Kristin Omdahl ist eine leidenschaftliche Designerin, die Inspiration in Texturen und geometrischen Formen der Natur findet. Ihre eigenwillige Vorliebe für Mathematik und ihre Anziehungskraft auf Naturfasern machen das Stricken und Häkeln zum Himmel auf Erden für sie. Durch ihr Designstudio KRISTIN und die Website StyledByKristin.com teilt sie ihre innovativen Kreationen und ihr Fachwissen mit der Handarbeitsgemeinschaft. Ihre Arbeit, die sich durch einen unverwechselbaren Stil und technische Fähigkeiten auszeichnet, ist ein Beweis für ihre Meisterschaft in diesem Handwerk.
Join best-selling author Kristin Omdahl as she leads the charge to crochet great garments and accessories in her latest book, Continuous Crochet. She's created a unique collection of crochet patterns using techniques that seamlessly create 3-dimensional designs, with minimal finishing, that are figure-flattering and fun to make!
Wrap yourself up in crochet accessories like shawls and cowls, along with sweaters, cardigans, and tunics. Show off your shaping techniques in fitted and flattering garments. You will find a veritable orchestra of crochet ideas to choose from, even felting, in the form of a sumptuous felted handbag.
For beginners who are ready to advance beyond flat knitting, working in the round is a natural progression, says designer Kristin Omdahl. It alleviates a lot of seams, she explains, which gives a better structure to your projects, as well as making them more pleasing aesthetically. Kristin created the designs in this book to be easy projects for learning to use double pointed and circular knitting needles, as well as combination projects that transition from one type of needle to the other.Great for gifts, projects include a Headband, Cowl, Lace Capelet, Pouch, Baby Hat, Fingerless Mitts, Baby Blanket, and Family Hat in sizes for toddlers, children, women, and men.
Learn to create stylish scarves, wraps, and shawls with this fresh approach to technique and construction that includes a variety of projects for a range of skill levels and varying time commitments. Featuring new and fashionable designs, this book of innovative projects is perfect for new and intermediate crocheters who want to take crochet to the next level with clever stitch motifs, new techniques to shaping, and creative embellishment ideas, such as unusual edgings, color work, and crocheting with beads, lace, ruffles, and tiers. Charts are included for every stitch pattern and motif and each pattern includes diagrams for all constructions, making this a complete resource for the hip crocheter.
An innovative collection of 40 stitch and 12 garment patterns from best- selling author Kristin Omdahl that demonstrate various techniques, construction methods, and versatile applications for crochet edgings.
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.