This document provides an overview and table of contents for the book "Crochet So Fine" by Kristin Omdahl. The book contains 20 projects for creating beautiful crocheted garments and accessories using fine yarns, including pullovers, cardigans, jackets, capes, shawls, scarves and hats. It introduces techniques for crocheting with fine yarns and provides innovative designs, stitch motifs and shaping methods.
This document provides an overview and table of contents for the book "Crochet So Fine" by Kristin Omdahl. The book contains 20 projects for creating beautiful crocheted garments and accessories using fine yarns, including pullovers, cardigans, jackets, capes, shawls, scarves and hats. It introduces techniques for crocheting with fine yarns and provides innovative designs, stitch motifs and shaping methods.
This document provides an overview and table of contents for the book "Crochet So Fine" by Kristin Omdahl. The book contains 20 projects for creating beautiful crocheted garments and accessories using fine yarns, including pullovers, cardigans, jackets, capes, shawls, scarves and hats. It introduces techniques for crocheting with fine yarns and provides innovative designs, stitch motifs and shaping methods.
This document provides an overview and table of contents for the book "Crochet So Fine" by Kristin Omdahl. The book contains 20 projects for creating beautiful crocheted garments and accessories using fine yarns, including pullovers, cardigans, jackets, capes, shawls, scarves and hats. It introduces techniques for crocheting with fine yarns and provides innovative designs, stitch motifs and shaping methods.
The key takeaways are that the book features designs for crocheting fine garments and accessories using lightweight yarns and flexible stitches to create stylish, comfortable and flattering pieces. It discusses techniques for crocheting with fine yarns and provides 20 projects including pullovers, cardigans, jackets, capes, shawls and more.
The book features designs for pullovers, cardigans, jackets, capes, shawls, scarves and hats. Accessories like broomstick hats, neckwarmers, berets and more are also included.
The book explores techniques specific to crocheting with fine yarns like gauge, blocking and garment construction tips. It provides stitch motifs, innovative and traditional shaping methods, and a variety of crochet techniques and embellishment ideas.
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KRI STI N OMDAHL contents ABOVE: Shimmer Beaded Lace Cape BELOW: Chains Bucket Hat ABOVE: Starry Night Wrap BELOW: Diamond Shawl CROCHET SO FINE 3 I NTRODUCTI ON SHAWLS AND WRAPS Dragonf l y Shawl St arry Ni ght Wrap Orchi d Ci rcul ar Shawl Chai ns Shawl et t e Di amond Shawl Spi ral Waves Shawl Shi mmer Beaded Lace Cape ACCESSORI ES Cabl es and Lace Broomst i ck Hat Thi n Scarves Ski nny Fl ower Scarf Sequi n Lace Scarf Chai ns Bucket Hat Market Bag Honeycomb Neckwarmer Vi sage Beret Deco Ski rt TOPS AND CARDI GANS Tranqui l Hai rpi n Lace Tuni c Cascade Tuni c Top Deconst ruct ed Granny Square Hooded Cardi gan Pearls Faux Beaded Yoke Cardi gan Pl eat ed Mot i f Top Ri ver Tuni c Pet al s Cardi gan GLOSSARY RESOURCES I NDEX ABOVE: Visage Beret BELOW: Orchid Circular Shawl YARN Crochet thread (Size 10). shown: Coats & Clark, Aunt Lydias Classic Crochet Thread (100% mercerized cotton; 350 yd [320 m]/ 3 oz [85 g]): 495 wood violet; 3 balls. HOOK E/4 (3.5mm) or size needed to obtain gauge. GAUGE First 6 rows of Triangle = 4" x 4" x 6" (11.5 x 11.5 x 16.5 cm). FI NI SHED SI ZE 60" wide x 30" long (152.5 cm wide x 76 cm long). dragonfly shawl A few years ago, my family and I saved a drag- onfy from drowning in our pool. We scooped him out of the water and blew on his wings until they dried. When he fnally took fight, we were overjoyed. I have had a special fondness for dragonfies ever since. This triangular shawl is a result of my love of the winged creatures. CROCHET SO FINE 5 ABOVE: River Tunic BELOW: Deconstructed Granny Square Hooded Cardigan ABOVE: Cascade Tunic Top BELOW: Pearls Faux Beaded Yoke Cardigan CROCHET SO FINE 7 BELOW: Pleated Motif Top ABOVE: Tranquil Hairpin Lace Tunic BELOW: Chains Shawlette gallery crochet IS SO FINE Crochet So Fine will change the way you think about crocheted clothing forever! With designs featuring lightweight yarns, any crocheter can create beautiful crochet garments and accessories with exquisite drape. Thinner yarns and fexible stitches combine in these fashionable designs that are stylish, comfortable, and fattering. Fine crochet can be quick and easy, and many projects require only a skein or two of yarn. Begin by exploring techniques specifc to crocheting with fne yarns, like gauge, blocking, and garment construction tips to maximize drape. Then choose from 20 stunning projects, including: Pullovers Cardigans Jackets Capes Shawls Scarves Hats Every project features innovative design and stitch details that take crochet to a new level. With clever stitch motifs (accompanied by charts), innovative and traditional shaping methods, and a variety of crochet tech- niques and embellishment ideas, the designs are interesting to make and irresistible to wear. Finally, crochet patterns that feature a new approach to crochet garment design thats as enjoyable to wear as to make!
KRISTIN OMDAHL designs knit and crochet garments and patterns under her label KRISTIN, and she has created designs for a number of yarn manufacturers. Her work has appeared in Interweave Crochet, Interweave Knits, Knitscene, Crochet Today, Crochet!, Cast On, and Knit N Style, plus books including Crochet Gifts (Interweave, 2009) and Crochet Me: Projects to Fuel the Crochet Revolution (Interweave, 2007). She is the author of Wrapped in Crochet (Interweave, 2008). Paperback, 8 x 10, 160 pages 80 photographs, 40 illustrations, 20 charts ISBN 978-1-59668-198-9 $22.95 Available July 2010