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Synopsis
Crocheters love home accessoriesthe category is the second largest on Ravelry. Oddly enough, however, the majority of books currently available for crocheters focus on garments, baby projects, and amigurumi or novelty projects. The home décor books that do exist are primarily afghanshugely popular, but also large and both time and yarn-consuming.
Crochet At Home will offer crocheters a collection of practical, pretty projects in a range of sizes and styles to appeal to beginner and more advanced crocheters alike. Projects will be for the kitchen, living room, and bedroom. Home accessories and gift ideas will also be coverednesting containers or baskets, crocheted Russian nesting dolls, and bunting of delicate crocheted snowflakes for the holidays.
Created by a range of designers with unique styles, the patterns run from beginner friendly to intermediate level. The overall vibe will be more modern than fussyitems one might see in Design*Sponge or Apartment Therapy. Some will have a retro or kitschy feel, but the overall focus will be on useful and attractive projects. Styling should reflect this cheerful, colorful, and occasionally humorous take on home décor.
Yarn selection leans toward affordable yarns and big-box yarns, especially for projects that use a lot of yarn or that take a beating (like kitchen accessories).
Synopsis
Get 25 small and quick crochet projects from top designers to add color and cheer to your home!
In Crochet at Home, editor Brett Bara and a team of crochet experts bring 25 exciting home projects to life. Explore a collection of practical, pretty pieces for your kitchen, living room, and bedroom: from a riotously colorful blanket, to a delicate bunting of crocheted snowflakes, to flower-inspired trivets that are anything but dull-and even a full-sized ottoman! Techniques such as felting, lace, and crocheting with wire will appeal to beginner and advanced crocheters alike.
Projects are made in affordable yarns, especially for large pieces and ones that take a beating, like kitchen accessories. Join Brett and her team of all-star crocheters in this cheerful, affordable, and occasionally humorous take on home decor in this new and approachable resource.
About the Author
Brett Bara is a New York-based author, television host, blogger and designer, specializing in crafts, desserts, and DIY decor. She is the author of the books Sewing in a Straight Line and Clever Crocheted Accessories and creator of the blog Manhattan Craft Room, as well as host of the Emmy-nominated television series Knit and Crochet Now. She also writes a regular sewing column, Sewing 101, for the popular blog Design Sponge.
Table of Contents
Chapter 1: Bright and Modern Living Room
1. Happy Hexagons Throw
2. Ruffles and Ridges Pillow
3. Technicolor Cube Ottoman
4. Switchable Seasons Wreaths
5. Lace and Wire Bowl
6. Stitchy Nesting Dolls
7. Snowflake and Owl Buntings
8. kitty doorstop
Chapter 2: Tranquil Bedroom
9. Filet Zigs and Zags
10. Trinket Bowls
11. Chunky Doily Rug
12. Pinwheel Baby Blanket
13. Tissue Box Cozy
14. Chevron bed spread
15. Stitch sample bolster
Chapter 3: Colorful Kitschy Kitchen
16. Nested Squares Dish Cloths
17. Blooming Potholders
18. Watermelon Coasters
19. Racy Pink Runner
20. Overstuffed Seat Cushions
21. Tiered Tea Cozy
22. Flowering Trivets
23. Scrubbies
24. Pan handlers
25. Berry pie