Easy Crocheted Accessories

by Meldrum, Carol

• ISBN13: 9780896892750
• ISBN10: 0896892751
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2006-02-24
• Publisher: Krause Pubns Inc

Summary

Get hooked on crochet and find out how to make beautiful and functional accessories for yourself and your home, or as extra-special gifts. Crochet is quick, fun, and therapeutic, and with knowledge of just a few simple stitches you can start making all kinds of wonderful accessories. Book jacket.

Table of Contents

Introduction	p. 8
Materials, tools & techniques	p. 10
Materials	p. 12
Tools	p. 16
Getting started	p. 18
Basic stitches	p. 21
Working in rounds	p. 25
Shaping techniques	p. 26
Lace work	p. 28
Understanding patterns	p. 30
Gauge	p. 31
Finishing techniques	p. 32
Quick-and-easy bags & purses	p. 38
Slash-handled bag	p. 40
Acid-bright zigzag bag	p. 42
Bulb bag	p. 44
Big shopping bag	p. 46
Evening purses	p. 48
Quick-and-easy throws & pillows	p. 50
Softly textured throw	p. 52
Softly textured pillow	p. 54
Ruffle throw	p. 56
Ruffle pillow	p. 59
Funky floor pillow	p. 62
Quick-and-easy hats, mittens & belts	p. 64
Pointed pixie hat	p. 66
Striped beanie	p. 68
Striped mittens	p. 70
Mock cable tie belt	p. 72
Denim square tie belt	p. 74
Quick-and-easy wraps & garments	p. 76
Lacy cape	p. 78
Picot-mesh wrap	p. 80
Lace evening wrap	p. 82
Open-mesh shrug	p. 84
Beaded wrap	p. 86
Striped poncho	p. 89
Quick-and-easy scarves	p. 92
Bobbles on a string	p. 94
Sequinned scarf	p. 96
Pompon-trimmed scarf	p. 98
Chevron-striped scarf	p. 100
Cozy felted scarf	p. 102
Skinny beaded scarf	p. 104
Quick-and-easy jewelry	p. 106
Rose corsages	p. 108
Chrysanthemum corsage	p. 110
Delicate beaded bracelet	p. 112
Circular disk necklace	p. 114
Filigree lace choker	p. 116
Beaded ladder choker	p. 118
Yarn directory	p. 120
Resources	p. 122
Glossary	p. 126
Index	p. 127
Credits	p. 128
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