You'll think Christmas never looked so merry and bright as when you sprinkle crocheted stars, angels, and other lacy accents all through the house! These 41 Yuletide embellishments are perfect for the tree, on the table, on shelves, or as great gifts! 'Tis the Season for Thread Crochet (Leisure Arts #3152)

Decorate your home this Christmas with 33 festive designs. Ornaments, garlands, afghans, pillows, angels, snowmen, gift-card holders and more are included in this book. Designs are made using mostly worsted-weight yarn, plus size 10 crochet cotton and bulky-weight yarn.

"Delicate and fanciful flowers to crochet, made using fine crochet thread, are popular amongst crafters. Small in scale, the thread is transformed into a lush garden of lacy blossoms, leaves, and plants. From ethereal ferns to abundant ivies to vibrant wildflowers there are patterns for every season. Portable and easy to make on the go, they are a great way to use up leftover thread. Also, lace never goes out of style! The touch of elegance lace adds to garments and accessories makes this a wonderful book for crafters looking for timeless embellishments for their projects. For those new to crochet, there's a quick refresher course at the beginning of the book. Then the directory of flowers, organized by color and season, will have readers returning to the book all year round to create new designs for different occasions. Lastly, a projects section provides inspiration for using the finished flowers, whether you want to make a whole bouquet to brighten a room or a single applique to embellish a garment or hat, the possibilities are endless!"--

Contains patterns and instructions for crocheting Christmas decorations and gifts, including ornaments and ornament trims, tree skits, stockings, coasters and napkin rings, bottle covers, afghans and throws, scarves, aprons, and other items.

Beginner's Guide to Thread Crochet by Rita Weiss is an illustrated book of step-by-step instructions devoted to one of the great joys of crochet: creating beautiful lace with a steel crochet hook and fine thread. Learn all about the stitches and techniques; then put your skills to practice with 15 lovely projects, from coasters to an elegant shawl. There also are special helps such as how to increase and decrease, read a pattern, achieve gauge and starch and block a finished project. Designs include Elegant Edging, Quick Edging, Shells and Clusters, The Royal Edge, Lovely Lacy Scarf, Sea Shell Doily, Summertime Shawl, Lyric Shawl, Delightful Doily, Spring Coasters, Table Runner and Place Mat, Pinwheel Doily, Lacy Capelet and Sachets.

Stitch a dishcloth a day for the next year! 52 designs to crochet include textures, stripes, circles, and flowers. We’ve divided our offering into the four seasons and know you’ll find many, many designs that are perfect for your kitchen or gifts for all of your friends and family to enjoy! Designs are made using size 10 crochet cotton thread and worsted-weight cotton yarn. Skill Level: Easy to Intermediate.

One of the most delicious things a girl can do for herself is to show up in a new look. So, why not treat yourself to these fresh fasions in crochet? A ballet top pirouettes in the hue of pink lemonade. The deep raspberry sleeveless top is lightly iced with white lace. Cocoa-brown richness takes shape as a belted jacket. And swirls of apple green come together to create a tangy temptation of a top. The fne textures and luscious colours are courtesy of cotton thread. The tasteful styling is by designer Kathryn A. Clark.