50 Pincushions to Knit & Crochet

Häftad, Engelska, 2014

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With this wonderful collection of 50 knit and crochet pincushion patterns, you can create a myriad different types in all shapes and sizes, from charming traditional pillows with elegant florals to textured motifs, and chunky cabled cushions. Useful, decorative, and making great gifts for your fellow crafters, there’s something for everyone, whatever your skill level. Organized into knit and crochet sections, each pattern comes with clear written instructions and ideas for assembling. Charts are given where needed for clarity, along with plans for more complex 3D designs, and suggestions for yarn and colour choices. Whether you opt for a classic style or something more unusual, you will find great individual patterns in gorgeous colours to brighten any craft room or sewing kit.

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Utgivningsdatum2014-01-06
Mått222 x 222 x undefined mm
FormatHäftad
SpråkEngelska
FörlagSearch Press Ltd
ISBN9781782210238

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Prelims (5pp)Introduction (2pp)CHAPTER ONE / BEFORE YOU BEGIN (16pp)• The materials and equipment needed: yarns, knitting needles, crochet hooks, suitable stuffing, and materialsfor making casings.• List of crochet symbols.• Explanation of knit and crochet abbreviations.• Methods of blocking and joining finished motifs.• Methods of stuffing finished pieces to give structure and a nice firm cushion.• Stitch guide.CHAPTER TWO / PICK A PINCUSHION (20pp)Here you'll find all the projects together for ease of browsing and finding one you like—simple pincushions, usingtension squares or practice stitches to make a stuffed pad with basic adornment, or more extravagant floral motifswith edgings and borders, all in charming, colorful yarns to inspire. There are also chunky cables and textures,personalized pincushions in filet crochet, and knits with Swiss darned embellishments.CHAPTER THREE / PATTERNS AND CONSTRUCTION (80pp)Patterns and charts for all pincushions and suggestions for adapting them. These are flagged by skill level in separateknit and crochet sections. Each pattern gives suggestions for yarns. Plans are included for more complex 3D designs.Charts are shown where needed for clarity.USEFUL INFORMATION (2pp)Abbreviations and key to symbols used in charts.RESOURCES, Index & CREDITS (3pp)Resource list for all yarns, materials, and stuffing used.

Jan 14Wow! This is a fun and fantastic book with a pincushion for everyones taste. This is a very detailed book. It starts off explaining all the materials & equipment you will need. You then have instructions on the crochet symbols & abbreviations that are used. You then have notes on the knitting & crochet techniques. The book then explains joining & stuffing as well as a guide to the embroidery that is used within the projects. From there the book then leads into the pick a pincushion section. This section has amazing pictures of each of the 50 pincushions. You can see the pincushions in more detail in this section. It also gives you fantastic ideas of how the colours will look. There is a fantastic mix of knit & crochet designs as well as different themes and colour mixes. The patterns are really easy to follow and the instructions are really clear. The crochet patterns include written and charts. Each design includes the skill levels required for that design. Nothing hasn't been thought of in the book & I give it 5 out of 5.