Connect the Shapes Crochet Motifs Creative Techniques for Joining Motifs of All Shapes; Includes 101 New Motif Designs

by Eckman, Edie

• ISBN13: 9781603429733
• ISBN10: 1603429735
• Format: Spiral Bound
• Copyright: 2012-10-23
• Publisher: Storey Publishing, LLC

Summary

One-of-a-kind motifs are just the beginning. Now, Connect the Shapes Crochet Motifs, this guide to creative joining techniques, shows how easy it is to combine multiples of a motif to form a whole new pattern, from lacy links to 3-D effects, swirls, radiants, and wheels. The variations are endless, as each joining technique can be used with a wide range of motifs. Eckman also provides more than 100 new designs. Each one, and every joining technique, is accompanied with step-by-step instructions and the innovative Japanese-inspired charts crocheters are enthusiastically embracing. This superb collection gives crocheters all the tools they need to create their favorite projects, making it the must-have reference.

Author Biography

Edie Eckman is the author of Connect the Shapes Crochet Motifs, Around the Corner Crochet Borders, Beyond the Square Crochet Motifs, The Crochet Answer Book, and Christmas Crochet for Hearth, Home & Tree, as well as co-editor of Crochet One-Skein Wonders® and Crochet One-Skein Wonders® for Babies. She is a nationally known teacher, designer, writer, and editor in both the crochet and knitting worlds. She lives in Waynesboro, Virginia.

Table of Contents

Introduction

 

Part I: Techniques

Get Started

Reading Charts

In the Beginning

Starting a Round

Ending a Round

Weaving in Ends

Choosing Yarn

Working with Color

Creating Shapes

Arranging Shapes

Filler Motifs

Planning Pays

 

Get It Together

Join When You're Done

Join as You Go (JAYGo)

Continuous Motifs

Edges and Finishing

Connecting Crochet in Other Ways

 

Part II: Motifs and Joins

Classic Grannies

A Little Double Crochet

Gathered Chains

Lacy Links

Layered Mesh

SC/DC

All Clustered

Triple Petals

Start with a Flower

3-D Fun

Swirls

Radiants

Picots in Plural

Wheels and Shells

Inner Connectivity

 

Part III: Patterns

Linen Place Mat

Snowy Shaped Shawl

Reversible Camp Rug

Mary Frances Pincushions

Layered Motif Afghan

Summer Baby Blanket

Pie Wedge Pillow

Flower Garland

Poet Vest

Lacy Skirt

Cottage Lamp Shade

 

Motif Directory

Glossary

Yarn Sources

Acknowledgments

Index