The loopy, lacy, textured patterns of crochet are taking the fashion runways by storm. And millions of crocheters have their hooks poised, waiting for trendy new patterns for hand-hooked, high-fashion accessories. Noted crochet designer and author Candi Jensen is transforming the look of crochet with "Crochet Bags!" Includes 15 projects ranging from a swinging cotton bag in hot summer colours to an elegant evening purse adorned with feathers. Specialty techniques include working with suede yarn, integrating beads into crochet, creating a fan-shaped purse, making a string market bag, and even crocheting with recycled plastic shopping bags to create a colourful and waterproof beach bag. Packaged in Storey's best-selling die-cut series, with the signature at-a-glance, chart-format instructions, "Crochet Bags!" will be irresistible to all the fashion-conscious crocheters who want to show off the new range of styles and looks that are achievable with a hook, a ball of yarn - and Candi Jensen's great patterns.
- ISBN13 9781580176194
- Publish Date 1 September 2005
- Publish Status Out of Print
- Out of Print 28 September 2016
- Publish Country US
- Imprint Storey Books
- Format Hardcover
- Pages 112
- Language English