipulation, treating the sock as a knitted canvas where elements are strategically and intentionally placed. New designs of floral lace patterns, angular geometric shapes, and unusual cables are presented along with detailed instructions on modifications to suit needs and aesthetics.
Each doily concentrates on a different technique ranging from Crochet Tatted Lace, Rick Rack Crochet, Bruges Lace, Irish Lace cords, Filet and Rice stitch(bullions) doilies.
Carry a floral theme through all your lettering and borders with this exquisite collection of designs. A bright border of red and lilac anenome is eye-catching, as is a selection of stylish Art Noveau-inspired patterns including Mucha poppies and stylized tulips. Pretty spring and summer alphabets feature flowers and butterflies, while an alphabet of topiary trees gives an alternative look. Finally, an A to Z of flowers, from azaleas to zinnias, forms an alphabet irresistable to all garden lovers.
