Freeform Style: Blend Knit and Crochet to Create Fiber Art Wearables

by Prudence Mapstone, Prudence Mapstone

Freeform Style: Blend Knit & Crochet to Create Fiber Art Wearables
144 pp. "Grab your needles and hooks, unleash your creativity, and join lifelong fiber artists Jonelle Raffino and Prudence Mapstone for some freedom fun! Using yummy yarns and a sensational assortment of stitches, Freeform Style transforms straightforward patterns into wearable works of art.Inside, color and texture collide in a collage of yarns as 30 projects demonstrate the joys of freeform knitting and crochet - from a simple scarf made magical with fancy fringe to a magnificent cape that becomes anything you want it to be. The results can be wild and jazzy or simple and elegant, but always guaranteed to stand out from the crowd.Choose from 10 patterns for garments and accessories, each presented in three skill-level variations - from simple stitches and eye-catching embellishments to 100% freeform garments.Follow along with step-by-step instructions for a fabulous variety of motifs and trims - patches, embroidery, starfish, leaves, flowers, domes, ruffles, corkscrews, zigzags and much more!Brush up on your knitting and crochet techniques with the comprehensive Basics section.Be inspired by impressive examples of the authors' freeform work.Whether you're a beginner looking to inject a little bit of whimsy and personality into your projects, or an expert itching to punch up patterns into original creations, this book will how you how to make Freeform Style YOUR style!"Keywords: ARTS CRAFTS HOBBIES HOBBY FREEFORM KNIT KNITTING CROCHET CROCHETING FIBER

Genres: Crochet, Knitting, Nonfiction, Crafts, Reference

144 pages, Hardcover

First published May 22, 2009

Reviews

[Laura · Rating 2 out of 5]

i liked the ideas of combining kiniting and crochet and of freeform - but not into the projects. come back to for ideas

[CD · Rating 3 out of 5]

This looks like a nice guide to freeform crochet. Prudence Mapstone is considered to be an expert and I really like how the book is laid out in levels with instructions on how to begin freeform and then take it to the next level. The book really is for all levels of crocheters. There is a variety of projects (scarves, hats, gloves, purses, vests, to fullon capes) to try out your skills.

[Mckinley · Rating 2 out of 5]

Interesting most of the more advanced are beyond my fashion style, too embroidered, too bohemian, something like that. Includes mixes of crochet with knitting.

[Anne · Rating 5 out of 5]

Beautiful, creative, exciting projects & techniques. Some are felted!