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Convertible Crochet

Customizable Designs for Stylish Garments

Customizable Designs for Stylish Garments

By Doris Chan

By Doris Chan

By Doris Chan

By Doris Chan

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May 21, 2013 | ISBN 9780307965707

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May 21, 2013 | ISBN 9780307965714

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    About Convertible Crochet

    Dare to Wear Crochet in More Ways Than One
    Convertible Crochet is a brand new way to think about crochet fashion, exploded lace motifs, and flattering silhouettes. Award-winning designer Doris Chan helps you get more out of crochet with these endlessly adaptable patterns and techniques that can work with a variety of different looks, personal styles, and body shapes. You’ll learn to personalize these designs by easily making alterations, adding removable elements, or simply styling the piece in an ingenious new way. Make it once. Wear it again and again.

    About Convertible Crochet

    Dare to Wear Crochet in More Ways Than One
    Convertible Crochet is a brand new way to think about crochet fashion, exploded lace motifs, and flattering silhouettes. Award-winning designer Doris Chan helps you get more out of crochet with these endlessly adaptable patterns and techniques that can work with a variety of different looks, personal styles, and body shapes. You’ll learn to personalize these designs by easily making alterations, adding removable elements, or simply styling the piece in an ingenious new way. Make it once. Wear it again and again.

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    About Doris Chan

    DORIS CHAN broke into the crochet design scene when a photograph of her first doily shawl attracted the attention of a notable yarn company, and she’s been at the forefront of modern crochet design ever since. Her work is featured… More about Doris Chan

    About Doris Chan

    DORIS CHAN broke into the crochet design scene when a photograph of her first doily shawl attracted the attention of a notable yarn company, and she’s been at the forefront of modern crochet design ever since. Her work is featured… More about Doris Chan

    Product Details

    Category: Crafts & Hobbies

    Paperback | $21.99
    Published by Potter Craft
    May 21, 2013 | 144 Pages | 8-1/2 x 10-7/8 | ISBN 9780307965707

    Category: Crafts & Hobbies

    Ebook | $7.99
    Published by Potter Craft
    May 21, 2013 | 144 Pages | ISBN 9780307965714

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    Praise

    “Chan works in module style, explaining how to make one motif and then expand it into stylist wraps, dresses, and scarves. Chan’s use of lace makes her designs both classic and hip, avoiding the bulky heaviness that regular crochet can have.” –Publisher’s Weekly

    Table Of Contents

    Contents

    Introduction   
    How to Use This Book    
    The Origins of Entropy         
    Entropy Throw and Shawl             
    White Dwarf Doily          
    Tempest Skirt and Poncho             
    Spawn of Entropy: Motifs     
    Copernicus Motifs           
    Carina Motifs     
    Constellation Motifs        
    Universal Assembly        
    Measuring Motifs             
    Working with Motifs       

    The Designs
    1. Inside the Box: Square      
    Telesto Stole      
    Gliese Cowl        
    Skyliner Skirt and Poncho             

    2. Hey Nineteen: Hexagons   
    Carina Shawl and Throw 
    Stella Blanket Wrap         
    Chaos Wrap       
    Miranda Vest: Chaos Captured     

    3. Polygonzo: Pentagons       
    Galaxy Skirt       
    Titan Top            
    Zodiac Tunic      
    Callisto Top       
    Phoebe Shrug     

    4. Angular Momentum          
    Corsair Collar                   
    T-Bird Four Ways            
    Fairlane Jacket  
    Eldorado Jacket 
    Rambler Cape with Drop Top Hood            

    5. String Theory        
    Kerry Top           
    Kerry Skirt         
    Nebula Wrap Skirt and Capelet    
    Nebula Jacket    
    Nebula Coat with Hood   
    Andromeda Vest              
    Andromeda Dress 
               
    Resources      
    Master Key for Stitch Symbol Diagrams     
    Abbreviations
    Strings
    Buttons          
    Chainless Foundations          
    BFF (Blocking Friends Forever)       
    Sources          
    Index

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