$19.95
“This colorful new book is anything but square.”—Get
Creative
"I do not often review crochet books unless they are something
special. This one fits into that special category. The patterns are perfect
for all." —Knitting News
"Patterns certainly live up to their "hip" classification...the
classic design[s]...can be easily adapted for fickle changes in fashion."—Woman's
Day
"LOVE the baskets, done in linen…There are quite a
few other fun patterns."
—knitty.com
“Included are some longtime standard favorites like granny
squares, but they are used in a new and unexpected way. . .The colors are fabulous.
Yes, Hip to Crochet will make it hip to crochet.” –Carol
Duvall
"Knitwear designer and teacher Judith Swartz has filled this book with 23
fashion-focused garments and hip home accessories."—Simply
Knitting
"This is an excellent title to get the beginner crocheter started... projects are colorful, pretty, and interesting to make."
—Through the Looking Glass Children's Book Reviews
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Crochet is back, and it's more popular
than ever. Judith Swartz, knitwear designer, teacher, and author of the best seller,
Hip to Knit, transforms this traditional
handcraft with 23 fashion-savvy garments and home accessories in a color palette
that is cosmopolitan chic. Get started with a chapter on basic crochet stitch
techniques, hook sizes, yarn gauges, and finishing techniques. Then, using fine
to worsted-weight yarns of mohair, kid mohair, merino, angora blends, or linen,
crochet a few simple scarves and hats before tackling more advanced projects.
Presented with easy, step-by-step instructions—plus ample illustrations and
beautiful photos—projects include a Bohemian Coat Sweater, a Mohair Hat (with
or without cuffs), Retro Bed Slippers, a Block-on-Block Skirt, an Easy Pullover
Sweater, a Timeless Tank Top, a Zigzag Scarf, Striped Mittens, and an assortment
of trend-setting bags. Also included are baskets, pillows, and a throw to add
a stylish twist to your home décor. Projects can be personalized and modified
to your taste with a variety of yarn types and colors, and with your choice of
embellishments. Crochet is the new knitting, and this book will get you hooked.
Judith L. Swartz is a designer for yarn companies,
publishers, and private clients. She is the author of the popular Hip
to Knit, and Dogs in Knits
(both Interweave, 2002). Judith teaches classes and workshops in knitting, crocheting,
basic fibers, and art sweaters. She has designed ski hats for Smiley Hats and
Roffe Skiwear, and she's created and exhibited sculptural crochet artwork. Judith
lives in Spring Green, Wisconsin.
About the
Hip to Series
Paperbound, 8 1/2 x 9, 128 pages, 45 color photographs, 120
color illustrations, 22 diagrams, 12 charts,
ISBN 10: 1-931499-52-7 ISBN 13: 978-1-931499-52-1 |
