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symbol language of crochet and create gorgeous patterns with Blueprint Crochet,
a graphical interpretation of contemporary designs made just for the visual crafter.
Robyn Chachula, a structural engineer turned crochet designer who was influenced
by the appeal of visual Japanese crochet patterns, designs using a graphic pattern
treatment called symbol crochet. This graphic pattern treatment is for any crocheter
that can understand maps better than verbal directions, illustrations better than
narratives, and three-dimensional drawings better than step-by-step directions.
Robyn takes each crochet design and breaks it down stitch by stitch and increase
by increase in a diagram format so the “visual crocheter” can see,
as well as read, each step. Each project is broken down into the Plan that shows
the overall picture, the Details that show the crochet stitch pattern, and the
Construction that shows the steps to assemble the project. With contemporary designs
from trendy to classic, each project offers a fresh take on crochet.
Crocheters can choose from effortless motif patterns for purses, earrings,
necklaces, and earrings, quick-stitch patterns that are perfect for tunics, wraps,
belts or scarves, vogue granny squares that translate wonderfully into sweater
coats, comfy tops, shawls, or boleros, and stitch-repeat patterns for jackets,
dresses, vests, and tops. With Blueprint Crochet, anything is possible!
Paperbound, 8½ x 9, 152 pages
70 photographs, 118 illustrations
ISBN 978-1-59668-072-2
About the author:
Robyn Chachula’s winding path to a crochet career began as a structural
engineer with a specialty in historic preservation and renovation, which uses
her ability to take big projects and break them into little items anyone can understand.
You can see all her architecturally inspired pieces at crochetbyfaye.com.
Robyn has designed for several yarn companies and has appeared on Knit and
Crochet Today on PBS. Her designs have been published in Interweave
Crochet, Crochet Today, and crochetme.com,
as well as in books, including Not Your Mamma’s Crochet, Catwalk
Crochet, Vogue on the Go: Crocheted Shawls, Crochet
Me (Interweave), Son of Stitch & Bitch, and Crochet Pattern-a-Day
2007.
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