Complete Crochet: Techniques & Projects - Softcover

Lo, Michelle

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1580112943 ISBN 13: 9781580112949

Publisher: Home Arts, 2006

Synopsis

Complete Crochet features 25 one-of-a-kind crocheted accessories with comprehensive, step-by-step instructions. Projects include fashion accessories, accents for the home, and gifts for children. Such items as a beaded evening bag, pendant necklace, textured rug, teddy bear, hats, booties, and blankets are featured in original full-color photographs and explained in step-by-step directions that are easy enough for a beginner and inspirational for the veteran crocheter. Complete Crochet features the essential crochet techniques needed to make each fabulous item, and includes an illustrated tools and materials section that builds skills and confidence in this popular craft.

About this title

About the Authors

Sue Whiting has been involved in the needlecraft industry for nearly 30 years working for Fashioncraft, Pins & Needles & Family Circle. Luise Roberts was taught at an early age to knit and crochet and is keen to convey this passion to others. Sophie Britten is a freelance designer, specializing in crochet and knitwear.

Sue Whiting has been involved in the needlecraft industry for nearly 30 years, at first working for Fashioncraft, Pins & Needles, and Family Circle magazines as well as publishers Marshall Cavendish, Eaglemoss and Fabbri. She now works as a freelance designer mainly for Rowan, Jaeger, and Patons, but also for Colinette Yarns, Wendy, Twilleys and Sirdar. She both designs garments and works out technical problems. She has written more than eight books and contributed to many more, not only on crochet but also on knitting, sewing, and embroidery.

Luise Roberts was taught at an early age by her mother how to knit and sew. These skills have always been an outlet for her creative talents, and she has exhibited her work as an embroiderer. However, it was her degree in graphic design and earning a living designing books, in particular several knitting books, that rekindled her interest in crochet. With a new enthusiasm and fresh ideas, she is keen to convey this passion to others.

Sophie Britten is a freelance designer specializing in crochet and knitwear. She makes specially commissioned pieces and teaches crochet and knitting. She has written several books, including Fun & Funky Crochet (Anova Books, 2005).

From the Back Cover

Complete Crochet

Crochet is one of today s most popular needlecrafts. Let Complete Crochet inspire you to make over 25 one-of-a-kind garments, accessories, home accents, and darling toys for babies and children. All of the fabulous crocheted items are explained in concise step-by-step directions and accompanied by 150+ full-color photographs, diagrams, and stitch details that will inspire beginner and veteran crocheters alike.

? A comprehensive course in all the crochet basics, including the essential tools and techniques that build skills and confidence so that you can create crocheted projects of your own design.

? 25 stunning projects that include a chic shrug, a capelet, a tank top, a fringed poncho, a sexy mohair cardigan, a beaded bag, leg warmers, an afghan, pillows, and much more.

? Includes an expansive Stitch Library, practical advice for correcting mistakes, a glossary, and great sources for finding crochet supplies.

Edition details

• Publisher: Home Arts
• Publication date: 2006
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1580112943
• ISBN 13: 9781580112949
• Binding: Spiral-bound
• Number of pages: 176