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Product Identifiers

PublisherPotter/Ten SPEED/Harmony/Rodale

ISBN-100307451968

ISBN-139780307451965

eBay Product ID (ePID)71639662

Product Key Features

Book TitleCrochet Adorned : Reinvent Your Wardrobe with Crocheted Accents, Embellishments, and Trims

Number of Pages160 Pages

LanguageEnglish

Publication Year2009

TopicNeedlework / Crocheting, Fashion & Accessories, Fiber Arts & Textiles, Decorative Arts

IllustratorYes

GenreDesign, Crafts & Hobbies

AuthorLinda Permann

FormatTrade Paperback

Dimensions

Item Height0.4 in

Item Weight24.1 Oz

Item Length10.9 in

Item Width8.5 in

Additional Product Features

Intended AudienceTrade

LCCN2008-048077

Dewey Edition22

Reviews" This delightful book is a must-have for the crafty lady who wants to spruce up her life with a little crochet flair. Linda Permann's designs are approachable, fashion-forward, and totally cute!" -Brett Bara, Editor-in-Chief, Crochet Today "The lacelike and sculptural qualities of crochet are beautifully highlighted in Linda Permann's clever book. Appearing in the form of subtle rick-rack on a plain T-shirt, a cute scalloped edging on a coat, a butterfly on an apron, or colorful flowers on a simple cardigan, crochet is here applied like icing on a cake, improving everything it touches. Permann's book is an inspiration for beginning and advanced crocheters alike" -Debbie Stoller, author of the Stitch 'n Bitch series of knitting and crochet books "With outstanding style and creativity, Linda Permann takes crochet embellishment to a fashionable, creative high. Simple instructions, easy project adaptability, and clear stitch diagrams make this book a sure hit." -Kim Werker, author of Crochet Me: Designs to Fuel the Crochet Revolution, "This delightful book is a must-have for the crafty lady who wants to spruce up her life with a little crochet flair. Linda Permann's designs are approachable, fashion-forward, and totally cute!" -Brett Bara, Editor-in-Chief,Crochet Today "The lacelike and sculptural qualities of crochet are beautifully highlighted in Linda Permann's clever book. Appearing in the form of subtle rick-rack on a plain T-shirt, a cute scalloped edging on a coat, a butterfly on an apron, or colorful flowers on a simple cardigan, crochet is here applied like icing on a cake, improving everything it touches. Permann's book is an inspiration for beginning and advanced crocheters alike" -Debbie Stoller, author of theStitch 'n Bitchseries of knitting and crochet books "With outstanding style and creativity, Linda Permann takes crochet embellishment to a fashionable, creative high. Simple instructions, easy project adaptability, and clear stitch diagrams make this book a sure hit." -Kim Werker, author ofCrochet Me: Designs to Fuel the Crochet Revolution

Dewey Decimal746.43/4

SynopsisDoes last season's skirt need a little more flash? Want to breathe new life into your favorite tee? If you love crochet and quick, gratifying projects, Linda Permann will show you how to turn your old duds into a new wardrobe with yarn, a hook, and inspired ideas By adding trims, embellishments and lace-or even changing the design of a garment-with simple crochet stitches, you can give your clothes a whole new look. These fun-to-make projects are a great second chance for clothes from your closet or thrifty finds-and they'll even look great with the gems already in your yarn stash. When someone asks, "Did you make that?" you will love to answer "Yes " Plus, Linda shares new ideas for accessories and home decorating with projects that include earrings, aprons, and pillows. She'll guide you through color theory (to keep your clothes and yarn in harmony), help you develop an eagle eye for embellishable clothes (so that you can reap all the benefits of thrifty finds), and share all the details you need to know to customize each project to your own size and style. With helpful how-to instructions and illustrations, 20 inspired projects, and a stitch dictionary of extra trims, motifs, and patterns, you'll have all the tools you need to embellish anything and everything-just the way you like it., Does last season's skirt need a little more flash? Want to breathe new life into your favorite tee? If you love crochet and quick, gratifying projects, Linda Permann will show you how to turn your old duds into a new wardrobe with yarn, a hook, and inspired ideas! By adding trims, embellishments and laceor even changing the design of a garmentwith simple crochet stitches, you can give your clothes a whole new look. These fun-to-make projects are a great second chance for clothes from your closet or thrifty findsand they'll even look great with the gems already in your yarn stash. When someone asks, "Did you make that?" you will love to answer "Yes!" Plus, Linda shares new ideas for accessories and home decorating with projects that include earrings, aprons, and pillows. She'll guide you through color theory (to keep your clothes and yarn in harmony), help you develop an eagle eye for embellishable clothes (so that you can reap all the benefits of thrifty finds), and share all the details you need to know to customize each project to your own size and style. With helpful how-to instructions and illustrations, 20 inspired projects, and a stitch dictionary of extra trims, motifs, and patterns, you'll have all the tools you need to embellish anything and everythingjust the way you like it.

LC Classification NumberTT820.P388 2009