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Crochet in Color: Techniques and Designs for Playing with Color
Availability: In Stock
10/19/2009
Price: $22.95
Item #:
09CR02
ISBN: 9781596681125
100 pages
Dimensions: 8 1/2 x 9
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.
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
Blocks Coat
Autumn Sun Wrap
Urchins and Limpets Blanket
Color Adventures
Clover Hat
Swirls Pillow
Triangles Tuffet
Splashy Flowers Scarf
Circles Table Topper
Tiny Motif Sweater