Edie Eckman

Connect the Shapes Crochet Motifs (eBook, ePUB)

Creative Techniques for Joining Motifs of All Shapes

• Format: ePub

Produktbeschreibung

"Good how-to's with step-by-step photographs, followed by 101 new motifs and 11 patterns, both wearables and home accessories... [A] treasure" (Booklist, starred review). Connecting beautiful motifs can be just as enjoyable as crocheting them. Edie Eckman's creative joining techniques allow you to easily combine multiples to form a whole new pattern, from lacy links, swirls, radiants, and wheels to three-dimensional effects. Step-by-step instructions, detailed photography, and innovative stitching charts ensure success. With 101 brand-new motif designs at your fingertips, you'll be free to explore limitless variations and capture your own personal style. "It's every crocheter's dream! The pictures are brilliant, colorful and clear, and the instructions are impeccable. This is a perfect book to add to your library.... Truly a bible for crocheters. The patterns are simply stunning." -A Bookish Libraria "Each page is a very detailed, well thought out teaching lesson on how to achieve success in crochet, crocheting motifs and completing a project... I am truly impressed by amount of material covered in this book. It is organized, easily understandable, and the presentation is well thought out. I will be referring to this book for quite a while. That is why it's at the top of my desert island book list." -In Stitches

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Produktdetails

• Verlag: Storey Publishing, LLC
• Erscheinungstermin: 24. Oktober 2012
• Englisch
• ISBN-13: 9781603428620
• Artikelnr.: 37926700

Autorenporträt

Edie Eckman is the author of Connect the Shapes Crochet Motifs, Around the Corner Crochet Borders, Beyond the Square Crochet Motifs, The Crochet Answer Book, and Christmas Crochet for Hearth, Home & Tree, as well as co-editor of Crochet One-Skein Wonders® and Crochet One-Skein Wonders® for Babies. She is a nationally known teacher, designer, writer, and editor in both the crochet and knitting worlds. She lives in Waynesboro, Virginia.

Inhaltsangabe

Introduction
 
Part I: Techniques
Get Started
Reading Charts
In the Beginning
Starting a Round
Ending a Round
Weaving in Ends
Choosing Yarn
Working with Color
Creating Shapes
Arranging Shapes
Filler Motifs
Planning Pays
 
Get It Together
Join When You're Done
Join as You Go (JAYGo)
Continuous Motifs
Edges and Finishing
Connecting Crochet in Other Ways
 
Part II: Motifs and Joins
Classic Grannies
A Little Double Crochet
Gathered Chains
Lacy Links
Layered Mesh
SC/DC
All Clustered
Triple Petals
Start with a Flower
3-D Fun
Swirls
Radiants
Picots in Plural
Wheels and Shells
Inner Connectivity
 
Part III: Patterns
Linen Place Mat
Snowy Shaped Shawl
Reversible Camp Rug
Mary Frances Pincushions
Layered Motif Afghan
Summer Baby Blanket
Pie Wedge Pillow
Flower Garland
Poet Vest
Lacy Skirt
Cottage Lamp Shade
 
Motif Directory
Glossary
Yarn Sources
Acknowledgments
Index