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Convertible Crochet

Author : Doris Chan

Publisher : Potter Craft

Page : 146 pages

File Size : 31,86 MB

Release : 2013-05-21

Category : Crafts & Hobbies

ISBN : 0307965716

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Book Description

Dare to Wear Crochet in More Ways Than One Convertible Crochet is a brand new way to think about crochet fashion, exploded lace motifs, and flattering silhouettes. Award-winning designer Doris Chan helps you get more out of crochet with these endlessly adaptable patterns and techniques that can work with a variety of different looks, personal styles, and body shapes. You'll learn to personalize these designs by easily making alterations, adding removable elements, or simply styling the piece in an ingenious new way. Make it once. Wear it again and again.



Runway Crochet

Author : Margaret Hubert

Publisher : Creative Publishing International

Page : 130 pages

File Size : 30,35 MB

Release : 2013-05

Category : Crafts & Hobbies

ISBN : 1589237498

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Book Description

"Twenty-one fashionable crochet projects including sweaters, dresses, jackets, handbags, and shorts. Written instructions are accompanied by all necessary diagrams and schematics"--



Designer Crochet

Author : Shannon Mullett-Bowlsby

Publisher : Union Square & Company

Page : 0 pages

File Size : 43,6 MB

Release : 2015

Category : Crafts & Hobbies

ISBN : 9781454708728

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Book Description

Designer Crochet is the answer to sophisticated and figure-flattering garments with great drape and shape. Using lightweight yarns and a beautiful variety of stitch patterns and motifs, youll create jackets and cardigans, a layering tank and a floor-sweeping skirt, and more. This is a complete wardrobe in a single book for sizes small through 5X.



Honk! Beep! Vroom!

Author : Cathy Smith

Publisher : Martingale

Page : 67 pages

File Size : 36,67 MB

Release : 2015-06-09

Category : Crafts & Hobbies

ISBN : 160468514X

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Beginner-friendly instructions give you the green light for stitching eight cool cars and trucks complete with moving parts--such as a dump truck that lifts and dumps through a flap that opens and closes. Fun to roll and race, the vehicles are about 13" long and 7" high (including wheels). Make way for speeding crochet! Create a variety of vehicles, including a police car, taxicab, convertible, and school bus Use readily available craft materials to attach wheels that actually turn Find alternative instructions for making huggable stuffies without moving parts for naptime cuddling



Crocheting Adventures with Hyperbolic Planes

Author : Daina Taimina

Publisher : CRC Press

Page : 865 pages

File Size : 15,3 MB

Release : 2018-02-19

Category : Mathematics

ISBN : 1351402196

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Book Description

Winner, Euler Book Prize, awarded by the Mathematical Association of America. With over 200 full color photographs, this non-traditional, tactile introduction to non-Euclidean geometries also covers early development of geometry and connections between geometry, art, nature, and sciences. For the crafter or would-be crafter, there are detailed instructions for how to crochet various geometric models and how to use them in explorations. New to the 2nd Edition; Daina Taimina discusses her own adventures with the hyperbolic planes as well as the experiences of some of her readers. Includes recent applications of hyperbolic geometry such as medicine, architecture, fashion & quantum computing.



Convertible Crystal Jewelry

Author : Diane Whiting

Publisher : Kalmbach Books

Page : 97 pages

File Size : 36,62 MB

Release : 2014-10-20

Category : Crafts & Hobbies

ISBN : 1627000577

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Book Description

Diane Whiting presents the idea that convertibility isn’t just about using pieces in multiple ways; it is also about using your skills and creativity in multiple ways. Using ever-popular, sparkling crystals, Diane showcases design elements through various techniques, for fun, easy, fashionable jewelry. With 25 projects, the reader can choose from bracelets, necklaces, and earrings that match any outfit or style.



Crochet in a Day

Author : Salena Baca

Publisher : Rowman & Littlefield

Page : 153 pages

File Size : 31,85 MB

Release : 2019-04-01

Category : Crafts & Hobbies

ISBN : 0811766160

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Book Description

Looking for a quick crochet fix? Crochet in a Day has 42 sure-to-please patterns that can all be started and finished in a day or less. From wearables like cowls, hats, slippers, and even a poncho, to home items like place mats, dish cloths, and baskets, every item will crochet up fast! This is a book you will turn to again and again when looking for a fun, speedy project that doesn't require a large time or yarn commitment. Perfect for using up stash yarn or to create something from that perfect skein you were saving, these patterns are creative, colorful, modern, and stylish. Get your hook ready, and crochet something today!



Crochet Master Class

Author : Jean Leinhauser

Publisher : Potter Craft

Page : 194 pages

File Size : 18,21 MB

Release : 2011-07-27

Category : Crafts & Hobbies

ISBN : 030796552X

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Book Description

Crochet Master Class presents 18 crochet techniques taught by some of the world’s best crochet designers and instructors. Each chapter focuses on a different technique, inviting you to dip in, experiment, and then apply your newfound skills to create a custom piece designed by these crochet luminaries. You’ll learn Hairpin Lace from Stitch Diva Jennifer Hansen, discover the intricate color work of tapestry crochet from Carol Ventura, and explore free-form crochet with renowned fiber artist Prudence Mapstone. Filled with expert instruction, inspiring stories, and projects created exclusively for this book, Crochet Master Class is your guide to the incredible range of crochet possibilities. Techniques include: Filet Crochet • Hairpin Lace • Tapestry Crochet • Aran Crochet • Entrelac Crochet • Fashion Crochet • Tunisian Crochet • Woven Crochet • Double-Ended Crochet • Tassels • Bullion Stitch • Overlay Crochet • Bead Crochet • Bruges Crochet • Painted Crochet • Free-Form Crochet • Irish Crochet • Wire Crochet



Top-Down Crochet Sweaters

Author : Dora Ohrenstein

Publisher : Storey Publishing

Page : 177 pages

File Size : 13,55 MB

Release : 2016-09-20

Category : Crafts & Hobbies

ISBN : 1612126111

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Book Description

Welcome to the new era of crochet. Making garments from the top down is a favorite knitting technique that allows knitters to test and adjust the fit as they go. Now, thanks to designer Dora Ohrenstein, crocheters will benefit for the first time from a pattern book featuring the same beloved approach. These 14 fashionable patterns are sure to flatter bodies of all shapes and sizes. Show-stopping original photography, an extensive discussion of the benefits of top-down construction, and detailed instructions on how and why to adjust the patterns to ensure an exquisite customized fit will have crocheters tying themselves in knots to start strutting their stuff!



Crochet Me

Author : Kim Werker

Publisher : Penguin

Page : 302 pages

File Size : 45,83 MB

Release : 2013-02-15

Category : Crafts & Hobbies

ISBN : 1620332523

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Book Description

Featuring 18 fashionable patterns that take crochet into new territory, this beginner-friendly book of projects dispels the "unhip" reputation of crochet with designs that are edgy and stylish. Projects include jewelry, thigh-high stockings, retro bags, scarves, sweaters, shrugs, camis, and home decor objects, exploring color, texture, design, embellishment, and how to customize patterns to fit personal style. Basic crochet techniques are covered along with tutorials on sizing, design, and special techniques. Up-and-coming designers are profiled throughout the book to give an entertaining and inspiring insight into this new generation of crocheters, what inspires them, how they find community with other crocheters, and creative ideas for breaking the rules and representing their individual crochet style.