Creative Crochet Jewelry


Book Description

Crocheted jewelry is bringing new zing to traditional bling! Using common yarn, a selection of beads, baubles and crystals, and just a few simple techniques, crocheters of every skill level can quickly produce uncommonly appealing designs. Color photographs accompany the instructions so every step in the creative process is easy to follow. More than 30 projects include an assortment of necklaces, bangles and bracelets, elegant ornaments for evenings out, and much more.




Bead Crochet Jewelry


Book Description

Beading experts, teachers, and jewelry designers Bert and Dana Freed share their expertise in this delightful collection of jewelry patterns and projects. Using a wide range of stunning beads in lovely color combinations, the pieces may look complicated, but are very easy to make following the clearly explained techniques and directions. The projects are organized so that you start with the foundation of bead crochet---the basic chain stitch---then progress through each level to achieve more advanced techniques. Each section opens with clear photographs that demonstrate the techniques needed for the proceeding projects. The "Advanced Tips and Tricks" at the end of the book offer additional tips and tricks for making your bead crochet experience go as smoothly as possible. Beautifully photographed, Bead Crochet Jewelry provides all the inspiration and skills you need to create unique jewelry pieces to wear or give as wonderful gifts. From dangling earrings to chunky necklaces and plaited bracelets, these beautiful and intricate-looking pieces are sure to stand out and be admired by all.




Crochet Jewelry


Book Description

Contemporary accessories are easy to make with the step-by-step photographs and instructions adapted from simple crochet techniques found in this book. Featured projects include multicolored bead and crochet necklaces, lacy spider web chokers, delicate yarn and wire bracelets, lively cherry earrings, mohair flower pins, and pretty cocktail rings embellished with beads and stones. Materials and finishes include ribbon and eyelash yarns, silver and gold wire, beads, crystals, and ribbons, and an explanation of all the necessary tools and stitches is provided.




Crocheted Wire Jewelry


Book Description

Over the past ten years, crochet has developed in an exciting new direction, as many artists have begun using wire to create unique jewelry. Arline Fisch, an internationally acclaimed jeweler and one of the foremost experts in adapting textile techniques for metal, introduces this new form of needlework and provides a wide range of exceptional projects from 16 international designers.




Elements of Style


Book Description

With a mix of convenient materials and an imaginative approach, this creative compendium will appeal to jewelry makers of all levels. Highlighting 25 modern wire, bead, and fiber jewelry designs, the projects include numerous knitting, crocheting, and felting techniques. Materials and tools are also outlined, encouraging the use of basic methods. From knitting copper wire and mixing it with contrasting beads to crocheting linen into fiber hoop earrings or an elegant scarf necklace, this collection will never fail to inspire. Felting techniques are also explored in detail for creating wire-caged beads, wide-cuff bracelets, and rope necklaces. Special sidebars and tip boxes throughout ensure success with every project.




Crochet Wire Jewelry


Book Description

Contains instructions for eighteen jewelry projects using simple crochet techniques and incorporating wire.




Creative Crochet Projects


Book Description

· Learn to crochet with personality through a variety of 12 colorful and quirky crochet projects · Projects are perfect for crochet enthusiasts of any level and include a beehive mobile, toys, beanies, buntings, scarves, and more · Includes step-by-step instructions, skill-building tutorials, and coordinating photography · Completed projects feature interactive elements and make for great handmade gifts, from a kitchen mat that looks like a stovetop to watermelon play food · Author Stephanie Pokorny is the owner and sole creator of Crochetverse.com and has been featured in Ripley’s Believe It or Not, People Magazine, National Geographic Kids, BoredPanda.com, MyModernMet.com, and more




Making with Meaning


Book Description

A thoughtful, purposeful approach to prioritize time for making, adding more meaning and intention to your life. From cooking and cleaning to children’s events to business meetings to just about everything else, it’s hard to ï¬?nd quiet moments to just be. Jessica Carey has found that her best times for be-ingare when she is making. Hers is an inspiring approach to a beloved pastime, putting to use the meditative and therapeutic beneï¬?ts of working with your hands. Featuring more than 20 different crochet patterns to inspire you as you make time for making, the book offers instructions to those who want to begin their crochet journey and teaches how to crochet through detailed explanation and visual guidance. Projects vary in skill level but are all designed for readers to be able to free their minds, leaving space for stitch-repetition to kick in. Accompanied by essays focused on gratitude, creativity, and living with intention, among other topics, the book invites you to take time to reflect on these themes and their presence in your life. Jessica offers support and encouragement so that you can strengthen more than just your crochet skills as you explore this adventure.




Creative Clay Jewelry


Book Description

Designs to make from polymer clay




Crochet Jewelry


Book Description

Crochet Jewelry takes crochet and beading in a whole new direction. The result is crocheted wire mesh and bead chokers that look like filigree, daisy chain necklaces, metallic yarns crocheted into arm cuffs, and pom pom brooches. The range is extraordinary (rings, hair barrettes, chokers, necklaces, earrings, bracelets, arm cuffs, bangles, brooches), the designs delightful and engaging. In addition to the 35 projects, there is an introductory section that covers, in step-by-step, photographically illustrated detail, all the crochet and jewelry-making techniques you need to know to complete these projects.