Not Your Mama's Crochet: The Cool and Creative Way to Join the Chain Gang
Forget ugly afghans and dainty doilies and think luxurious throws and sumptuous sweaters. You can crochet cool stuff that will make everyone envious—things to spice up your wardrobe and your pad, or gifts to amaze your "I could never do that" friends. Choose from nearly thirty projects ranging from elegant to earthy—from a chic shrug to a recycled denim rug and from fun plush toys to sweaters too good for boys.
All crochet projects start with a chain, right? Wrong! In Chain Free Crochet, you will find 19 different ways to start your next project. You will find 23 incredible projects, wearable's ranging from a beautiful knit-look sweater tunic to a Russian Tea Leaf shell, plus totes, scarves, dishcloths, afghans and more. And, each and every one is made the incredible Chain Free way!
This new book teaches you foundation stitches - an easy and fun technique that allows you to make the foundation chain and the first row of stitches at the same time. It includes approximately 70 projects from gifts & fashions to baby and home decor.
Finally, a book that fully illuminates the experience of low self-esteem: the fear and the anxiety, the self-doubts and self-criticism, the self-defeating behaviors, and the insecurity in relationships and careers. If you have low self-esteem, this book is about you and for you.
Breaking the Chain of Low Self-Esteem will empower you to face life with new courage and enthusiasm. Reading it will motivate you to alter self-sabotaging behaviors, challenge you to overcome your fears, teach you to value yourself, inspire you to change your thinking,...