Cool Crochet

by Melissa Leapman, photographs by Joe VanDeHatert

• ISBN13: 9780823011247
• ISBN10: 0823011240
• Format: Trade Paper
• Copyright: 2005-05-01
• Publisher: Watson-Guptill

Summary

Repeat after us: Crocheting is easy. Crocheting is fun. Crocheting is fast. Okay, got it? Great! Now forget everything else you ever knew about crocheting, becauseCool Crochettakes the easy, fast fun of crochet and dumps the frumpy afghans, lumpy hats, and bumpy scarves of the past. With this book, topselling authorMelissa Leapmanmoves crochet light years ahead, into exciting designs, dazzling patterns, and sleek shapes that are sure to earn the approval of fashion police everywhere. Tanks, pullovers, cardigans, halters, a skirt, a dress, even a bikinithey're all just a hook and a dream away! And how about coordinating those new outfits with trendy purses, hats, and jewelry? Practical as well as goodlooking,Cool Crochetincludes valuable tips on assembling garments, plus an appendix of stitches and guidance on yarn and materials. Every fashionista will want to get her hooks into this book! Includes 30 patterns Not your granny's crochet-these projects are chic and stylish, mimicking the tight look of knitting with cables , ribbing and more Gorgeous, fashion-forward photography "Melissa Leapmanis fast becoming one of America's most prolific knitwear designers. Her latest book, Hot knits, contains 30 new sweater designs that incorporate a contemporary mix of wearable shapes and styles-from loose and confortable to close-fitting and revealing...From easy tops designed for knitters venturing beyond scarves for the first time to more challenging sweaters featuring stitch patterns, innovative shaping, and imaginative details, there's something here for knitters of all levels." - Interweave Knits "The styles reflect the hottest trends....[Will] inspire you to get those needles clicking!" -INKnitters Magazine

Author Biography

Melissa Leapman is a widely published sweater designer whose patterns have appeared in Vogue Knitting, Knitter’s, McCall’s, Family Circle, Better Homes and Gardens, Knit It!, and Interweave Knits magazines. Leapman has worked as a freelance designer for many leading ready-to-wear manufacturers, noted design houses, and major yarn companies. In addition, her knitting, crochet, and design workshops are extremely popular with crafters at all skill levels. She lives in New York City.




Joe VanDeHatert is a commercial photographer based in Cincinnati. His gorgeous images have been featured in Hot Knits, Yummy Yarns by Kathleen and Nick Greco, and Shibori by Karren K. Brito, all published by Watson—Guptill.