35 crochet patterns for every kind of bag Using the latest colours and techniques, Emma Friedlander-Collins brings you a fun and functional collection of bags to crochet. There are bags for carrying around all your essentials, such as the Aztec Shoulder Bag made in tapestry crochet, and the Strawberry Handbag. Then there are totes and holdalls, including a Spring Shopper with neon-bright trim, and a Hipster Duffle in green and khaki - perfect for camping and festivals, or just for when you've got a lot to carry. To complete the set, there are cases and covers, such as a Zig-zag Glasses Case to match the Aztec Shoulder Bag, a Pencil Case and a cover for your e-reader. With a techniques section covering all the basic stitches and tapestry crochet, instructions on lining your bag, and suggestions for variations to make each design your own, you will be able to make a bag that is both beautiful and useful, as well as unique.

Here's a bag for every reason, with styles that keep you on the cutting edge of fashion--in crochet! Drew Emborsky's handbag designs give you six very cool ways to take it all with you. Plus, optional handle instructions are included for three of the bags! Emborsky, also known as The Crochet Dude, is famous for his wildly popular blog, magazine features, books, and television appearances. The designs in this book include Barrel Purse, Bucket-Style Tote, Purse, Swirl Handbag, Striped Purse, and Hobo Tote.

You love crocheting and bags or purse at the same time? You want to make some diy gifts for your friends? Sp this book is totally for you. It includes 35 Beautiful Bag Crochet Patterns that you can look through. There are many different kinds of crocheted bags and purses such as: Chocolate Tote, Stash Baskets, Drawstring Makeup Pouch, ect. This book goes with: - High quality illustrations - Short notes for easy-understanding A cool gift for people who love crocheting as well as fashion.Grab this book and have a great crocheting time.

The 35 patterns in Mindful Crochet include specially designed elements of repetition, color and texture, which will help you relax, refocus and unwind. Anyone who's ever tried to master a new stitch or work out which granny squares should go where on an afghan will appreciate how crochet can totally engage your attention and harness your creativity. Being "in the moment" is an essential part of following a pattern, keeping your yarn on the hook, counting stitches, and remembering which color to use next. Emma Leith shows how these qualities can become a form of mindfulness practice, bringing you peace, calm, and a greater sense of well-being. There are projects you can make for yourself or your home, and others designed to be given as gifts. The satisfaction you'll get from creating these lovely makes and seeing others appreciate them is another important way in which crochet can encourage a positive outlook and bring happiness.

The loopy, lacy, textured patterns of crochet are taking the fashion runways by storm. And millions of crocheters have their hooks poised, waiting for trendy new patterns for handhooked, high-fashion accessories. Noted crochet designer and author Candi Jensen is transforming the look of crochet with two great new books. Crochet Bags! includes 15 projects ranging from a swinging cotton bag in hot summer colors to an elegant evening purse adorned with feathers. Specialty techniques include working with suede yarn, integrating beads into crochet, creating a fan-shaped purse, making a string market bag, and even crocheting with recycled plastic shopping bags to create a colorful and waterproof beach bag. Packaged in Storey’s best-selling die-cut series, with the signature at-a-glance, chart-format instructions, Crochet Bags! will be irresistible to all the fashion-conscious crocheters who want to show off the new range of styles and looks that are achievable with a hook, a ball of yarn—and Candi Jensen’s great patterns.

From elegant to funky, popular designer Keiko Okamoto presents a wide selection of crochet stitches in this valuable reference. Amazing Japanese Crochet Stitches includes versatile stitch patterns that can be used in just about any piece. Whether you want to recreate an Irish lace in creamy neutrals or play with stitches that stand out for their unusual shape and dimension, this book has it all. You'll find designs for unusual yarns, unique stitch patterns and some amazing edgings. Seven practice projects help you cut loose with some creative application, including: Two elegant, lacy shawls Two fun flowery necklaces A bohemian vest in neutral tones A wildly embellished rainbow scarf The most one-of-a-kind bag you'll ever see A technical section demonstrates the stitches step-by-step, so readers can become familiar with crocheting in the Japanese style. Amazing Japanese Crochet Stitches is a joy for the experienced crocheter, and a valuable reference for needlecraft enthusiasts everywhere!

Intimidated by knitting with all the colors needed to create a beautiful Fair Isle pattern? Now you can get the look of colorwork knitting with the ease of Tunisian crochet!