Cozy Crochet


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"Cozy Crochet" does for the hook what "Knitting Pretty" did for needles, with 26 step-by-step projects that will appeal to the sophisticated tastes of the new generation of crocheters.




The Art of Crochet Blankets


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Discover a new source of inspiration for your crochet hook...the beautiful work of today's modern makers! Follow popular crochet blanket designer Rachele Carmona through her unique collection of crochet blankets inspired by the work of popular independent artists. The Art of Crochet Blankets will help you create your own colorful crochet blankets as unique works of art for your home! Inside this one-of-a-kind crochet blanket guide you'll find: • Details on how to translate art to hook with 18 bold and unique crochet afghan patterns influenced by the works of their feature artist. • Modern quilts, fabric designs, tapestry weaving, digital art, and more become the source of one-of-a-kind projects for a more artful home. • Biographies and beautiful photos profiling 6 inspiring modern makers--Tula Pink, April Rhodes, Maryanne Moodie, Fransisco Valle, Maud Vantours, and Caitline Dowe-Sandes. Discover the inspiration that lies beyond the world of crochet with The Art of Crochet Blankets.




Cosy Crochet Blankets to Snuggle Under


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From simple patterns to some more elaborated ones, you will find beautiful blankets to crochet and snuggle under. They will also add color to your home allowing you to be creative.




Cozy Crochet Coats


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Ready for a change of wardrobe? Crochet puts you ahead of the trends! Wear a turquoise-and-red Aztec Coat -- an easy sweep of color that swings from the shoulders. Wrap yourself in rocket-red stripes with a Quick & Cozy Jacket, or put on a dash of panache when you wear a Long Duster in warm brown. If tradition is more your cup of tea, the Lacy Coat will keep you toasty. All four coats are nice complements to your favorite casual clothes, so wear them with jeans or that remix skirt that you ve been admiring. The instructions are user-friendly. The talent for creating fashion is all yours. 4 designs to crochet: Aztec Coat (one size fits most women), Quick & Cozy Jacket (sizes S-M-L), Long Duster (sizes S-M-L-XL), and Lacy Coat (sizes S-M-L).




Cute and Easy Crocheted Cosies


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35 easy-to-follow crochet patterns for quick and colourful cosies. Crochet a cosy for your phone, your teapot, your laptop, your favourite books, your passport and more! Cover all your most precious items with cute and colourful crochet, and then why not make something for all your friends too? Start with simple vase cosies to brighten up your mantelpiece, keep your tablet or e-reader safe with a wave-patterned striped cosy, then move on to more complex designs such as the adorable crocheted flower tea cosy, the pretty lace tealight covers, and the soft and warm hot water bottle cover. Expert crafter Nicki Trench, a crochet teacher and author with over 20 years' experience, has designed a series of patterns that will guide you through making these beautiful projects incorporating a wide range of crochet techniques. There is a comprehensive techniques section that explains all the stitches with clear artworks and instructions, followed by three chapters packed with patterns that will delight and inspire you.




25 Cozy Crocheted Slippers


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Keep your tootsies toasty in delightful style with these charming and creative crochet designs! Enjoy crocheting twists on classic styles like Mary Janes and loafers as well as fun creations like elf shoes, owl boots, and your very own pair of ruby red slippers (satisfy your inner Dorothy!).




The Fine Art of Crochet


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Gwen Blakley Kinsler looks at the art crochet movement from 1915 onward to the Crochet Revolution of the 1960s by profiling twenty of the most innovative practitioners working today. The works featured in this book represent the diverse styles, unusual shapes, and exquisite textures that characterize today's crocheted art.




My Crocheted World


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In this book, you will read in depth behind-the-scenes stories about my crochet creations. There are also crochet patterns, tips, and insights in case you are starting your own crochet blogging career. Sharing stories. My Crocheted World was established on the essence of sharing stories. I believed that each item I crocheted had a story worth telling. I’m glad you did too. Yes, I had items for sale, but more than that, the stories are the star of the blog.




Wound Up in Murder


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In the newest Yarn Retreat Mystery from the national bestselling author of Silence of the Lamb’s Wool, dessert chef Casey Feldstein continues to develop her hidden talents for knitting…and solving murders. With two yarn retreats in the bag, Casey is looking forward to running her third one at Cadbury by the Sea’s Vista Del Mar hotel on the Monterey Peninsula. This time, each knitter will get a Mystery Bag of knitting materials to turn into a personal project. But Casey gets tangled up in another retreat at the same hotel, when the organizer and his wife have a very public spat. As Casey is delivering her baked goods later that night, she finds the woman dead in the bushes with a magician’s silk scarf nearby—just like the scarf Casey’s ex-boyfriend, Sammy, used during his magic act at the retreat. As Sammy takes center stage as the prime suspect, Casey and her friends will have to stitch together the clues before the real killer pulls a disappearing act... Includes knitting patterns and a recipe




Crochet for Christmas


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Decorate your home for the holidays with festive crocheted decorations, ornaments, and Christmas cozies! Need a quick holiday gift? This book has you covered there, too, with cute crocheted hats, cowls, and other accessories that work up in a jiffy.