Twenty to Make: Crocheted Purses


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Twenty to Make Crocheted Purses


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"Do you love to crochet? Then you will adore these delightful purses from talented designer, Anna Nikipirowicz. Stylish and beautiful, they are a modern take on vintage-style purses and make fantastic gifts for family and friends. Whether you are a beginner or a seasoned crocheter, there is something here for you."--Page 4 of cover.




Uncommon Crochet


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In Uncommon Crochet, designer Julie Armstrong Holetz applies new ideas and unconventional materials--like wire, raffia, jute, sisal, recycled belts, fabric strips, and felted beads--to twenty-five patterns for bins, baskets, totes, handbags, clutches, jewelry, and more. Step-by-step instructions, detailed how-to photographs, and essential advice about creativity, design, and experimentation encourage you to play with fiber, add funky embellishments, and use your creative spirit to customize any pattern--even the ones in this book! From practical containers like Red's Goodie Basket (a stylish home for your WIP--works in progress) and Vintage Satchel (a sturdy retro messenger bag) to just plain fun projects like Petite Fleur Vases (tiny bud vases that hold water) and Sushi (crocheted California rolls, anyone?), Uncommon Crochet offers fresh twists on old-school techniques that turn simple projects into gift-worthy creations.










Twenty to Make: Modern Decoupage


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Twenty to Make


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Knitters and textile artists alike will love knitting this beautiful selection of flowers. Using simple, easy-to-follow instructions, flower lovers everywhere will find their favourite here, where you can create a rose, cherry blossom, poppy, daisy, clematis, tulip, peace lily and more.Susie's inspired choice of wools and novelty yarns make these wonderful projects for anyone interested in contemporary knitting design.




Crocheted Pursenalities


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Let your "pursenality" shine with crochet! After writing two bestselling books on knit-and-felt bags, this popular designer returns with 20 crochet-and-felt bags that rank high on style and simplicity--you won't be able to make just one. Go trendy or traditional with projects such as Tequila Sunrise, Cafe au Lait, and Career Casual Easy projects are worked on big hooks with 100% wool and a splash of novelty yarn Simple instructions for felting, plus basic crochet techniques, make these purses a snap to complete




Bag Style


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Featuring 22 innovative patterns for all skill levels, this book includes projects from 20 top knitwear designers, including Veronik Avery, Norah Gaughan, Mags Kandis, and Kristin Nicholas. From a zenith carpet bag to a felted messenger bag to a delicate purse with handles made of bracelets, each project features gorgeous photographs and step-by-step instructions, and all techniques are explained in easy-to-understand detail. Whether an avid bag knitter or creating one for the first time, this book has all the inspiration, technique, and details crafters need.




Hooked Bags


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"For beginners, an illustrated basics section teaches all stitches used in patterns. Includes easy-to-crochet projects for bags of many sizes, shapes, and styles-bucket, hobo, clutch, drawstring, amulet. Unique designs feature novelty and cotton yarns; original straps and closures; and embellishments such as beading, flowers, and fringe. Many close-up how-to photos and illustrations"--Provided by publisher.