| When granny squares and crocheted doilies are made from black leather twine and organic hemp, they have an unexpectedly modern cachet.
In UNCOMMON CROCHET, new techniques and fibers are applied to 20 patterns for boxes, bowls, purses, baskets, totes, and bags. Using recycled materials along with wire, hemp, leather, jute, twine, and sisal, crochet designer Julie Armstrong Holetz offers a fresh twist on old-school techniques, turning simple projects into gift- and display-worthy creations.
A collection of 20 innovative patterns for crocheted containers using unconventional yarns and fibers.
Combines today's trends in craft work with traditional crochet techniques.
Three-part organization-create, design, embellish-presents increasing skill levels and varying aesthetics for original and customized projects.
Crocheting is the second most popular craft in the country, with 12 percent of all households nationwide participating in the craft. |