150 Knit & Crochet Motifs

by Lodinsky, Heather

• ISBN13: 9781596684348
• ISBN10: 1596684348
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2011-02-15
• Publisher: Interweave Pr

Summary

Don't be square! Break out of the box with 150 creative motifs for knit and crochet 150 Knit and Crochet Motifsis a fun and eclectic mix of patterns in both crafts, with shapes that go beyond the traditional square. Geometric and circular shapes are featured along with asymmetrical motifs like shells, stars, and even paisleys. The patterns include colorwork, texture, dimension, and interesting outline shapes for innovative applications. The motifs are presented in a directory of different shapes and textures. The book also includes smaller blocks to join them together, and edging ideas to add finishing touches. Get suggestions for mixing and matching the motifs, and learn how to knit and crochet them together to create one-of-a-kind functional and decorative pieces. With interesting, colorful shapes,150 Knit and Crochet Motifsis a design resource full of endless possibilities.

Table of Contents

Introduction: How to use this book

Exploring the crochet and knit motif directory

Understanding the symbols and abbreviations

Gauge and adapting the patterns to make smaller or larger motifs

Motif Directory

Knit and crochet motifs are displayed in an attractive directory arranged by shape. Knit and crochet motifs are mixed together in this section for extra inspiration.

Crochet Patterns

Patterns and charts for all of the motifs. The charts and patterns are organized by shape. Each one comes with a mix-and-match suggestion for how the motif could be combined with other motifs to make a fabric.

Circular motifs including cluster wheels, cartwheel, lazy wheel, and snail

"The Many Sides of Granny:" an assortment of granny squares beyond the traditional 4 sides: 3, 5, 6, and 8-sided granny motifs

Other geometric non-granny motifs including ridged hexagon, spiral pentagram, snowflakes, and octagons

Pretty non-geometric motifs including hearts, stars, shells, and paisley

Smaller motifs to connect larger motifs, including smaller diamonds, circles, and triangles

Crochet motifs suitable for edging

Knit Patterns

Patterns and charts (where useful) for the motifs. The charts and patterns are organized by shape. Each one comes with a mix-and-match suggestion for how the motif could be combined with other motifs to make a fabric.

Circular motifs including medallions

Geometric motifs including triangles, pentagons, hexagons, octagons, and trapezoids

Combining motifs with texture: ribbing, bobbles, embossed patterns

Beautiful non-geometric patterns: shells, fans, leaves

Knitted motifs used for connecting larger shell motifs and edging

Techniques

Refresher course on working knit and crochet stitches and understanding abbreviations

How to work motifs in the round

Working textured stitches: bobble, clusters

How to work multi-colored designs

Different methods of joining blocks

Projects

How to choose motifs by shape and combine them

Possible motif configurations for use in afghans and other projects

Mixing knit and crochet motifs

Motifs used as ornamentation

Exploring color to use in motifs

Afghan sizes and variations

Accessory ideas including scarves, shawls, bags, table runners

Resources

Index

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