Synopses & Reviews
Christmas stockings, ornaments, and more -- this is every crocheter's must-have holiday project book! Beginners will love Edie Eckman's useful technique tutorial, and experienced crafters will want to jump right in and start one of these 20 exciting projects. The book includes
Synopsis
Create a festive holiday with handmade Christmas stockings, ornaments, and more. With 20 projects geared toward a variety of skill levels, including a useful tutorial on techniques for beginners, crocheters of all types can join in on the fun. Edie Eckman's passion for crafting is evident in these inspired designs that cover not only traditional stockings and tree skirts, but delightful twists on other Christmas traditions, like a sock-and-mitten advent calendar. Crochet a holiday full of joy for the whole family.
About the Author
Edie Eckman is the author of the best-selling books Connect the Shapes Crochet Motifs, Around the Corner Crochet Motifs,Beyond the Square Crochet Motifs, and The Crochet Answer Book,and Christmas Crochet for Hearth, Home & Tree, as well as co-author of Crochet One-Skein Wonders. She is a nationally known teacher, designer, writer, and editor in both the crochet and knitting worlds. She lives in Waynesboro, Virginia.
Table of Contents
Welcoming the Holidays
Quick-Start GuideFOR THE HEARTH Mix-and-Match Stockings
Colorful Stripes Stocking
Peppermint Pinstripes Stocking
Flame-Stitch Stocking
Snowstorm Stocking
Creamy Textured Stocking
Basketweave Stocking
Ripple-Stitch Stocking
Candy Cane Stocking
FOR THE TREE Felted Ornaments
Beaded Garland
Angel Ornaments
Bird Trio
Modern Tree Skirt
FOR THE HOME Beautiful Bows
Tabletop Trees
Advent Garland
Snowflake Pillows
Abbreviations
Symbol Key
Glossary
Guide to Yarn Weights
Acknowledgments
Contributing Designers
Index