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    So Pretty! Crochet: Inspiration and Instructions for 24 Stylish Projects
    So Pretty! Crochet: Inspiration and Instructions for 24 Stylish Projects
    So Pretty! Crochet: Inspiration and Instructions for 24 Stylish Projects
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    So Pretty! Crochet: Inspiration and Instructions for 24 Stylish Projects

    By Amy Palanjian

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    Two dozen delightful crochet patterns from countries around the world.
     
    Stitch up super-stylish handmade goodies with So Pretty! Crochet. Craft expert and editor Amy Palanjian presents twenty-four irresistible projects—from craft stars around the world from Portugal to Latvia to Australia and beyond. You’ll find patterns for delicate necklaces, a soft and cozy hat and gloves, chic headbands, a darling garland, sweet nesting bowls, and much more.
     
    With detailed instructions, helpful charts, crafty anecdotes, and stunning color photographs showcasing the oh-so-pretty projects, this vibrant collection elevates the classic craft of crochet and makes it perfectly stylish for today!
    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherOpen Road Integrated Media
    Release dateApr 20, 2012
    ISBN9781452113036
    So Pretty! Crochet: Inspiration and Instructions for 24 Stylish Projects

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      Book preview

      So Pretty! Crochet - Amy Palanjian

      So Pretty!

      CROCHET

      Inspiration and Instruction for 24 Stylish Projects

      AMY PALANJIAN

      Stitch Charts by Rae Ritchie

      Chronicle Books

      Contents

      Introduction

      Tools & Technioues

      Basic Tools

      Common Abbreviations

      Crochet Terms

      Handy Videos And Tutorials

      Selecting Your Yarn

      Common Yarn Weights

      Projects

      Victoria Letemendia Koupparis

      Stormy Skies Bib Necklace

      Pastelito Necklace

      Janelle Haskin

      Scalloped-Edge Neck Warmer

      Scalloped-Edge Wristlets

      Margaret Oomen

      Web of Life Crochet-Covered Stone

      Jersey Cotton Rag Rug

      Brandy Velten

      Three-Strand Flower Headband

      Mary Jane Slippers

      Jessica Harrigfeld

      Lillian Mittens

      Petal Cap

      Jolanta Beinarovica

      Leila Necklace

      Linen Lariat

      Mercedes Tarasovichclark

      Ruffled Button-Up Pouch

      Windowpane Cuff

      Emily Ugolini

      Sweet Pea Ring

      I-Cord Braided Bracelet

      Cara Corey

      Vintage-Inspired Shell Hangers

      Double-Sided Throw Pillow Cover

      Rae Ritchie

      Crochet Nesting Bowls

      Crochet Ornaments

      Maria Ribeiro

      Leather Tube Bracelet

      Set of Four Leather Rings

      Pip Lincolne

      Yippee Bunting

      Coconut Ice Coasters

      Where To Source Supplies

      Independent Yarn Shops

      Yarn Suppliers, Spinners, And Dyers

      Embellishment Sources

      Fiber And Yarn Csas

      Fiber Festivals

      How To Find Inspiration

      Online Crochet Resources

      Favorite Crochet Blogs

      Trusted Crochet Books

      Index

      Acknowledgments

      About the Author

      Copyright

      INTRODUCTION

      As a magazine editor and avid blog reader, I see hundreds of craft projects, products, and patterns each week. But the ones that catch my eye are the ones that come with a story—a story that explains a bit about the woman behind each handmade item. I love knowing what inspired her to be creative and in what context she explored her craft. Knowing the backstory allows me to connect with both the person and the craft on a more intimate level.

      Crochet has benefited greatly from an explosion of women interpreting the craft on their own terms and sharing their stories of creative pursuits. No longer is it only a means to make an afghan, but the essential identity of crochet has expanded. It’s now a way to make intricate jewelry, including necklaces, bracelets, and rings, using leather and thread as delicate as lace. It’s a means to create personal accessories, like mittens and hats, using the finest cashmere worked with an eye on the smallest details. It’s also a method to create home accessories like pillows, rugs, and bowls, using repurposed materials, reinterpreted patterns, and improvised techniques. In fact, crochet has gone so far from the stuffy image it had a few decades ago that at first glance, you might not even realize that some of the projects in this book are made with a crochet hook.

      More importantly, though, for a growing community of women all over the world, exploring crochet with their own unique perspectives is a way to take knowledge that’s been handed down—whether from a grandmother, an aunt, an online friend, or even a trusted book—and distill it according to their own preferences. So at the same time that the projects in this book give a nod to traditions and shared learning, there is a decided leaning forward, a stretching of the basic idea of crochet into something more inclusive and interesting.

      The innovation in this one category of craft speaks to our growing need to balance our modern, busy lives with physical handiwork. More and more of us feel a deep need to make things with our hands in order to feel grounded in the rest of our lives. It helps us to feel a sense of accomplishment—to calm our minds with deliberate (and often repeti-tive and soothing) work. Considered this way, the act of sitting down to crochet a new necklace or a table runner is almost an act of self-preservation. And increasingly, it’s a way to show the world who we are and what we’re capable of—on our own creative terms.

      In this book, you’ll find a mix of projects that demonstrate these ideas. The twelve contributors—from countries around the world, including the United States, Portugal, Latvia, Cyprus, and Australia—each offer up two incredibly unique crochet projects that show off their personalities and individual skills. They include jewelry like a looped necklace, stacked leather rings, a lariat, and a cuff bracelet; home accessories including nesting bowls, ornaments, a pillow cover, and bunting; and personal accessories such as scalloped wristlets, mittens, a sweet hat, a darling pouch, and much, much more. The range of projects will give you room to play with new skills, explore new ideas, and entertain your own creative sparks. To me, this diversity in the interpretation of crochet is truly inspiring, so go, turn the page, crochet yourself some treats, and enjoy learning from these incredibly crafty women.

      —Amy

      TOOLS & TECHNIOUES

      BASIC TOOLS

      Crochet is a craft that involves relatively few supplies. Stock up on quality notions and tools, and you’ll have them for years to come.

      EMBROIDERY THREAD

      Often made with six strands woven together, embroidery thread is used to embellish projects or to work very fine crochet. It is also known as embroidery floss and is available in cotton, linen, metallic, and rayon.

      HOOKS

      The basic tool for crochet comes in plastic, bamboo, and aluminum, and choosing your preferred material is really up to you since each feels slightly differently in hand. The lower the number, the smaller the hook, and the thinner the thread or yarn that you will use with it. Higher-numbered hook sizes are usually used with thicker yarns. Here are the standard sizes in letter, number, and millimeter (mm), which may or may not all appear on a yarn or thread label—it depends on where you live and the manufacturer. (Though there will always be at least one measurement for your reference.)

      Note: There are also tiny steel hooks that are used for projects with more intricate stitches. They have their own numbering system, which runs from Size 00 (3.5 mm; the largest) through Size 14 (.75 mm; the smallest). Measurements can vary, so pay most attention to the mm called for to avoid the otherwise inevitable confusion.

      SCISSORS

      A pair of small scissors will suffice for most projects and will fit into any portable sewing kit. Gingher’s 4- or 5-inch Knife-Edge Embroidery Scissors come with a protective cover for safe storage and are sharp enough to prevent your yarn from fraying when you snip (available at gingher.com). A pair of blunt-edge baby scissors (available at most drugstores) is also a safe option for crocheters with kids (or pets) around.

      SEWING THREAD

      Since some inexpensive sewing thread breaks easily due to poor quality, look for cotton or hand-quilting thread by Guetermann, or cotton-covered polyester Button & Craft thread by Coats & Clark. Both are strong and durable options.

      TAPESTRY NEEDLE

      This type of needle is thick with a big eye, which is helpful for threading thicker yarns when it’s time to weave in your ends or sew pieces of a project together.

      COMMON ABBREVIATIONS

      approx = approximately

      beg = begin or beginning

      CC = contrast color

      ch = chain stitch(es)

      ch-sp = space

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