About this book
Overview
With just one crochet stitch and 10 basic embroidery stitches to learn, create 10 beautifully embellished crocheted items for you and your home.
Single crochet (UK double) forms a dense, firm base that’s ideal for stitching on using either crochet yarn or stranded cotton. The effect is a beautiful, textured, raised design that combines the delicacy and charm of embroidery with the soft, tactile feel of crochet. This means you can transform your simple crocheted items into stunning, intricate pieces you'll love.
The 10 stitches included in the book are:
Single crochet (UK double) forms a dense, firm base that’s ideal for stitching on using either crochet yarn or stranded cotton. The effect is a beautiful, textured, raised design that combines the delicacy and charm of embroidery with the soft, tactile feel of crochet. This means you can transform your simple crocheted items into stunning, intricate pieces you'll love.
- A basic introduction to the materials, tools and techniques, including stitch instructions for both the crochet and the embroidery
- 10 pretty projects - discover an enchanting meadow-themed wall hanger, a basket set emblazoned with roses, a granny-square blanket adorned with woodland birds and magical mushroom bunting.
- All the projects will consist of a simple crochet pattern plus a chart and key to show how the embroidery is worked over the top.
- Includes 24 pages of reusable transfers that make the projects come to life!
The 10 stitches included in the book are:
- chain stitch
- straight stitch
- satin stitch
- French knot
- split stitch
- stem stitch
- back stitch
- running stitch
- woven wheels
- cross stitch.
