100 Flowers to Knit and Crochet : A Collection of Beautiful Blooms for Embellishing Garments, Accessories, and More

English

ISBN: 0312538340

EAN: 9780312538347

Category: Crafts & Hobbies / Needlework / Knitting/Crafts & Hobbies / Needlework / Crocheting/

Publisher: St. Martins Press

Release Date: 11/30/2009

Synopsis: 100 Flowers to Knit & Crochetshowcases a lush bouquet of blossoms perfect for embellishing your favorite clothing or accessories. As a finishing touch for all your handmade garments or a great pick-me-up for a vintage find, these lovely blooms are the perfect way to use up scraps of yarn or try out interesting new yarns. Breeze through this gorgeous collection featuring a colorful palette of simple spiraling roses, saucer-sized poppies, delicate lilacs, an assortment of vegetables, and more. All are shown full-size and in scale and is complete with stitched leaves and embroidered stems. Each flower has full instructions, yarn requirements, and a suggested skill level. An additional section serves as a refresher course with basic techniques and provides inspiration for embellishing your finished flowers with beads, buttons, and sequins. You can also learn how to use the flowers in a range of fun projects, from customizing clothing and accessories, to decorating gift-wrapped packages. This book will inspire all knitters and crocheters to pick up their needles and start creating their own beautiful blooms.

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100 Flowers to Knit and Crochet : A Collection of Beautiful Blooms for Embellishing Garments, Accessories, and More

Illustrated: Yes

Format: Paperback

Height: 0.39 inches

Width: 8.82 inches

Length: 8.61 inches

Weight: 15.17 oz

Pages: 128