Wrapped In Crochet: Scarves, Wraps & Shawls

Kristin Omdahl takes a fresh approach to crochet technique and construction in her new book Wrapped in Crochet (Interweave 2008). Featuring stitch patterns exclusive to Kristin and this book, Kristin shares 18 stunning patterns for crocheted scarves, wraps, and shawls.

• Techniques for every skill level of crochet
• Projects to fit every budget and time commitment
• Charts for every stitch pattern and motif featured in the book
• And, each pattern has diagrams for all constructions.

With Wrapped in Crochet, you'll create stunning crocheted scarves, wraps, and shawls using clever stitch motifs, innovative and traditional shaping, and a variety of crochet techniques and embellishment ideas. These one-of-a-kind pieces invite you to take your crochet to the next level. Project details include unusual edgings and motifs, color work, lace, ruffles, and tiers, and more.

Because sizing is usually not an issue with a scarf or a wrap, the projects featured here make the perfect gift. With designs full of variety from skill level to the time spent crocheting, there is sure to be something to get your hooks flying! Let these unique designs for scarves, shawls (circular, square, rectangle, and oval), capes, and card-wraps inspire you. Pick up your crochet hooks and wrap yourself in crochet today.
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Table of Contents

Introduction
Scarves
  Labryinth colorful scarf 
  Blaze corkscrew scarf
  Heidi woven, braided scarf
  Starlet boa scarf 
  Ivy chevron scarf
  Tressa hairpin lace scarf
Wraps
  Gali infinity motif wrap
  Zeena Tunisian ruana
  Ayla circular wrap with sleeves
  Prima Ballerina lacy cardi-wrap
  Geisha wrap with tiered edging
Shawls
  Guinevere broomstick lace shawl
  Maya medallion triangular shawl
  Stella circular shawl
  He Loves Me, He Loves Me Not shawl with flower-petal tiers
  Farrah lacy shawl with fringe 
  Mother Nature triangle-motif square shawl
  Hypnotize spiral shawl
Glossary
Resources
Index

Kristin Omdahl designs knit and crochet garments and patterns under her label KRISTIN and website Styledbykristin.com. She appears in every episode of Knitting Daily TV on public television as the show's Crochet Corner expert, conducts seminars around the country, and teaches knitting and crochet in her DVD workshops, including Innovative Crochet: Motifs. She is also the author of Wrapped In Crochet and Crochet So Fine. Kristin's work has appeared in many magazines and books. She enjoys knitting and crocheting in her orchid garden in sunny southwest Florida.

"A wonderful collection of wraps"-Craft Gossip.com

“If you like designs that are a bit out of the ordinary, then you’ll love the unique projects in celebrated crochet designer Kristin Omdahl’s gorgeous book. These aren’t the plain-Jane scarves and shawls you see every day—they’re gorgeous eye-catching wraps, inspired by nature and featuring unusual edgings, original and classic motifs alike and striking colorwork. There’s a cozy medallion triangle shawl with circular motifs, a romantic hairpin lace scarf, cleverly crafted out of ribbon yarn and many more projects for beginning or itermediate crocheters, all with charts and diagrams and each more eye-catching than the next. These are beautiful, one-of-a-kind pieces you’ll love to wrap up in or share with loved ones.”-Crafter's Choice Club

"Kristin is known for her gorgeous designs, and she doesn't disappoint in this lovely book.  The wraps, scarves and shawls are totally wearable and range from the casual to super chic."-CrochetInsider.com

"These patterns are just beautiful. This is definitely a book you'll want to keep in your creative library and curl up with on a chilly afternoon."-McClatchy Tribune Services

"Featuring new and fashionable designs... Omdahl has compiled a well-rounded collection of crochet patterns that combine classic lines with unusual stitch applications."-MonstersandCritics.com

"Wrapped in Crochet got us thinking about the distinctive, eye catching accessories one can produce with crochet."--Get Creative Magazine, June 2010