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Connect the Shapes Crochet Motifs: Creative Techniques for Joining Motifs of All Shapes
By Edie Eckman
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“Good how-to’s with step-by-step photographs, followed by 101 new motifs and 11 patterns, both wearables and home accessories . . . [A] treasure” (Booklist, starred review).
Connecting beautiful motifs can be just as enjoyable as crocheting them. Edie Eckman’s creative joining techniques allow you to easily combine multiples to form a whole new pattern, from lacy links, swirls, radiants, and wheels to three-dimensional effects. Step-by-step instructions, detailed photography, and innovative stitching charts ensure success. With 101 brand-new motif designs at your fingertips, you’ll be free to explore limitless variations and capture your own personal style.
“It’s every crocheter’s dream! The pictures are brilliant, colorful and clear, and the instructions are impeccable. This is a perfect book to add to your library. . . . Truly a bible for crocheters. The patterns are simply stunning.” —A Bookish Libraria
“Each page is a very detailed, well thought out teaching lesson on how to achieve success in crochet, crocheting motifs and completing a project . . . I am truly impressed by amount of material covered in this book. It is organized, easily understandable, and the presentation is well thought out. I will be referring to this book for quite a while. That is why it’s at the top of my desert island book list.” —In Stitches
Connecting beautiful motifs can be just as enjoyable as crocheting them. Edie Eckman’s creative joining techniques allow you to easily combine multiples to form a whole new pattern, from lacy links, swirls, radiants, and wheels to three-dimensional effects. Step-by-step instructions, detailed photography, and innovative stitching charts ensure success. With 101 brand-new motif designs at your fingertips, you’ll be free to explore limitless variations and capture your own personal style.
“It’s every crocheter’s dream! The pictures are brilliant, colorful and clear, and the instructions are impeccable. This is a perfect book to add to your library. . . . Truly a bible for crocheters. The patterns are simply stunning.” —A Bookish Libraria
“Each page is a very detailed, well thought out teaching lesson on how to achieve success in crochet, crocheting motifs and completing a project . . . I am truly impressed by amount of material covered in this book. It is organized, easily understandable, and the presentation is well thought out. I will be referring to this book for quite a while. That is why it’s at the top of my desert island book list.” —In Stitches
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Edie Eckman
Edie Eckman is the author of Connect the Shapes Crochet Motifs, Around the Corner Crochet Borders, Beyond the Square Crochet Motifs, The Crochet Answer Book, and Christmas Crochet for Hearth, Home & Tree, as well as co-editor of Crochet One-Skein Wonders® and Crochet One-Skein Wonders® for Babies. She is a nationally known teacher, designer, writer, and editor in both the crochet and knitting worlds. She lives in Waynesboro, Virginia.
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