A step-by-step guide that unites traditional crochet skills with contemporary fashion styles and icons. It introduces crochet makers of all abilities to a new vista of exciting possibilities. It aims to give beginners the confidence to tackle exciting projects, as well as inspire intermediate crochet makers to develop new skills and dexterity.
Crocheted Accessories introduces crochet makers of all abilities to a new vista of exciting possibilities. This sumptuous step-by-step guide unites traditional crochet skills with contemporary fashion styles and icons. The book aims to give beginners the confidence to tackle exciting projects, as well as inspire intermediate crocheters to develop new skills and dexterity. Vanessa Mooncie takes the reader on a crochet journey, explaining the techniques needed to produce a wide range of vibrant and exhilarating pieces, from intricate bumblebee brooch pins and vintage-inspired tattoo emblem brooches, to delicate flower posy corsages and charming heart-shaped rings.
Each chapter includes a project that all levels of crocheters can make, as well as sidebars explaining the development of crochet through the ages. Projects include: fantail dove brooch, daffodil headband, mod target cufflinks, love heart tattoo brooch, trinket charm bracelet, and oak leaf necklace.