So Pretty! Crochet: Inspiration and Instructions for 24 Stylish Projects
Amy Palanjian
Language: English
Pages: 160
ISBN: 1452103607
Format: PDF / Kindle (mobi) / ePub
Stitch up super-stylish handmade goodies with So Pretty! Crochet. Here, editor and craft expert Amy Palanjian presents twenty-four irresistible projects—from craft stars around the world. You'll find patterns for delicate necklaces, a soft and cozy hat and gloves, chic headbands, a darling garland, sweet nesting bowls, and much more. With detailed instructions, helpful charts, crafty anecdotes, and stunning color photographs showcasing the oh-so-pretty projects, this vibrant collection elevates the classic craft of crochet and makes it perfectly stylish for today!
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Use with it. Higher-numbered hook sizes are usually used with thicker yarns. Here are the standard sizes in letter, number, and millimeter (mm), which may or may not all appear on a yarn or thread label—it depends on where you live and the manufacturer. (Though there will always be at least one measurement for your reference.) Size B/1/2.25 mm Size K/10.5/6.5 mm Size C/2/2.75 mm Size L/11/8 mm Size D/3/3.25 mm Size M/13/9 mm Size E/4/3.5 mm Size N/15/10 mm Size F/5/3.75 mm Size P/16/11.5 mm.
Natural materials. Sometimes, natural gray is so much more full of energy than any other bright color,” notes Jolanta. FIND JOLANTA Magdalinen.etsy.com Magdalinen.erayo.com LEILA NECKLACE Delicate chain stitches lift ordinary thread to a whole new level of delightfulness in this unique project. With the addition of handmade (but easy-to-make) flowers, this necklace is an impressive statement that even a newbie can master. * * * MATERIALS 1¾ oz/50 g (approximately 600 yd/475.
Next sc]; rep from * to last 3 sc, sc to end, join. (84) Rnds 10–15: Ch 2, sc in each sc around, join. (84) Rnd 16: Ch 4 (counts as dc, ch 1), *[sk 1 sc, dc in next sc, ch 1]; rep from * around, join with a sl st into third ch of beg ch-4. (42 dc, 42 ch-1 sp) Rnd 17: Ch 2, *[sc into ch-1 space, sc in dc]; rep from * around, join. (84 sc) Rnd 18: Ch 2, sc in each sc around, join. (84 sc) Rnd 19: *[Ch 2, sk next sc, sl st into next sc]; rep from * to end to create a scallop finish, join with a.
5: Join pink. Sc 1 into each st around. (54 sts) Fasten off neatly. FINISHING Thread your needle with the loose tail of yarn. Sew your ends in neatly by weaving the needle between the stitches, pulling the loose yarn through as you go. First weave one way, then the other. Cut yarn close to your work and give your coaster a tug to make the end magically disappear among the stitches. Repeat to make a whole set of 4 coasters. VARIATIONS * Make each coaster in all one color, or in two.
From each other occurs each Mother’s Day weekend in May. VERMONT SHEEP AND WOOL FESTIVAL Vermontsheep.org Tunbridge, VT Visit in early October to view the hand-spun wool contest and to stock up on locally produced roving and yarn. HOW TO FIND INSPIRATION ONLINE CROCHET RESOURCES Crocheters love to share their work online. Here’s where to find them and where to go to join an online community of your own. CRAFT YARN COUNCIL Craftyarncouncil.com Find resources for.