100 Lace Flowers to Crochet A Beautiful Collection of Decorative Floral and Leaf Patterns for Thread Crochet

by Sainio, Caitlin

• ISBN13: 9781250019035
• ISBN10: 1250019036
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2013-05-28
• Publisher: St. Martin's Griffin

Summary

Re-create the beauty of a summer garden with this gorgeous selection of flowers, leaves and plants to crochet. From lacy blossoms to delicate ferns, you'll find patterns to suit any color, style or season. Small and quick to crochet, these flowers work wonderfully as accents for larger projects, as a creative use for leftover thread or a colorful introduction to thread crochet. Whether you're new to thread crochet, or a longtime enthusiast, you'll find clear instructions, along with all the basics needed. With the color and variety of their outdoor counterparts, these flowers can be used to embellish clothing and housewares, create decorative arrangements or wall hangings, make lovely and original cards, and more!

Author Biography

CAITLIN SAINIO has been crocheting for most of her life, and especially loves the delicate geometries of thread crochet. Trained as a mechanical engineer, she’s turned her engineering talents to crochet design, concentrating particularly on flowers, snowflakes, and the other beautiful patterns found in nature. She is the author of 100 Snowflakes to Crochet.

Table of Contents

Foreword

About this Book

1.) The Basics

Tools and materials

Symbols and abbreviations

Crochet refresher course

Stems and leaves

2.) Floral Collection

3.) Instructions

Basic Designs

Intermediate Designs

Advanced Designs

4.) Projects

Fall place settings

Colorful corsage

Christmas mirror

Blossom branches

Flower power garland

Spring tea cozy

Baby booties

Floral cushion

Index

Acknowledgments