Complete Book of Crochet Border Designs, The: Hundreds of Classic and Original Patterns - Hardcover

Linda P. Schapper

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 1579909140 ISBN 13: 9781579909147

Publisher: Lark, 2009

Synopsis

This comprehensive band and border design reference belongs in every crocheters library! Up to date with all-new diagrams and full-colour photography, it offers a whopping 342 patterns, from classic favourites to originals found nowhere else. Use them to put the perfect finishing touch on any woven, knitted, sewn or other handcrafted project - including clothing and household textiles. Each band and border comes complete with a photo of the stitch and reader-friendly instructions; diagrams display each stitch in the band or border, as well as its placement, so you can understand the entire design at a glance. A pictorial index features every pattern in its entirety and beginners who need a little help with their stitches will appreciate the illustrated directions for all the basics.

About this title

About the Author

Linda Schappers artistic vision is expressed in a wide range of media, from patchwork quilts and crochet to painting and liturgical textiles, all of which are characterised by a folk-art style. She has travelled and taught extensively in more than 30 countries, had over 100 exhibits of her patchwork quilts and written eight books.

Edition details

• Publisher: Lark
• Publication date: 2009
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1579909140
• ISBN 13: 9781579909147
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 256