Crochet Chic: Haute Crochet Scarves, Hats Bags

by Francine Toukou

Crocheting accessories can be a quick, simple, and rewarding way to enhance a wardrobe—and build needleworking skills. Thanks to Francine Toukou, these sophisticated patterns have a distinctively urban edge, sassy design aesthetic, and imaginative use of color. Stitchers of every level will want to grab their hooks and dive into such fashionable projects as a lovely pink mohair neck wrap with frilly, feminine edges; a snuggly brown scarf, worked in chunky wool and featuring flower attachments along its length; and a fabulous elongated clutch with a snap closure and decorative medallion. In addition to the basic stitches, Toukou offers invaluable advice on working with budget yarns and mastering special skills, including tassel-making, felting, and appliqué.   

Genres: Crochet, Nonfiction, Crafts

128 pages, Hardcover

First published November 1, 2007

Reviews

[Ligaya]

I was expecting much more edgy fashions from this book, but mostly the patterns were fairly simple, some jazzed up a bit with a ruffle or a pom-pom. Not any complicated stitches or motifs. The most adventurous project is the Victoria Collar. The photos need both lighting and styling help.

[Deborah]

Good for beginners

[F. P.]

Straightforward projects; I've made several of them over the years. I think I'll work on making the little pink ruffled scarf....

[Sarah Lee]

This had a lot of great projects that someday I would like to attempt when I have more confidence in my crochet. Right now I am just starting out and have only made a few small projects.