The Big Book of Weekend Crochet: Over 30 Stylish Projects - from Bags and Belts to Scarves and Wraps - Hardcover

Mackin, Hilary; Whiting, Sue

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0762106956 ISBN 13: 9780762106950

Publisher: Readers Digest, 2007

Synopsis

A collection of contemporary designs for crocheters of all skill levels demonstrates how traditional techniques can be blended with contemporary yarns for a variety of projects, including ponchos, hooded jackets, and baby clothes.

About this title

About the Author

Hilary Mackin began a career in nursing, moved to banking and then took a full time fashion and textiles course, specialising in knitting. Her distinction in this course led her to begin designing her own knitwear and since then she has never looked back. She now designs regularly for all the major magazines. She is constantly in demand and as she comments "Still knitting, still loving it". Hilary lives near York. Sue Whiting is a needlecraft design consultant and author who works with a number of textile companies to produce brochures, booklets and promotional materials. Her clients include Jaeger and Rowan Handknitting. She trained at the London School of Fashion and has worked with numerous magazines and publishers on all aspects of needlework. She has written several needlework books, including Take up Crochet. She lives in Shipley, West Yorkshire.

Edition details

• Publisher: Readers Digest
• Publication date: 2007
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0762106956
• ISBN 13: 9780762106950
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 176