Create chic crocheted accessories with a boutique-exclusive look. A hot fashion trend, crochet has become increasingly popular on the runway. It Girl Crochet is a must have, well-curated collection of chic and wearable items you might find (and happily pay for) in trendy boutiques. The projects in the book are organized by three styles--Art Nouveau, Bohemian, and Mod--and include hats, bags, scarves, mittens and fingerless mitts, belts, shawlettes, socks, and other wardrobe essentials. The designs use basic crochet stitches as well as more unusual techniques such as intarsia, Tunisian crochet, tapestry crochet, beading, applique, and join-as-you-go motifs. Projects range in difficulty from advanced beginner to advanced intermediate. Along with detailed instructions, many of the projects include stitch diagrams, favorites among crocheters for clearly illustrating stitch patterns. You will not only want to make these projects, you'll want to wear them and gift them!

Maybe you ve already mastered scarves and are bored with them, or maybe you ve never knitted before but are drawn to the trendy knitted fashions you re seeing on the runways and in your favourite shops. If all the knitting books you ve picked up seem like they re written for the likes of your Great Aunt Mabel rather than for you and your hipper crowd, It Girl Knits is your new best friend - and fashion consultant. Created by 16-year-old "It Girl" Phoenix Bess, the 30 projects presented here were all designed with a youthful philosophy - and are pieces that Bess actually wears. A Baby Doll Top, Shortie Jacket, Fingerless Gloves, Beaded Bandana, Capri Leggings, Gold Halter Top, Tiny Shorts - all are easy to knit but make big statements. Every project adheres to the Bess design principles: the use of fibres that create a great fit and are soft to the touch (like bamboo, silk and cotton yarns) and clean, classic lines with an edgy twist (often via fun embellishments like beads, crystals and felt). Most of the patterns are for beginners and knitted in the round and include instructions for adjusting hemlines, inseams and waistlines to get the perfect fit for any body type. Divided into four chapters: Working, Relaxing, Recreating and Celebrating - It Girl Knits even features a colour chart to help you mix and match yarns and sidebars on how to add optional designer details and put together an outfitto flaunt your new knits.

Contemporary crochet star Rose Svane will teach you how to crochet your own cool clothes, accessories and Scandi homeware. With a calm, creative vibe, this is the perfect guide for complete beginners, and those who've already caught the crochet bug. Start with a crash-course in the key skills, then move on to 15 stunning step-by-step projects, from a tote bag and a bucket hat, to a plant basket and a cute bikini. Once you've got to grips with the techniques, you'll find that crochet can be a very mindful practice, and you'll soon have an essential new calming and creative outlet. In just a couple of years, crochet designer and author Rose Svane has created a global business whose customers count influencers Emma Chamberlain, Maddie Ziegler, and Meadow Walker. Her designs have been featured in Cosmopolitan and copied by people all over the world.

This helpful guide for teachers and handbook for students has all the information anyone needs to create an entertaining and educational class for children between ages 7 and 14. All you have to possess is knowledge of some basic crocheting skills; expert Kay Meadors will teach you the rest! Close-up photos show how to make each stitch (right-handed and left-handed), and the clear instructions are written without abbreviations, so they are easy for children to follow. These fun projects are included so students can practice each new skill: Bookmark/Napkin Ring, Wrist Band/Sweat Band, Coaster, 2 Dishcloths, Flower, Newborn Hat, Juggling Ball, Scarf, Rolled Brim Hat, Skull Cap, Lap Throw, Square Pillow, and Bear's Hat & Scarf.

This is a classic guide to crochet, a process of creating fabric from yarn, thread, or other material strands using a crochet hook. It offers the reader step-by-step instructions for the different techniques of crocheting, teaching them how to produce a variety of designs and simple garments in no time at all and requiring little previous experience. Ideal for beginners and seasoned knitters alike! Contents include: “Materials”, “Tools”, “Stitches”, “Chain Stitch”, “Double Crochet”, “Variations of Double Crochet”, “Treble”, “Double and Triple Treble”, “Half Treble”, “Slipstitch or Single Crochet”, “Abbreviations”, “American Terms”, “Increasing and Decreasing”, “Pattern Repeats”, etc. Many vintage books such as this are increasingly scarce and expensive. It is with this in mind that we are republishing this volume now in an affordable, modern, high-quality edition complete with a specially-commissioned new introduction on crochet.

An updated classic covering the latest techniques and trends in crocheting Are you hooked on the art of crochet? Looking for a fun new hobby that you can take with you virtually anywhere? Crocheting For Dummies, 2nd Edition gives you easy-to-understand instructions on how to choose the right tools, create basic stitches, and finish off your work to make beautiful pieces of art. From learning to create consistency with gauge swatch to decoding crochet patterns, symbols, and diagrams, this easy-to-follow guide is all you need to start creating beautiful designs in no time! This revised edition contains completely new content, including fresh new patterns, stitches, and techniques reflecting crocheting styles from around the world. Plus, it's packed with new and refreshed photos and line art throughout, along with step-by-step instructions that will easily guide you from your first stitch to your first sweater. A new section covering common crocheting mistakes and how to correct them Crocheting with eco-awareness: using organic yarns, as well as free trade and sustainably sourced fibers The best resources for purchasing supplies, as well as choosing and buying patterns Whether you're a first-time crocheter or looking to expand your skills, Crocheting For Dummies, 2nd Edition gives you the skills, techniques, and confidence to crochet like a pro.