Fair Isle Crochet Workshop

Author: Natasja van Vreeswijk
Publisher: National Geographic Books
ISBN: 1782217398
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
Languages : en
Pages : 0

Book Description
15 beautiful, contemporary Fair Isle crochet projects to make for the home. This beautiful pattern book is for crochet enthusiasts who want to go one step further. Fair isle is a well-known knitting technique, but can also be used for crochet. The Fair Isle crochet technique is explained in the first part, followed by 15 home decorations in the second part. These home accessories are made in a lovely vintage style and have geometric patterns and black and white as their base colours. From blankets and pillows, from ottomans to hip plant baskets, there are lots of gorgeous projects to make. The crochet patterns are accompanied by clear colour charts and beautiful photographs of the finished projects.

Fair Isle Crochet Workshop

Author: Vreeswijk
Publisher: Search Press Limited
ISBN: 1781266891
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
Languages : en
Pages :

Book Description
In this beautiful book, Tatiana Popova shows the reader how to create stunning crewelwork embroideries inspired by traditional fairy tales, including The Wizard of Oz, Karolcia, the Wild Swans and Cinderella. This magical collection takes as its central theme a magnificent embroidery depicting the 'Tree of Happiness'. Each part of the embroidery is then explored in detail through stitch diagrams, explanations of the threads used, and alternative ways of working. There are seven wonderful designs in total, each dedicated to one of Tatiana's favourite fairy tales, and all illustrated with gorgeous photographs and informative diagrams. Over 90 stitches are described in the book, all worked using stranded cotton and cotton pearl thread rather than traditional crewel wool, which gives the embroideries a fresh, modern appeal. Whether you are new to embroidery or an experienced embroiderer looking for inspiration and expert guidance, Tatiana's beautiful book is one you will turn to again and again.

Learn to Fair Isle Crochet

Author: Karen Ratto-Whooley
Publisher: Annie's
ISBN: 9781596357143
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
Languages : en
Pages : 24

Book Description
Fair Isle is a traditional knitting technique used to create patterns with multiple colors, and this book teaches crocheters this wonderful art of color change. Intermediate crocheters will follow color-coded charts as they learn to use a single crochet and carry behind or work over the yarn. The seven projects are explained with easy-to-follow instructions and are made using three to five different colored DK, chunky, or medium worsted-weight yarns. The designs include fingerless gloves, a cowl, a hat, a purse, leg warmers, a pocket shawl, and a scarf.

Fair Isle Crochet Projects

Author: Melissa Leapman
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781464770395
Category : Crocheting
Languages : en
Pages : 48

Book Description

Alice Starmore's Book of Fair Isle Knitting

Author: Alice Starmore
Publisher: Dover Knitting, Crochet, Tatting, Lace
ISBN: 9780486472188
Category : Knitting
Languages : en
Pages : 0

Book Description
Scotland's Fair Isle is celebrated the world over for its distinctive, stranded-color knitting, and Alice Starmore is famous for her expertise in designing and instructing knitters in this appealing regional tradition. This volume is profusely illustrated with color photographs, plus drawings and charts that illustrate the art's history, patterns, and techniques.

Crochet Colorwork Made Easy

Author: Claire Goodale
Publisher: Page Street Publishing
ISBN: 1645673774
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
Languages : en
Pages : 168

Book Description
Your Ultimate Guide to Mastering Colorwork with Crochet Creating gorgeous colorwork projects is so much easier than it looks! In this unparalleled guide, colorwork expert Claire Goodale walks you through three distinctive styles—Tapestry, Intarsia and Fair Isle—introducing each technique through bright,contemporary patterns. With clear step-by-step photos, smart tips and straightforward directions, Claire shatters the myth that impressive colorwork pieces are complicated—or possible only in knitting. You won’t believe how simple it is to pick up the essential skills to create unique designs. Try out Tapestry Crochet with the Trailing Vines Cardigan, working beautiful fresh green leaves into your new favorite sweater. Use the Intarsia method to layer on the color with the Ombré Prism Wrap or add an outdoorsy motif with the Mountaintop Cowl. Fair Isle isn’t just for knitters! Work some Nordic style into your winter wardrobe with the beautiful Falling Snowflakes Hat and matching sweater. This is the only book you need to incorporate detailed patterns and fun shapes into beautiful, cozy accessories, sweaters and more. Your crochet practice is about to get a lot more fun!

Fair Isle Knitting and Design

Author: Nicki Merrall
Publisher: The Crowood Press
ISBN: 1785006983
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
Languages : en
Pages : 456

Book Description
Traditional Fair Isle knitting and design skills were originally handed down from one Shetland generation to the next, with each new generation of knitters experimenting, adapting and extending the repertoire of patterns to develop the Fair Isle knitting we see today. Fair Isle knitting is fascinating - only two colours are used in any single row - yet the patterns and colours chosen combine to create something that is more than the sum of its parts. The distinctive combination of colours and patterns, ranging from the simple to the highly intricate, continues to inspire knitters worldwide. This beautifully illustrated book includes the development of Fair Isle knitting; a collection of Fair Isle patterns and motifs; exercises to develop a sense of colour and apply colour theory to Fair Isle knitting and a detailed step-by-step guide for the techniques used in Fair Isle knitting. Five original designs, with further ideas for their modification and development are included too as well as guidance on adapting and designing Fair Isle projects of your own.

Interlocking Crochet

Author: Tanis Galik
Publisher: Penguin
ISBN: 1440217831
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
Languages : en
Pages : 128

Book Description
Get hooked on Interlocking Crochet! Do you want to create incredible crochet projects that will leave even experienced crocheters amazed and wondering, "How did she do that?" Would you like to crochet one project that has two unique, attractive looks? Try the technique of interlocking crochet, which takes simple stitches and turns them into richly textured, reversible fabrics. There has never been a book that explores this technique so thoroughly. Inside Interlocking Crochet you'll find: • Step-by-step illustrations of the crochet stitches that turn yarn into incredible interlocking crochet fabric • A stitch dictionary with 80 beautiful stitch patterns • 10 projects ranging from lovely, luxurious scarves to big, cozy afghans Try your hand (and crochet hook!) at this unique and interesting technique—you might never want to go back to regular crochet again!

Fair Isle to Crochet

Author: Karen Whooley
Publisher: Leisure Arts
ISBN: 160140526X
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
Languages : en
Pages : 22

Book Description
Fair Isle isn't just for knitters! When you crochet these five afghans, you ll easily get the same richly detailed look as knitted Fair Isle designs. It's as simple as using single crochet stitches and following our full-color stitch charts! The Southwest Warmth afghan offers muted sunset colors and is a perfect gift for a man. The Girl's Cozy Afghan is a vivid palette that includes purple and pink. The boys in the house will enjoy the Kid's Winter Warmer in orange, yellow, blue, and green. For babies, there is a soft flurry of snowflakes or a shower of sweet hearts. 5 crochet designs by Karen Ratto Whooley for Intermediate skill level, using medium weight yarn for 3 designs and light weight for the 2 baby designs.

Tunisian Crochet

Author: Sharon Hernes Silverman
Publisher: Stackpole Books
ISBN: 081170484X
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
Languages : en
Pages : 130

Book Description
"An excellent instructional book for anyone. Presented beautifully." --Kristin Omdahl, www.styledbykristin.com "This is the book that pulled me in and set the hook (quite literally). SO well written. If you haven't gotten it yet, you should." --HookMeUp, Ravelry • Detailed instructions with full-color photographs and illustrations teach the art of Tunisian crochet • Stylish, contemporary patterns for apparel and home decor • Includes instructions for 16 projects Tunisian crochet, sometimes called the Afghan stitch, combines the ease of crocheting with the appearance of knitting. This instructional pattern book brings Tunisian crochet into the realm of high fashion with exquisite stitch patterns, meticulous shaping, and attractive finishing. Sixteen chic projects for apparel, accessories, and home decor are explained in detail. Readers will learn how to make wearable items such as a chain mail scarf, child's jumper, honeycomb skirt, and man's vest. Home decor projects include an ottoman cover, placemats, afghan, pillow, and more—all using Tunisian crochet techniques.