How To Crochet Snowflakes

Crafters of all levels can easily crochet up a storm--or just make a simple snowflake or two. The designs range from simple ones requiring only a few rows to large intricate ones for more advanced stitchers.

This unusually comprehensive collection features patterns based on actual snowflake photographs. The easy-to-follow instructions enable even beginners to make exquisite Christmas ornaments, package decorations, window hangings, and other holiday ornaments.

Crochet your very own blizzard! From small to extra-large, these exquisite thread snowflakes are perfect for trimming your tree, garnishing your windows, and decorating packages.

Crochet Snowflakes Step-by-Step by Caitlin Sainio is full of gorgeous snowflakes that won't make you feel cold or chilled ...Instead, these are crocheted snowflakes that you can admire for a long time! The book is perfect for the beginner, using yarn and giving you complete step by step instructions to create your very own flurry. There is a total of 40 different patterns in this book!" -- Publisher's website.

Winner, Euler Book Prize, awarded by the Mathematical Association of America. With over 200 full color photographs, this non-traditional, tactile introduction to non-Euclidean geometries also covers early development of geometry and connections between geometry, art, nature, and sciences. For the crafter or would-be crafter, there are detailed instructions for how to crochet various geometric models and how to use them in explorations. New to the 2nd Edition; Daina Taimina discusses her own adventures with the hyperbolic planes as well as the experiences of some of her readers. Includes recent applications of hyperbolic geometry such as medicine, architecture, fashion & quantum computing.

Hang them on Christmas tree branches or evergreen boughs during the holiday season. Use them to dress up holiday packages or a holiday table centerpiece. Or frame these exquisite works of art and give them to friends and family as gifts at any season of the year. This excellent guide shows you how to tat 40 distinctive snowflake designs in many different sizes — each a model of elegant craftsmanship. Needlecraft designer Vida Sunderman has provided easy-to-follow instructions to help needleworkers bring each of these beautiful designs to a happy conclusion. Forty close-up photos show the completed designs, including two three-dimensional snowflakes and some enhanced with ribbons, beads, jewels, or glitter. Some of the designs are suitable for beginning tatters, while others require intermediate and advanced skill levels. Every one of them, when completed, will add a personal touch of elegance to the holiday season.

Knowing that no two snowflakes are exactly alike, thread crocheters can create 35 intricate, delicate snowflakes using Bedspread Weight cotton thread. These wintry heirloom beauties are perfect for decorating the tree, garland, and mantelpieces. Lacy Snowflakes (Leisure Arts #3647)