crochet s o f i ne

e xq u i s i t e d e s i g n s with f i n e ya r n s
k r i st i n o m d a h l

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Shimmer Beaded Lace Cape

Chains Bucket Hat

Starry Night Wrap

Diamond Shawl

introduction
shawls and wraps

D r a g o n f ly S h a w l
Starry Night Wrap
O rc h i d C i rc u l a r S h a w l
C h a i n s S h a w le t t e
Diamond Shawl
S p i r a l Wa v e s S h a w l
Shimmer Beaded Lace Cape
accessories

C a b le s a n d L a c e B ro o m s t i c k H a t
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Visage Beret
Orchid Circular Shawl

Thin Scarves

S k i n n y F lo w e r S c a r f

Sequin Lace Scarf

C h a i n s B u c ke t H a t
M a r ke t B a g
Honeycomb Neckwarmer
V i s a g e B e re t
Deco Skirt
tops and cardigans

Tr a n q u i l H a i r p i n L a c e Tu n i c
C a s c a d e Tu n i c To p
D e c o n s t r u c t e d G r a n n y S q u a re

H o o d e d C a rd i g a n
P e a r ls Fa u x B e a d e d

Yo ke C a rd i g a n
P le a t e d M o t i f To p
R i v e r Tu n i c
P e t a l s C a rd i g a n

glossary
resources
index

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dragonfly s h a w l
A few years ago, my family and I saved a drag-

yarn

onfly from drowning in our pool. We scooped

Crochet thread (Size 10).

him out of the water and blew on his wings until

they dried. When he finally took flight, we were
overjoyed. I have had a special fondness for
dragonflies ever since. This triangular shawl is
a result of my love of the winged creatures.

shown: Coats & Clark, Aunt Lydias

Classic Crochet Thread (100%
mercerized cotton; 350 yd [320 m]/ 3 oz [85 g]):
495 wood violet; 3 balls.
hook

E/4 (3.5mm) or size needed to obtain gauge.

gauge

First 6 rows of Triangle = 4" x 4" x 6" (11.5 x

11.5 x 16.5 cm).
finished size

60" wide x 30" long (152.5 cm wide x 76 cm long).

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River Tunic
Deconstructed Granny Square Hooded Cardigan

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Cascade Tunic Top

Pearls Faux Beaded Yoke Cardigan

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Pleated Motif Top

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Tranquil Hairpin Lace Tunic

Chains Shawlette

crochet so fine

crochet is so fine

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.
Thinner yarns and flexible stitches combine in these fashionable designs
that are stylish, comfortable, and flattering. Fine crochet can be quick and
easy, and many projects require only a skein or two of yarn.
Begin by exploring techniques specific to crocheting with fine yarns, like
gauge, blocking, and garment construction tips to maximize drape. Then
choose from 20 stunning projects, including:
Pullovers
Cardigans
Jackets
Capes
Shawls
Scarves
Hats
Every project features innovative design and stitch details that take
crochet to a new level. With clever stitch motifs (accompanied by charts),
innovative and traditional shaping methods, and a variety of crochet techniques and embellishment ideas, the designs are interesting to make and
irresistible to wear.
Finally, crochet patterns that feature a new approach to crochet garment
design thats as enjoyable to wear as to make!

k r i s t i n o m d a h l designs knit and crochet garments and patterns

under her label KRISTIN, and she has created designs for a number of yarn
manufacturers. Her work has appeared in Interweave Crochet, Interweave
Knits, Knitscene, Crochet Today, Crochet!, Cast On, and Knit N Style, plus books
including Crochet Gifts (Interweave, 2009) and Crochet Me: Projects to Fuel the
Crochet Revolution (Interweave, 2007). She is the author of Wrapped in Crochet
(Interweave, 2008).

Paperback, 8 x 10, 160 pages

80 photographs, 40 illustrations, 20 charts
ISBN 978-1-59668-198-9
$22.95
Available July 2010