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Crochet in Color: Techniques and Designs for Playing with Color

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10/19/2009

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Kathy Merrick

Paperback

Item #: 09CR02

ISBN: 9781596681125
100 pages
Dimensions: 8 1/2 x 9

Description

Known for her signature use of color, crochet designer Kathy Merrick shares her secrets to designing with color in unique and unexpected ways in Crochet in Color. Merrick offers 17 patterns that explore a variety of ways to play with color that will build your crochet color confidence.

With a long list of projects encompassing wearables to various home decor projects, all of Merrick's designs in Crochet in Color are made with fine yarns and big hooks to achieve a crochet fabric that is fluid and never stiff. And because Merrick focuses on simple shapes and less intricate designs, her projects are perfect for all crochet skill levels to create sophisticated and fun designs that play with color.

Crochet in Color encourages you to shake their fears of experimenting with color, design outside the color wheel, and make unique color combinations work. Merrick also explains how to change colors in crochet, stranding techniques, and how to work over yarn tails. Plus, there are various tips and tricks, such as a proportion guide to working color bands and easy ways to finish your work.

The definitive guide to crocheting in color, Crochet in Color is a must if you want to add colorwork to your crochet resume with confidence.

Table of Contents

Introduction: Designing in Color
Tips and Techniques

Single and Two-Color Designs

Pleated Hat

Firefly Cardigan

Double Bobble Scarf

Granada Shawl

Stripes

Tropical Stripe Wrap

Warm Colors Striped Blanket

Butterfly Turtleneck

Color Blocks

Chain Lace Big Fat Scarf