Connect the Shapes Crochet Motifs
Creative Techniques for Joining Motifs of All Shapes
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- $12.99
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- $12.99
Publisher Description
"Good how-to's with step-by-step photographs, followed by 101 new motifs and 11 patterns, both wearables and home accessories . . . [A] treasure" (Booklist, starred review).
Connecting beautiful motifs can be just as enjoyable as crocheting them. Edie Eckman's creative joining techniques allow you to easily combine multiples to form a whole new pattern, from lacy links, swirls, radiants, and wheels to three-dimensional effects. Step-by-step instructions, detailed photography, and innovative stitching charts ensure success. With 101 brand-new motif designs at your fingertips, you'll be free to explore limitless variations and capture your own personal style.
"It's every crocheter's dream! The pictures are brilliant, colorful and clear, and the instructions are impeccable. This is a perfect book to add to your library. . . . Truly a bible for crocheters. The patterns are simply stunning." —A Bookish Libraria
"Each page is a very detailed, well thought out teaching lesson on how to achieve success in crochet, crocheting motifs and completing a project . . . I am truly impressed by amount of material covered in this book. It is organized, easily understandable, and the presentation is well thought out. I will be referring to this book for quite a while. That is why it's at the top of my desert island book list." —In Stitches
PUBLISHERS WEEKLY
Crochet designer Eckman follows up her best-selling Beyond the Square Crochet Motifs with a book that teaches 100 original motif designs and a variety of techniques to join them. The emphasis is squarely on motifs; only a few patterns are included. Each motif, gathered in "families" of grannies, chains, clusters, flowers, swirls, radials and more, is shown in written directions, charted, and in full-color illustrations. While Eckman takes pains to emphasize that even a beginner can work the "Quick and Easy" motifs, most of these look quite difficult and stunning, too, such as the layered floral hexagons or the pinwheel swirl. Different techniques of joining create unusual effects, including a 3-D Square motif. Both author and publisher should receive particular praise for clear instructions on and photos of each technique, and for including unusual informative sections, such as the problems in working with variegated yarns. That the book omits basic crochet instructions feels right this is truly a book for accomplished crocheters. Full-color photos.
