Bibliograph

Hip to Crochet, 23 Contemporary Projects for Today's Crocheter

Type

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Hip to Crochet, 23 Contemporary Projects for Today's Crocheter

Language

eng

Index

no index present

Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

Hip to Crochet

Medium

electronic resource

Nature of contents

dictionaries

Oclc number

818857952

Sub title

23 Contemporary Projects for Today's Crocheter

Summary

A broad range of garment patterns and home accessory projects that transform traditional crochet projects into today's trendiest clothing are provided in this collection of fashionable crochet designs. Presented with easy, step-by-step instructions, illustrations, and photos, these 23 projects include a bohemian coat sweater, a mohair hat, retro bed slippers, and an assortment of trendsetting bags. Projects are included for baskets, pillows, and a throw to add a stylish twist to a crocheter's home decor. In addition to introducing basic crochet techniques, this guide tackles more advanced

Table Of Contents

Title Page; Copyright; Acknowledgments; Table of Contents; Techniques and Tips; Introduction; The Basics; Chain Stitch; Holding the Hook; Slipknot; Chain Stitch; Turning Chain; Working Stitches; Single Crochet; Half Double Crochet; Double Crochet; Treble Crochet; Slip Stitch; Working Rows; Decreasing; Increasing; Joining a New Yarn; Working in Rounds; Reading a Pattern; Pattern Repeat; Asterisk *; Marking Edges; Stitch Gauge; Parentheses (); Brackets ; Finishing Techniques; Weaving in Ends; Seaming; Single Crochet Method; Slip-Stitch Method; Backstitch; Whipstitch; Side Seam; Shoulder SeamBlockingHow Hip Is Your Fit?; My First Scarf; Designing Your Own Scarf; Changing Colors; Basic Fringe; One-of-a-Kind Hats; Solid Hat; Perfect Pom-Poms; Striped Hat; Ear-Flap Hat; Working in Rounds; Joining into a Ring; Mohair Hats; Two Too Cloche; Simply Cloche; Shaping; Summer Cloche; Zigzag Scarf; Corkscrew Fringe; Kaleidoscope Scarf; Creating Motifs; Retro Bed Slippers; Reading Charts; Good Vibrations Bag; Felting; Less Is More Bags; Tapestry Crochet; Timeless Tank Top; Reverse Single Crochet; Stitched to Suit; Easy Skirt; Choosing Buttons; Easy Cardigan; Buttonholes; Easy PulloverSewing on a ButtonSetting a Sleeve Into an Armhole; On-the-Side Cardigan; Picot Edge; Block-on-Block Skirt; Graduating Hook Size; Girly-Girl Capelet; Lace Crochet; Bohemian Coat Sweater; Basic Afghan Crochet; Afghan Stitch; Nested Baskets; Perpendicular Crochet; Organic Baskets; Free-Form Crochet; Chaotic Bubble Pillow; Raised Stitches; Opulent Pillow; Crocheting with Novelty Yarns; Snuggle Under Throw; Yarn Suppliers; Index

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