Crochet Gifts And Mini Makes

Crocheting has had a huge surge in popularity in recent years and continues to be a very popular craft, and this book has a very wide appeal both to beginners and more accomplished crocheters. This book represents amazing value, comprising 100 projects from some of our best-selling crochet authors. The book covers a wide variety of themes from beautiful crocheted flowers, beanie hats, Christmas crocheted projects, cute bears, lovely hearts and stylish purses, so there is something for everyone to enjoy. Crochet requires very little in the way of tools and materials, which are widely available from major yarn stores and relatively inexpensive. The techniques used in this book are simple enough for experienced beginners to master, and easy for more seasoned crocheters. Special stitches used are explained in detail, and yarns are described in generic terms, so that readers can use what is available to them, wherever they live. The projects cover a wide variety of themes from Christmas crochet, beanies, hearts, flowers, purses, bears and granny squares. They are simple enough for experienced beginners and will also appeal to seasoned crocheters. The tools and materials are inexpensive and widely available and these charming crocheted items make fabulous gifts for family and friends.

Make adorable crochet dolls with over fifty unique patterns for clothes and accessories. With a range of clothing and accessory patterns, dress up your doll for home and abroad, from basic underwear and shoes to dresses, dungarees, sweaters, coats, and hats. As well as wardrobe essentials, you can create accessories to match each outfit, including a teddy for bedtime, a bucket for the beach, cakes for the kitchen, and even a penguin for the North Pole! There’s a range of dressing-up costumes, with an adorable bear suit and a fun superhero mask and cape. The cute mini suitcase pattern is the perfect for storing all of your dolls belongings and it doubles up as a bed too! Be aware that crochet terms in the United States are different from those in the U.K. This can be confusing as the same terms are used to refer to different stitches under each system. All crochet patterns in this book are written in U.K. and European terms. U.S. crocheters must take care that they work the correct stitches. One way to tell which system is being used in other patterns is that the American system starts with a single crochet, which the U.K. system doesn't have; so patterns with “sc” in them can be identified as American patterns.

These 14 sweet gifts for sharing are the prettiest crochet gifts you'll love to make, and family and friends will be delighted to receive! When you crochet, you put a little of yourself into each stitch. It's that extra bit of care that makes it so much fun to give handmade gifts to friends & family! This collection from Gooseberry Patch includes a baby blanket, floral lapel pin, strawberry coasters, cupcake pincushions, lace-edged baby bibs, even a toy Spotty dog! The nostalgic tea towels with crochet edging are as useful as they are pretty. And you probably have a four-legged friend who would welcome a cozy jacket. Even if you only have a little time to crochet, you'll find lots of gift ideas that are quick and easy.

Join author and designer Kristin Omdahl as we make handmade, crochet gifts every week of the year. Here you will find dozens of projects perfect for last minute gifts, with a variety of techniques to keep you intrigued, too. Each pattern comes with written instructions, charts, and video tutorials.

This gorgeous book brings together 100 of the top crochet projects from the bestselling Twenty to Make series. With contributions from five top crochet designers and bestselling authors, these fabulous designs are quick and easy to make, and include stylish purses and hats, cute teddy bears, flowers, hearts and festive decorations. Whether you are on a budget and want to make a quick and quirky gift for a friend, or wish to indulge in a special treat for yourself, you will discover a treasure trove of ideas within this book that you simply won’t be able to resist. Projects have been taken from the following titles in the Twenty to Make series: Mini Christmas Crochet by Val Pierce Crocheted Bears by Val Pierce Crocheted Flowers by Jan Ollis Crocheted Granny Squares by Val Pierce Crocheted Beanies by Frauke Kiedaisch Crocheted Purses by Anna Nikipirowicz Crocheted Hearts by May Corfield Granny Square Flowers by May Corfield Previously published as 100 Little Crochet Gifts to Make “From ornamental flowers to variations on the granny square, hats to holiday ornaments, Quick and Easy Crochet contains a smorgasbord of patterns—100 of them—for a variety of purposes and skill levels.” —Booklist “I have reviewed quite a few of the Twenty to Make books and they are fabulous. Each one has twenty simple projects that not only give fantastic results but also aid in your learning of new crafts. So to get them in one BIG book, for me, is absolutely divine . . . a bright and colourful book filled with inspiration.” —Postcard Reviews