num_pages: 170
description: Black leather granny squares are anything but square and hot pink organic hemp gives crocheted vases a decidedly modern cachet. In Uncommon Crochet designer Julie Armstrong Holetz applies new ideas and unconventional materials--like wire raffia jute sisal recycled belts fabric strips and felted beads--to twenty-five patterns for bins baskets totes handbags clutches jewelry and more. Step-by-step instructions detailed how-to photographs and essential advice about creativity design and experi-mentation encourage you to play with fiber add funky embellishments and use your creative spirit to customize any pattern--even the ones in this book! From practical containers like Red's Goodie Basket (a stylish home for your WIP--works in progress) and Vintage Satchel (a sturdy retro messenger bag) to just plain fun projects like Petite Fleur Vases (tiny bud vases that hold water) and Sushi (crocheted California rolls anyone?) Uncommon Crochet offers fresh twists on old-school techniques that turn simple projects into gift-worthy creations.
language: English
title: Uncommon Crochet: Twenty-Five Projects Made from Natural Yarns and Alternative Fibers
publisher: Ten Speed Press