Tapestry crochet is a technique that allows crocheters to add colorwork to their projects. This wonderful book includes basic steps on how to carry and wrap yarn, change colors, step-by-step photos, written instructions and charts. A great learn-to book! Also included are 7 projects perfect for a beginner.

Once ideas and images come to mind, the next step in weaving your tapestry--interpreting these into effective compositions--may be challenging. Learn here, in ways that relate specifically to tapestry art, the design basics you need to make your best work. Renowned master weaver Scanlin offers 60 step-by-step "explorations" that lead you from understanding design concepts in your head to using them on your loom. Be inspired to explore "weavable" ways to manage line, shape, color, texture, emphasis, balance, rhythm, and more for results that bring your tapestries to a new level. In Part 1, dive into the fundamentals of design. Parts 2 and 3 hold explorations--exercises with a tapestry twist. Part 4 teaches ways to turn designs into cartoons. A resource treasure trove offers ideas for finishing tapestries (essential to the design's completeness), helpful templates, glossaries, and other core information to carry forward on your creative path.

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.

Offers instructions on basic stitches and techniques with 18 bead crochet projects, including purses, carrying cases, and a hat. Benson offers instructions on basic stitches and techniques.

Crochet bright and beautiful clothes and accessories with this guide to the most exciting crochet colorwork techniques including intarsia, mosaic and tapestry crochet. Why should knitters have all the fun when it comes to colourwork? If you prefer using one hook to two needles but wish you could crochet colourful garments like knitters then this collection of colourful crochet clothing is for you. Whether it’s a sweater with a decorative yoke or a matching beanie and glove set in a Scandinavian-inspired design, this collection of crochet patterns shows that it’s not just knitters who can make colorwork sweaters and accessories – crochet can be just as versatile once you know the techniques. Author, Sandra Gutierrez, explains how to use tapestry crochet and its variations to create a fairisle crochet patterns on garments and accessories including a hat and mittens set, a yoked sweater, a Christmas jumper and a summer top. Other colorwork techniques include standard mosaic crochet, worked flat and in the round; single row mosaic crochet worked in the round to create texture; intarsia crochet which lends itself to more graphic images; and how to use stripes and color blocking as an accent on a shawl and sweater. The collection also includes a number of garment construction techniques so you can build your crochet clothing skills as well as learning the colorwork techniques. Some of the techniques included are: top down construction; how to stitch a circular yoke; shaping raglan sleeves; vertical construction; shaping with short rows and how to make faux I-cords. Some of the garments are crocheted in the round while others are worked flat so you can build up your construction skills as you go and choose your favourite methods.

Learn the art of amigurumi to create small, plushy versions of your favorite Harry Potter characters, creatures, and magical objects, such as Professor Snape, a Pygmy Puff, a Howler, and more! Packed with cuteness and more than 25 amigurumi patterns, Harry Potter: The Official Book of Crochet Amigurumi will have you crocheting adorable witches and wizards in no time! A comprehensive, officially licensed guide to crocheting amigurumi from the Wizarding World, Harry Potter: The Official Book of Crochet Amigurumi includes designs for every skill level and a wide range of stitches and techniques featuring yarn expertly matched to the true colors used in the films. Also included are behind-the-scenes facts and quotes from the films, as well as concept art and film stills to inspire your creativity and relive favorite movie moments. With beautiful full-color photography, step-by-step instructions, and clearly presented charts and schematics, Harry Potter: The Official Book of Crochet Amigurumi is the ultimate guide to creating your own adorable companions from the Wizarding World. A MUST-HAVE FOR FANS: Featuring adorable designs for the likes of Harry, Fawkes, the Golden Snitch, and other Harry Potter favorites, this book is a must-have for any fan STUNNING IMAGES: Beautiful, full-color photos of finished designs help ensure success FOR ALL SKILL LEVELS: Perfect for kids, adults, and families, this book has easy-to-follow patterns, making it ideal for any skill level and occasion. OFFICIALLY LICENSED: This is the first and only official Wizarding World crochet amigurumi guide

Get "hooked" into the quirky world of Amigurumi! Crochet these irresistibly cute creatures--today's coolest craze in crochet. Over 20 projects are super hip and super quick to make-- you need only basic crochet skills and small amounts of yarn Funky designs include mommy and baby owls, hedgehogs, and penguins, plus silly crocheted treats like cupcakes and ice-cream cones Find complete instructions for crocheting designs and adding facial features and other embellishments