Crochet In Color

Learn the beautiful art of using color to make amazing crochet projects. Working with color is one of the most enjoyable aspects of crochet. In her book, Crochet with Color, Violet Henderson teaches you all about color and how to incorporate it into your crochet projects. First Violet gives you a complete tutorial on color theory. She covers how to use the color wheel to choose colors, and the different types of color schemes used by artists. Violet provides you with examples of the five main types of color schemes; contrasting, analogous, triadic, tetradic, and square. She also gives you tips for choosing the color scheme for you next crochet project. Next Violet moves onto the three most popular crochet color techniques. Intarsia Crochet - The Intarsia technique is used to create pictures in crochet. You will learn how to read a crochet chart, how to make clean and even color changes, and how gauge affects the finished size of a project. Fair Isle Crochet - Popular in knitting, Fair Isle is also a popular crochet color technique. You will learn how to strand colors and read a Fair Isle chart to create intricate and beautiful Fair Isle patterns in your crochet projects. Tapestry Crochet - Tapestry crochet creates a thick and sturdy fabric perfect for bags, rugs, and other projects. You will learn how to carry the colors across the rows and encase them in the active stitch. Violet also teaches you how to read a Tapestry chart to create bold and stunning patterns in crochet projects. Each technique is taught with easy to understand instructions and lots of clear large images. Violet also shares five of her favorite color stitch patterns. She teaches you how to figure out your starting foundation chain with an easy math lesson. Each stitch is explained so that even a beginner can master them. The stitches included in this book are as follows: The Clever Blocks Stitch The Waves Stitch The Houndstooth Stitch The Diamond Stitch The Rick Rack Stitch If you love color, or want to learn how to use color in your crochet projects, Crochet with Color by Violet Henderson is the book for you. With easy to understand instructions and tutorials, as well as large clear images, you'll be having fun with color and creating stunning and attractive projects in no time. Don't miss out on this great reference book, get your copy today! Buy It Now!

Crochet with Color Intarsia, Tapestry, and Fair Isle Crochet Color Work Dorothy Wilks introduces you to three popular color work techniques with her latest crochet book, Crochet with Color: Intarsia, Tapestry, and Fair Isle Crochet Color Work. Working with color is not only fun but easy and with Dorothy's step by step instructions and clear illustrations you'll be crocheting up beautiful and colorful projects in no time. Dorothy shares a wealth of knowledge with you in her latest book: - Basic crochet stitches and techniques - Basic color theory and choosing color schemes for your projects - How to read a crochet graph - How to crochet the Intarsia color work method - How to crochet the Tapestry color work method - How to crochet the Fair Isle crochet color work method -Dorothy also shares tips and tricks to help you succeed, and she has provided links to instructional videos to help you expand your crochet skill. Her style is friendly, relaxed, and informative. Whether you are a beginner just starting out, or a crochet enthusiast wanting to expand your skill set Crochet with Color: Intarsia, Tapestry, and Fair Isle Crochet Color Work is an essential book to add to your crochet library.

Add excitement to your crochet with colour! It's easier than you think, especially with this Beginner's Guide to Crochet Color Work using four popular techniques: Stripes, Mosaic, Intarsia and Woven Fair Isle. Each section begins with an introduction to the technique, followed by a project or two to put your skills to use. Camera icons let you know when there are free online videos to help you learn the techniques. Get ready to colour your world like never before! All made using medium weight yarn, the seven designs by Melissa Leapman include a striped Ripple Cowl; mosaic Baby Blanket; intarsia Kilim Pillow; woven Fair Isle Flower Hat and Ombre Throw; and Snowflake.

Known for her signature use of color, crochet designer Kathy Merrick shares her secrets to designing with color in unique and unexpected ways in Crochet in Color.

Create completely reversible colorwork afghans and more! Innovative crocheter Laurinda Reddig created a unique and award-winning form of crochet that produces clear images that look exactly the same on both sides. Learn about this new method along with 28 reversible squares suitable for afghans or other items, make one of the 10 projects that use them, or find inspiration to design your own! Laurinda explains the basics of her technique and how to work with multiple colors at the same time. She demonstrates how to create graphic colorwork squares that range from simple geometric angles and shapes to a variety of picture squares including quilt-inspired blocks, flowers, the sun & moon, robots, aliens, and other fun projects for children. Create all 10 afghan projects complete with directions for joining, edging, and any additional stitch patterns used. Open your eyes to a whole new crochet technique--you won't want to miss it!

Working with color is one of the most enjoyable aspects of crochet. In her book, Crochet with Color, Violet Henderson teaches you all about color and how to incorporate it into your crochet projects. First Violet gives you a complete tutorial on color theory. She covers how to use the color wheel to choose colors, and the different types of color schemes used by artists. Violet provides you with examples of the five main types of color schemes; contrasting, analogous, triadic, tetradic, and square. She also gives you tips for choosing the color scheme for you next crochet project.Next Violet moves onto the three most popular crochet color techniques.* Intarsia Crochet - The Intarsia technique is used to create pictures in crochet. You will learn how to read a crochet chart, how to make clean and even color changes, and how gauge affects the finished size of a project.* Fair Isle Crochet - Popular in knitting, Fair Isle is also a popular crochet color technique. You will learn how to strand colors and read a Fair Isle chart to create intricate and beautiful Fair Isle patterns in your crochet projects.* Tapestry Crochet - Tapestry crochet creates a thick and sturdy fabric perfect for bags, rugs, and other projects. You will learn how to carry the colors across the rows and encase them in the active stitch. Violet also teaches you how to read a Tapestry chart to create bold and stunning patterns in crochet projects.Each technique is taught with easy to understand instructions and lots of clear large images.Violet also shares five of her favorite color stitch patterns. She teaches you how to figure out your starting foundation chain with an easy math lesson. Each stitch is explained so that even a beginner can master them. The stitches included in this book are as follows:* The Clever Blocks Stitch* The Waves Stitch* The Houndstooth Stitch* The Diamond Stitch* The Rick Rack StitchIf you love color, or want to learn how to use color in your crochet projects, Crochet with Color by Violet Henderson is the book for you. With easy to understand instructions and tutorials, as well as large clear images, you'll be having fun with color and creating stunning and attractive projects in no time. Don't miss out on this great reference book, get your copy today!

Bring more color into your crochet with these 35 bright and beautiful patterns. Imagine you are in the yarn store or searching for supplies online—do you instinctively go for the reds and pinks, naturally veer towards soft blues and greens, or head to the dark side of grays and blacks? The relationship between colors and our state of mind is well established, but we don't often consciously notice how much different colors affect us or understand why we favor some over others. Emma Leith is known for her colorful crochet, and has designed 35 projects that will bring you the psychological benefits of working with different shades, along with the enjoyment of creating beautiful items for the home and to wear. There is a chapter for each season, to reflect the colours of nature in spring, summer, fall, and winter, and then a chapter of "four seasons" designs, showing you how to mix shades from different times of the year. With notes on the color therapy benefits of different patterns, and suggestions for switching shades to suit your own preferences, you will soon be crocheting in full color.

Stitch up a colorful kaleidoscope of crochet! Explore a lively twist on crocheted motifs as you shift through various shapes and color combinations. From the traditional granny square to more complex forms, these faceted motifs are the building blocks to creating unique and stunning designs. Crochet Kaleidoscope will help make your projects pop with the perfect mix of color in every stitch. Along with a collection of 100 fresh motifs, this book includes a complete guide to choosing yarn colors, what order to put them in, and how many to include. Plus, get five home decor and accessory patterns including a table runner, pillow, and rug from crochet designer and author Sandra Eng. You can shift shapes and shades to make the perfect piece for your home. Every turn of the crochet kaleidoscope allows you to get creative with color and apply your own unique personality to your crochet motifs.