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Uncommon Crochet: Twenty Projects Made from Natural Yarns and Alternative Fibers

by Julie Armstrong Holetz

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When granny squares and crocheted doilies are made from black leather twine and organic hemp, they have an unexpectedly modern cachet. In UNCOMMON CROCHET, new techniques and fibers are applied to 20 patterns for boxes, bowls, purses, baskets, totes, and bags. Using recycled materials along with wire, hemp, leather, jute, twine, and sisal, crochet designer Julie Armstrong Holetz offers a fresh twist on old-school techniques, turning simple projects into gift- and display-worthy creations.A collection of 20 innovative patterns for crocheted containers using unconventional yarns and fibers. Combines today's trends in craft work with traditional crochet techniques. Three-part organization-create, design, embellish-presents increasing skill levels and varying aesthetics for original and customized projects. Crocheting is the second most popular craft in the country, with 12 percent of all households nationwide participating in the craft.

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When granny squares and crocheted doilies are made from black leather twine and organic hemp, they have an unexpectedly modern cachet. In UNCOMMON CROCHET, new techniques and fibers are applied to 20 patterns for boxes, bowls, purses, baskets, totes, and bags. Using recycled materials along with wire, hemp, leather, jute, twine, and sisal, crochet designer Julie Armstrong Holetz offers a fresh twist on old-school techniques, turning simple projects into gift- and display-worthy creations.

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Rachael Ramos, September 30, 2008 (view all comments by Rachael Ramos)
Great book, love the projects in it. Instructions for shapes (triangle, oval) that I haven't come across in other books, and uses materials that even I hadn't thought of (I'll use anything!). I don't actually have my own copy yet, but I will, I love this book!
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Product Details

ISBN:
9781580088589
Subtitle:
Twenty-Five Projects Made from Natural Yarns and Alternative Fibers
Author:
Holetz, Julie Armstrong
Publisher:
Ten Speed Press
Subject:
Crocheting
Subject:
Needlework - Crocheting
Publication Date:
April 2008
Binding:
Hardcover
Language:
English
Illustrations:
Y
Pages:
162
Dimensions:
8.00x9.12x.81 in. 1.42 lbs.

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