Funky Chunky Crocheted Accessories: More Than 60 Ways to Make and Customize Hats, Bags, Scarves, Mittens, and Slippers

by Jan Eaton

Transform five basic patterns into hip fashion accessories with this mix-and-match approach to crochet! Add beads to bags, fringe to scarves, cuffs to mittens—crocheters can choose their favorite personal touches. • Discover 60 ways to personalize a range of projects—hundreds of photos will inspire crocheters of all skill levels • Create a one-of-a-kind look with trims, buttons, pom-poms, appliqués, ruffles, and much more • Follow step-by-step chapters on edgings and trimmings, fastenings and handles, beading, and other techniques

Genres: Crochet, Nonfiction

128 pages, Paperback

First published August 25, 2006

About the author

JAN EATON is known internationally for her specialty in needlecraft and textile designs. Since finishing her training at Goldsmiths College in London, Jan has worked as a freelance designer showcasing her embroidery, crochet, knitting, and textile painting designs in various UK and European magazines. Past works include the new edition of Mary Thomas's Dictionary of Embroidery Stitches, Country Crochet and Knitted Lace, and 200 Crochet Blocks for Blankets, Throws, and Afghans. (ref: http://us.macmillan.com/author/janeaton)

Reviews

[Lisa Topp · Rating 4 out of 5]

This book has basic patterns for a hat, purse, mittens, slippers, etc., and then the rest of the book shows different ways to embellish them with top stitching, beading, etc. It also has a nice descriptive segment in the beginning, along with good crochet technique photos. I will come back to this for patterns when I am a more accomplished crocheter.