Tunisian Sampler Blanket & Pillow

Author: Rohn Strong
Publisher: Annie's Wholesale
ISBN: 1640254803
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
Languages : en
Pages : 39

Book Description
Tunisian crochet, sometimes called afghan crochet, is a crochet technique that uses an elongated crochet hook with a stopper. A combination of knitting, crocheting, and weaving, Tunisian crochet features both a forward pass and a return pass, giving the piece a unique fabric all to itself. You will find 33 stitches that include a blend of beginner, easy, and intermediate skill levels. Purchase includes access to an online tutorial for help with the more complicated stitches. Lace, colorwork, textural, and beginner stitches create an ever-evolving afghan that you can't put down without working just one more row! Afghan is 46" wide and 54" long; pillow is 12".

Modern Crocheted Afghans, Throws, and Pillows (US)

Author: Laura Strutt
Publisher: Ryland Peters & Small
ISBN: 1782497757
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
Languages : en
Pages : 316

Book Description
Crochet these colorful and stylish home accessories with 35 patterns by young designer Laura Strutt, author of the best-selling Modern Crocheted Shawls and Wraps. Laura Strutt brings you a range of new designs for afghans, blankets, throws, and pillow covers. Divided by color theme—Bright and Beautiful, Warm and Rich, and Neutral and Natural—with modern designs, there is something for every home, whatever your decorating style. Make a rainbow granny circle blanket using rich, bright yarns, or try a chunky striped throw in soft neutrals. A wrap-around granny square makes the perfect cover for a floor pillow, while block stitch shows off bright pastels in a square afghan. Patterns are graded so you can start with something simple if you are a beginner, or select something more advanced if you are skilled with a hook and yarn.

Colorful Crochet Afghans and Pillows

Author: Kristel Salgarollo
Publisher: Stackpole Books
ISBN: 0811714632
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
Languages : en
Pages : 82

Book Description
Brighten up your home with bold, colorful patterns for 12 afghans and 7 pillows in a variety of styles. • Many designs pay homage to classic quilt patterns such as Trip Around the World, Log Cabin, and Nine-Patch quilts, reinterpreting them with a unique crochet twist • Includes modern updates of old patterns such as granny squares and the classic wavy stripes afghan that use creative color choice to make these classic styles new and exciting • Get creative by incorporating fabric and simple sewing or adding flower embellishments to a simple design • Skills refresher section gives step-by-step illustrations and directions for the basic crochet stitches as well as essential skills for assembling afghans and pillow covers

Colorful Crochet Afghans and Pillows

Author: Kristel Salgarollo
Publisher: Stackpole Books
ISBN: 1461750784
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
Languages : en
Pages : 81

Book Description
Brighten up your home with bold, colorful patterns for 12 afghans and 7 pillows in a variety of styles. Many designs pay homage to classic quilt patterns such as Trip Around the World, Log Cabin, and Nine-Patch quilts, reinterpreting them with a unique crochet twist Includes modern updates of old patterns such as granny squares and the classic wavy stripes afghan that use creative color choice to make these classic styles new and exciting Get creative by incorporating fabric and simple sewing or adding flower embellishments to a simple design Skills refresher section gives step-by-step illustrations and directions for the basic crochet stitches as well as essential skills for assembling afghans and pillow covers

The Art of Crochet Blankets

Author: Rachele Carmona
Publisher: Penguin
ISBN: 1632505738
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
Languages : en
Pages : 145

Book Description
Discover a new source of inspiration for your crochet hook...the beautiful work of today's modern makers! Follow popular crochet blanket designer Rachele Carmona through her unique collection of crochet blankets inspired by the work of popular independent artists. The Art of Crochet Blankets will help you create your own colorful crochet blankets as unique works of art for your home! Inside this one-of-a-kind crochet blanket guide you'll find: • Details on how to translate art to hook with 18 bold and unique crochet afghan patterns influenced by the works of their feature artist. • Modern quilts, fabric designs, tapestry weaving, digital art, and more become the source of one-of-a-kind projects for a more artful home. • Biographies and beautiful photos profiling 6 inspiring modern makers--Tula Pink, April Rhodes, Maryanne Moodie, Fransisco Valle, Maud Vantours, and Caitline Dowe-Sandes. Discover the inspiration that lies beyond the world of crochet with The Art of Crochet Blankets.

Patchwork Crochet

Author: Kristel Salgarollo
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781446305331
Category : Crocheting
Languages : en
Pages : 0

Book Description
Patchwork Crochet is a stunning collection of blankets, throws, afghans and bedspreads inspired by classic patchwork blocks. There are over 12 patterns with variations for throws, bedspreads and cushions that are both practical and beautiful. Designs include crocheted versions of classic patchwork blocks including the paper pieced Grandmother's Flower Garden and Nine Patch, as well as Log Cabin and Rail Fence. All the crochet techniques and charts are included to create these unique designs, as well as thrifty tips for using leftover wool and cotton thread. This colourful collection of patchwork patterns will inspire you to pick up your crochet hook and create beautiful blankets to liven up your home.

Crocheted Home

Author: Kate Eastwood
Publisher: CICO Books
ISBN: 9781782498957
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
Languages : en
Pages : 0

Book Description
Create something beautiful for every room in the house with these 35 inspiring crochet patterns. With easy-to-follow patterns and unique designs from Kate Eastwood, you'll find something cozy, stylish or practical to have in your home all year round or to bring out at special occasions. Kate Eastwood, author of Crocheted Wreaths and Garlands, has created 35 beautiful and inspiring designs for the home, with something to suit every room in the house and every time of year. You could crochet a colorful bolster pillow or stylish pompom-edged throw for the living room, or a hot water bottle cover or blanket for the bedroom. Why not try making some seasonal tea cozies or smart table mats to impress your guests in the kitchen? Kate has designed some modern accessories for your bathroom, including a bathmat and cotton facecloths while the contemporary cloud blanket and colorful balloon pillow would look right at home in a child's bedroom or nursery. Kate has also included some great projects to use in the festive seasons, such as the Christmas Nordic wreath and the spring table runner, perfect for Easter. With clear patterns and illustrations of all the stitches, skills and techniques required, all you need is some yarn and a hook to start creating beautiful projects for your home.

Big Book of Quick Knit Afghans

Author: Leisure Arts
Publisher: Leisure Arts
ISBN: 1574866435
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
Languages : en
Pages : 43

Book Description
Snuggle up by the fire with these 24 knit afghans, the perfect shield from winter's chill. Relatively quick and easy, each solid-color wrap offers comforting warmth while adding a welcome spot of color to the gray days of winter.

Reversible Color Crochet

Author: Laurinda Reddig
Publisher: Penguin
ISBN: 1620335255
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
Languages : en
Pages : 353

Book Description
Create completely reversible colorwork afghans and more! Innovative crocheter Laurinda Reddig created a unique and award-winning form of crochet that produces clear images that look exactly the same on both sides. Learn about this new method along with 28 reversible squares suitable for afghans or other items, make one of the 10 projects that use them, or find inspiration to design your own! Laurinda explains the basics of her technique and how to work with multiple colors at the same time. She demonstrates how to create graphic colorwork squares that range from simple geometric angles and shapes to a variety of picture squares including quilt-inspired blocks, flowers, the sun & moon, robots, aliens, and other fun projects for children. Create all 10 afghan projects complete with directions for joining, edging, and any additional stitch patterns used. Open your eyes to a whole new crochet technique--you won't want to miss it!

Our Favorite Crochet Stitches

Author: Daisy Farm Crafts
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780578915272
Category : Crocheting
Languages : en
Pages : 110

Book Description
"Hello! We're Tiffany and Hannah, the mom and daughter behind Daisy Farm Crafts, and this book is a quick reference guide for our favorite crochet stitches! Since we are often designing baby blankets, we really wanted to create a simple book where we could easily access pictures and instructions of our favorite stitches, and we thought you might enjoy one, too! We did our best to explain these stitches in a way we hope makes sense, but if you do find yourself needing some more visual help, you can find videos for all the stitches in this book on the Daisy Farm Crafts YouTube Channel. All the stitch instructions in this book are also available for free on daisyfarmcrafts.com." --