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FUNKY CHUNKY CROCHETED
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If you're tired of using the same basic
ACCESSORIES
Jan Eaton
stitches in your crochet, pick up a copy of
David & Charles • £12.99
Basic Crochet Stitches for inspiration.
Funky Chunky is a great beginner’s guide for those
who have just begun to crochet or for anyone who
needs a refresher after having been out of the loop WILD TEA COSIES
for a while. Loani Prior
Starting out with fi ve basic crochet patterns, this Search Press • £10.99
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book will take you through a number of variations Who ever thought that tea cosies could be aquatic,
that will produce over 60 different accessories. After or that a bowl of fruit could adorn your morning
becoming familiar with basic skills and working easy cuppa? Wild Tea Cosies shows us that tea cosies can
patterns, such as the scarf, you can easily graduate to be not only functional, but delightful centerpieces
more advanced patterns once your skills improve. as well.
A variety of stitch patterns are outlined and can Loani Prior has compiled a number of her
easily be incorporated into many of the patterns, delightful patterns for both crochet and knitting in
allowing fl exibility and personality in your style this book of tea cosies. Enjoy a sandwich with your
of crochet. Embellishments also play a big part afternoon cup of tea? There’s a guilt- and calorie
in customising your items. Techniques such as free version with Sandwich, Anyone? that is sure to
appliqué, beading, and pompoms add character amuse your guests. If fl owers are your thing, A Single
and help to make your creations stand out from Rose or Sunfl ower will be just the thing to brighten
the rest. AM your day. AM
ISBN 13: 978-0715324356 ISBN-13: 978-1844484188
BASIC CROCHET STITCHES UNCOMMON CROCHET
Erika Knight Julie Armstrong Holetz
Anova • £14.99 Ten Speed Press • £14.99
If you’re tired of using the same basic stitches Think granny squares are for grannies? You’ll
in your crochet, pick up a copy of Basic Crochet change your mind when you see them made from
Stitches to gain a bit of inspiration. leather! Julie Holetz takes us on a journey through
Ready to take your crocheting to the next level? the world of crochet that will have even the biggest
If you want to 'Wow!' your next gift recipient with naysayers of the craft taking a second look.
a truly unique handmade offering, try one of the At fi rst look, Uncommon Crochet seems like many
250 stitches in this must-have book. Why not try other crochet books out there. But upon closer
your hand at a shawl in Sidesaddle Shell Stitch that investigation, you’ll fi nd that Julie’s designs are
is sure to brighten anyone’s day. Do you need a anything but ordinary.
warm afghan for those chilly nights? One done in Once past the techniques section you’ll fi nd many
Alternating Spike Stitch would be just the thing. fantastic designs for things from bags to a crocheted
The possibilities are endless and sure to keep sake set. With the exception of the felted items, all
you busy as you learn new and exciting ways of the projects are made from natural fi bres such as
to transform yarn into beautiful clothing and hemp, jute, kitchen string, and raffi a, which aren’t
accessories. AM often used in crochet. AM
ISBN-13: 978-1843404040 ISBN-13: 978-1580088589
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