But connecting one motif to another can be as exhilarating as stitching Edie Eckman's guide to creative joining techniques shows how easy it is to combine multiples of a motif to form a whole new pattern, from lacy links to three-dimensional effects, swirls, radiants, and wheels. The variations are endless Eckman also provides 100 brand-new motif designs. Each one, and every joining technique, is accompanied by step-by-step instructions and innovative charts to ensure success. This superb collection is a must-have for any crocheter.

    Crafters of all levels can easily crochet up a storm—or just make a simple snowflake or two. The designs range from simple ones requiring only a few rows to large intricate ones for more advanced stitchers. Starting with a review of crochet basics, a discussion of materials and finishings, the structure of snowflakes, and methods of blocking and starching your finished flakes, anyone can easily learn to craft one of these gossamer creations. Then onto the Snowflake Selector to browse for a pattern that matches your skill level. However, as you work through the book, you will improve your skills as you go along! These lovely flakes—intricate, delicate, and symmetrical—can be used as appliques, to hang in windows, or to adorn your Christmas tree. With full patterns and lots of project ideas for your finished snowflakes, you’re certain to find hours of enjoyment and inspiration from the next book in our bestselling series.

    Encouraged by amigurumi fans worldwide, the author gathered patterns that are irresistibly cute and unique. In this first patternbook, twelve designers teamed up to create an amazing collection. You will find Levi the baby Bear, Reco the pig, Zico the Toucan, Tara the Cat, Roary the Tiger, Leila the pony, Johnny the Monkey, Lil Quack the duck, Sartù the Lemur, Bernard the fox, Dakota the dog, Eduardo the donkey, Morton the Moose, naughty mice and Wasabi the bunny. Make sure to click the pictures on top to fall in love with our amigurumi animals. Amigurumi must be the most fun way to use a crochet hook! With just a little practice, you'll make all these amazing designs in a jiffy. If you're not familiar with the techniques, then don't worry. This book has a few pages explaining all the basics so you won't get lost reading your first pattern.

    Thats true of the 30 delightful items in Crochet Boutique. Crocheters will love this fashion-forward collection, with such projects as hats, scarves, shawls, trendy bags, a laptop cover, a granny-square pillow, and a lovely shell afghan. With a short basics section, irresistible photography, and an informative stitch guide, Crochet Boutique is simply indispensable!

    Under Erika Knight's guidance even those who have never picked up a crochet hook before will soon be making gorgeous projects and all the while learning new techniques and adding to their skills. Each of the 20 projects in the book will teach you a new stitch, technique, or trick, and will build on and consolidate crochet techniques already learned in the preceding projects, until you have mastered a wide repertoire of skills and completed and enviable collection of crocheted items.Simple Crocheting showcases the incredible variety of finishes that different crochet techniques can produce. Erika begins with simple scarves and hats that are chic accessories as well as being the perfet items to practice basic stitches. She then takes you through the dense textures of double and treble crochet---which make excellent bags, purses, and even a laptop case---and then moves on to the more intricate, deilcate lace and cluster stitches---perfect for heirloom shawls and antique-style cushions. Freeform or random crochet takes the craft to a more demanding level and projects like the edge-to-edge cardigan will provide a new chlalenge for all creative crocheters. With exquisite photography by Yuki Sugiura that perfectly shows each of the beautiful designs, and supported with clear diagrams and illustrations, Erika Knight has created the ultimate book for all enthusiasts of this remarkable craft.

    You will learn how edging patterns can be used to create entire fabrics, reformatted to make individual decorative motifs, reverse-engineered from existing fabrics, and even used to create three-dimensional designs. Focusing on construction techniques for edgings, The Finer Edge is divided into separate sections based on top-down, sideways, and bottom-up methods to help guide the reader.Though there are 12 project patterns that highlight the edgings, you'll be inspired to creatively mix and match within each edging’s section. Also included in this gorgeous book are charts, illustrations, and photographs of crochet swatches and a pattern collection that includes multiple sizes, including plus sizes.Discover innovation at its finest with The Finer Edge.

    From best-selling author Robyn Chachula comes an in-depth look into crocheting traditional afghans using contemporary techniques, colors and patterns.Expert designers including Kristin Omdahl, Kathy Merrick, Kimberly McAlindin, and many more, provide an abundance of fresh patterns and projects that are perfect for new and advanced crocheters as they start out beginner-friendly and become more complex, allowing a crocheter to build skills and confidence. Designers at any level will enjoy:*A detailed technique’s workshop in every chapter including cables, motifs, color, lace, and Tunisian crochet.*Helpful tips from designers for working through each afghan project.*Easy-to-follow charts and diagrams.Along with tons of beautiful afghan projects for all skill levels, you’ll find many of your favorite designer’s biographies—giving you an exploration into their inspiration.

    Great for crafters "on the go" it’s easy to work a few blocks while traveling or commuting. Then when all the blocks are complete you can assemble a whole project at your leisure.The book includes: "Useful Techniques" offering directions on construction—in straight rows, in the round, or corner-to-corner—plus how to join blocks and create edgings. The "Block Directory," categorized by shape, showcases the designs which are cross-referenced to the row-by-row (or round-by-round) written instructions, as well as easy-to-follow charts. Additional information indicating the direction of working, skill level, and the number of colors needed is also included. Lastly, "Creative Projects" helps you make your own choice of blocks to create stunning projects including throws, afghans, shawls, and more!

    These 6 crochet patterns, targeted at the intermediate or adventurous-beginner crocheter, evoke a country garden while allowing you to explore a variety of stitches and techniques to keep it interesting!Stitch these 12" blocks into an elegant afghan, add extra rounds to make pillows, or work only the central flowers as corsages or decorations.All patterns are written in U.S crochet terms, and booklet includes details of all stitches used.

    After briefly reviewing the basics, Suzann arranges her designs in four distinct sections: Botanical Gardens, featuring well-known varieties; Inspired Gardens, based on decorative motifs; International Gardens, incorporating flowers from throughout the world; and Fun and Fantastic Gardens, with imaginative takes on traditional favorites. Simple and fun, they all use widely available yarns. Inspirational projects show how to use the motifs to decorate garments, accessories, and home décor items.

    

    Using these old fashioned, vintage crocheting patterns will help you to create unique shawls by varying the yarn colors and yarn fibers. Have fun crocheting these shawls, and by the way, they make great crocheted gifts!ContentsWilshire Style Crochet Shawl Pattern2Crochet Stole Pattern 3Crocheted Cape Stole Pattern4Striped Crochet Shawl Pattern5Popcorn Crocheted Shawl Pattern7

    Twenty granny square patterns, each with alternative colourways, that are easy and fun to make.

    Two sampler afghans are featured and can be made using stitch patterns found in the book, which include bobbles, shells, popcorn, ripple, textured, and open weave. Each design offers a close-up color photograph plus instructions and illustrations when needed, making it an ideal addition to any crafter's reference library.

    These intermediate-level projects use soft worsted-weight yarn and incorporate bead, bow, and button embellishments. The dolls are each accompanied by instructions for themed accessories, such as a stethoscope and baby for the nurse, a sun hat and flip-flops for the sunbather, a backpack and books for the schoolgirl, and a raincoat and umbrella for the rainy-day doll.

    Supported Spindle spinning instruction, fiber descriptions and prep and helpful information to become proficient at supported spindle spinning.

    The eye-catching modern designs by Candi Jensen will appeal to crocheters who need to finish items fast. Some projects are shown in a basic design with options for embellishing, colourwork, or treatments that will allow crocheters to enhance the design, as time permits.

    Readers will discover new twists on the basics, and learn how to create complex-looking stitches, openwork and lace, multi-colored patterns, shaped motifs, Afghan squares, and much more. A 16-page gallery in the back of the book features a wide range of crochet items from designers around the world.

    Instead of making adjustments to “average” sized patterns, this exciting guide celebrates larger women with 25 original crochet patterns designed specifically in plus sizes. Pullovers, sweaters, wraps, and more—every wardrobe staple you can think of is here, with techniques and schematics to show crocheters exactly how to troubleshoot and solve pattern-fitting problems before they occur. Expert crochet designer Mary Beth Temple, whose books can be found in major craft stores nationwide, teaches curvy crocheters everything needed to create fashionable items that will fit and flatter.

    Crochet Noro presents 30 vibrant designs from such top designers as Lily Chin, Yoko Hatta, and Doris Chan, ranging from an adorable swirly hat and trendy bias miniskirt to a mohair motif blanket. These beautiful items, and the yarns they showcase--such as Kureyon Silk Garden and Taiyo--are sure to excite crocheters.

    The cabling technique is thoroughly explained with ample photographic aids, and several of the projects are designed to use a standard crochet hook to provide more versatility to intermediate crocheters. Projects include scarves, hats, wraps, a ruana, a headband, and mitts.

    

    Perfect for Beginners level and get awesome ideas and techniques for you experts. Have lots of images to help you easily follow through the pattern.

    Explore the fun of crocheting all five scarves. You'll want to share them as gifts for birthdays, secret pal surprises, and Christmas presents. Their textures are delightful, their warmth so welcome! Each made using medium weight yarn, the designs include Aruba Sea, Dramatic Stripes, Warm and Woodsy, Blue Shells, and Gaelic Charm.

    Meet Ekaterina, Elena, and Eva three sisters who live in the highest onion dome of a very old building in St Petersburg, Russia although they are only two inches tall. They are best friends with the three bears Mama, Papa, and Baby Bear who love to snuggle up at night under their beautifully crocheted blankets. And although they don t know it, they share their house with the Catnip Mouse, who measures a teeny, tiny one inch from the tips of his whiskers to the end of his tail. Working with fine yarn and using the smallest of crochet hooks, here is an adorable collection of 35 projects, from miniature amigurumi-style animals to tiny accessories. Crafts teacher Catherine Hirst has created a menagerie of small-scale pets, a whole host of families, and beautiful accessories. There are crocheted cakes which really do look good enough to eat, plus pretty flowers which can be worn as brooches or hair decorations and cute decorations for the Christmas tree. You ll also learn how to crochet miniature beads so you can make your own jewelry. As well as 35 easy-to-follow patterns, there is a comprehensive basic techniques section which will help beginners to master the art of crochet. This book really does prove that all good things come in small packages!

    With 20 projects to choose from, this collection for boys and girls includes a range of hats (from a beanie to a newsboy), two cosy cocoons, bunting and baby blankets, a hooded sweater, legwarmers, mittens, booties, and four 'sets'.

    Using fingering, DK, medium and bulky weight Noro yarns, Jenny King has created unique and breath-taking designs that you will want to create again and again! Accessories such as scarves, a hat, capelet, shawls, wraps and more that will raise your wardrobe to the next level! Beginner and experienced crocheters alike will love working with this yarn as it's easy to work with. Each design will look different due to the variegated colors of the yarn. Skill Levels: Easy to Intermediate.

    Using material from two books in the Twenty to Make series - Crocheted Bears & Knitted Bears - this guide provides two basic bear patterns and 40 different outfits.

    R2D2 from the Star Wars movies! While the movie came out decades ago, this very famous R2D2 amigurumi first appeared on the scene in 2009 when it was posted on my brother's blog and became an incredibly huge Internet sensation overnight, featured by thousands of other websites including The Official Star Wars Blog (starwarsblog.starwars.com/index.php/2...), Geek Central Station, R2D2 Central, Boingboing, Technabob, and many more.This pattern is the #1 selling and ORIGINAL R2D2 pattern. There are some copycats out there that I won't name, but this is not one of them. This is THE PATTERN. And for the first time, it is finally available for my fellow Kindle owners who love amigurumi just as much as I do!The pattern is detailed and thorough with step-by-step instructions and over 30 pictures from how to crochet the parts to how to make screws and holoprojectors! Also provided is a detailed template with dimensions of every single felt piece used on Artoo. This pattern is guaranteed to be 100% complete. I have sold hundreds of this pattern and have only received positive feedback on it. You can be assured that this R2D2 crochet is a tested, tried and true pattern.Basic skills needed to construct Artoo: single crochet in rounds, increase and decrease, working into the back loops, sewing, gluing, crafting!Dimensions:* Height 5.5"* Width (shoulder to shoulder) 3.5"* Artoo fits snugly in your hands!To make this R2D2 amigurumi, you will need:* Size 0 (3.25 mm) crochet hook* Tapestry needle* Worsted-weight white and gray yarn* 1 x sheet of dark blue felt* 1/8” (3 mm) width silver wired ribbon* 1 x 9 mm solid black eye* 1 x 6 mm solid black eye* Red acrylic paint or red nail polish* Craft glue* Stuffing* 2 x Weights (washers or nuts)

    Each project provides detailed instructions, a full-page photo, and sizes for babies from three to 12 months. A chapter offers detailed introduction to different knitting stitches and types of yarn. These easy projects are perfect for beginners and could be made in a single evening for the perfect gift.

    Ranging from simple to more sophisticated, the 10 basic patterns selected by expert Dora Ohrenstein offer different techniques for adjusting and personalizing the design, construction, and shaping. With a wealth of diagrams and charts, along with photos of the sweaters themselves, Custom Crocheted Sweaters is the book that every crocheter has been waiting for.

    A Complete Class to Learn Crochet, Including 16 Sampler Squares, plus 4 Easy Baby Blankets and a Hat, with 30 step-by-step photo tutorials. Available in Left-handed (https://www.createspace.com/3981670) and Right-handed editions. Rowan's Learn to Crochet Sampler was designed as a tool to help beginning to intermediate crocheters learn all of the most common stitches they are likely to come across in other patterns. The 16 Sampler Squares include Basic Stitches, Combination Stitches, and Textured Stitches, with detailed step by step photo tutorials for every stitch, and additional lessons on Joining Squares and Working In The Round. The book includes four more baby blanket patterns. Each one uses a different edging, giving you four different edgings to choose from when you complete your sampler. This book is ideal for anyone who wants to: - Learn to Crochet - Learn to Read Patterns - Learn New Stitches - Make Baby Blankets to donate or gift - Knitters who want to add crochet to their work "The first one I made was my first big crochet project ever- I learned so much and had a great time and was very happy with the end result. I can't wait to make a third! It is a great pattern and a wonderful way to honour your daughter." -- Michelle, from Ontario, Canada "I love this projekt, every week I´m learning a new pattern. It´s so much fun. Thank you so much for this!" -- Barbina, from Germany

    It is a style most often used in garment design because the pieces can be made in smaller sections or motifs then joined to make one large project or added to larger projects, making them portable and easy to incorporate multiple colors. The greatest thing about modern Bruges lace is that amazing results are possible with very basic crochet stitches. This book includes eight beautiful designs with step-by-step photo instructions. DK, sport, and medium worsted-weight yarns are used to make these designs that both beginner and intermediate crocheters will love.

    Choose your favorite pattern along with the colors of your choice and start crocheting these beautiful afghans now. Inside this crocheting booklet you will find the following patterns: Abbreviations for Crochet Multi-Colored Shell Stitch Afghan crochet patternStripped Afghan Crochet Pattern Sea Shell Stitched Afghan pattern for crochetStar Shell Afghan crocheting patternBeautiful Roses Afghan pattern for crochet

    The crocheted squares are affectionately called 'grannies' by their fans. Quickly made, they continue to reveal their charm in ever new colour variants and different combinations of yarns and stitches.