Modern Crochet: Patterns & Designs for the Minimalist Maker - Hardcover

Teresa Carter

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 1944515852 ISBN 13: 9781944515850

Publisher: Blue Star Press, 2020

Synopsis

A comprehensive guide for beginning and experienced crocheters alike, Modern Crochet elevates the craft for a new generation of makers. Learn how to choose proper tools, understand all things yarn, proficiently read a pattern, and autonomously complete any crochet project. This definitive resource for contemporary crochet includes:

16 ORIGINAL PATTERNS
Basket - Coaster - Wall Hanging - Infinity Scarf - Bobble Pillow - Faux Fur Cowl - Velvet Scrunchie - Oversized Throws - and more! ($80 value alone)

EXTENSIVE TEACHING & SUPPORT
150+ Step-by-Step Photos - 25+ Video Tutorials - Corresponding Online Resource Library with Materials and Support

REFERENCE CHARTS
Complete Crochet Abbreviation Legend - US Hook Sizes

15+ STITCHES & TECHNIQUES
Magic Ring - Short Rows - Standing Stitch - Joined Turned Rounds - Continuous Rounds - Joined Rounds - Chain - Slip Knot - Whip Stitch - Slip Stitch - Single Crochet - Double Crochet - Half Double Crochet - Herringbone Half Double Crochet - Treble Crochet - Bobble Stitch

About this title

About the Author

Teresa Carter lives in New York City with her husband. She is the founder and creator of DeBrosse, a full-service knitwear brand. She has sold over 20k crochet and knit patterns to date. Her designs have been featured by Martha Stewart, West Elm, House Beautiful, and more. Teresa leads a Masterclass, empowering other makers to build careers in the crochet and knit industry. She also travels to Haiti each year in support of orphaned children, investing a portion of all DeBrosse proceeds in partner orphanages.

See more at debrosse.com or follow along on Instagram @debrosse_nyc.

From the Back Cover

Modern Crochet: Chic Patterns & Designs for the Minimalist Maker brings crochet to a new generation of makers! Teresa Carter, the creator behind Debrosse (@debrosse_nyc) makes crochet accessible, teaching basics like how to select the proper tools and yarn and how to read a pattern. From luxe throw blankets to sleek baskets, a cozy infinity scarf to a casual summer clutch and featuring a variety of materials like faux fur and alpaca, Carter's fresh patterns lend a chic, minimalist vibe to home decor and fashion projects. The definitive resource for contemporary crochet, Modern Crochet includes: 12+ Stitches and Techniques: Slip Knot, Chain, Slip Stitch, Slip Stitch to Join, Whip Stitch, Single Crochet, Half Double Crochet, Double Crochet, Treble Crochet, Magic Ring, Single Crochet into a Magic Ring, Herringbone Half Double Crochet, Bobble; 16 Original Patterns: Baskets, Coasters, Tassel, Infinity Scarf, Bobble Pillow, Faux Fur Cowl and more!; Extensive Support: Step-by-Step Photos, 20+ Video Tutorials, Corresponding Webpages With Materials and Support. A comprehensive guide for beginning and experienced crocheters alike, Modern Crochet covers crochet tools, all things yarn (shapes, sizes, colors, and dye lots), crochet abbreviations, how to read a pattern, how to work in both rows and rounds, the nuances of short rows and standing stitches, how to manage and measure gauge, tension, and substitutions and so much more!

Edition details

• Publisher: Blue Star Press
• Publication date: 2020
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1944515852
• ISBN 13: 9781944515850
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 176