Synopses & Reviews
So Simple Crochet • 24 original designs for beautiful separates.
• Over 110 full-color photographs, diagrams, and stitch diagrams.
• Beginner-friendly techniques that yield professional-looking results with high style.
• Projects ranging from trend-setting ponchos and scarves to gorgeous cardigans and cool mini-capes, jackets, and hats, many using today’s most popular yarns.
• Easy-to-follow, concise step-by-step directions.
• Provides hours of fun and great-looking wardrobe pieces with timeless appeal.
Synopsis
Crochet beautiful accessories the easy way with So Simple Crochet. From chic ponchos to trendy scarves, this book includes 24 patterns that showcase all of today's styles. The designs, including wraps, boleros, jackets, hats, and mittens, use many of the popular fashion yarns available, such as cottons, tapes, mohairs, and metallic threads. All of the pieces are amazingly fast and simple to make. Basic techniques are explained to get beginners started, while clear, concise pattern instructions and full-color photographs show stitch details. With So Simple Crochet, readers will discover how easy - and fun - the craft of crochet can be.
Synopsis
So Simple Crochet • 24 original designs for beautiful separates.
• Over 110 full-color photographs, diagrams, and stitch diagrams.
• Beginner-friendly techniques that yield professional-looking results with high style.
• Projects ranging from trend-setting ponchos and scarves to gorgeous cardigans and cool mini-capes, jackets, and hats, many using today’s most popular yarns.
• Easy-to-follow, concise step-by-step directions.
• Provides hours of fun and great-looking wardrobe pieces with timeless appeal.
Table of Contents
So Simple Crochet Table of Contents
Introduction 6 Basic Information 7
CLASSIC 18 Denim Duffle Coat 20 Inca-Style Earflap Hat 26 Leaf Motif Poncho 30 Long Zigzag Scarf 34 Patchwork Squares Vest 37 Zip-Up Jacket 42 Loopy Stitch Boa 48
WEEKEND 50 Chunky Blue Beret 52 Flower-and-Mesh Patterned Scarf 54 Lacy Motifs Long Cardigan 56 Shaded Blanket Coat 62 Tassel-Edged Wrap 68
CASUAL 72 Chenille Cowl 74 Shimmery Tank Top 76 Simple Tank Top 76 Simple Textured Sweater 80 Flower Motif Poncho 84 Cardigan with Ruffled Edge 88
GLAMOROUS 94 Gold Circle Waistcoat 96 Ruffled Mohair Wrap 104 Long-Pointed-Edge Waistcoat 106 Shell-Edged Shrug 112 Spangled Tank Top 116 Funky Fur Capelet 120 Beaded Evening Scarf 123
Suppliers and Useful Addresses 126
Index 128