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Revealing the secrets to designing with color in unique and unexpected ways, this innovative resource offers 20 original patterns that explore sophisticated ways to play with color and build color confidence for all crocheters. Various projects are featured, from clothing and accessories to home décor, all of which are crafted with fine yarns and big hooks to create a fluid fabric that is never stiff. Ideal for all skill levels, chapters include single- and two-color designs, which teaches a pleated hat and triangular shawl; Stripes, which offers a half-circle bag and an Afghan; Color Blocks, featuring a chain lace shawl and a pillow; Stranded, detailing mittens and a patterned yoke sweater; and Random Color, which highlights a round tea table cover, among many other projects. With various tips and tricks—such as a proportion guide for working with color bands, techniques on stranding and working over yarn tails, and simple ways to finish a project—this definitive handbook will encourage crocheters to experiment with color, design outside their comfort zones, and make unique color combinations work.
J_Hibbard
Posted June 29, 2010
If I had to choose just one book on crochet for beginners as well as for those with experience, this would be it. The styles make excellent use of crochet's strengths; these are not just "too bad you're not knitting" designs. They won't go out of date. The book's production and presentation are outstanding. The page layout is clearly designed for the user: the project details are copiously photographed with no hairdos or odd poses hiding the neckline and no too-dark colors camouflaging the stitch-work! Even an extremely easy piece, such as the "chain lace big fat scarf," is sophisticated, looks complex, and is highly rewarding.
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Posted November 21, 2009
Finally, a book of crochet projects that don't look like your grandma's granny square and zig-zag afghans. (Not that I don't treasure those afghans!) This book is a fantastic resource for up-to-date, colorful crochet projects that use the great new yarns that are out on the market. I made the double bobble scarf and liked it so much, as did my 25-year-old daughter, that I made one for her for Christmas.
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Revealing the secrets to designing with color in unique and unexpected ways, this innovative resource offers 20 original patterns that explore sophisticated ways to play with color and build color confidence for all crocheters. Various projects are featured, from clothing and accessories to home décor, all of which are crafted with fine yarns and big hooks to create a fluid fabric that is never stiff. Ideal for all skill levels, chapters include single- and two-color designs, which teaches a pleated hat and ...