Crochet Style: Chic and Sexy Accessories

by Shannon Okey

Crochet Style offers inspiring pieces to accentuate personal style and add excitement to any wardrobe. From simple stitches and quick projects to advanced patterns that include intricate stitch work, this book holds interest for beginning and expert crocheters alike. An array of projects, from lacy hoop earrings and funky beaded necklaces to an elaborate poncho and sleek eveningwear, entices the reader to experiment with personal style. These pieces lend versatility and individuality to any look. Over 170 original full-color photographs show stunning detail and offer suggestions of stylish ways to wear each of the beautiful items. All of the designs are fun to wear and even easier to make. Crochet Style includes everything you’ll need to get started, from “Crochet Basics” to “Sources and Resources”, yarn types, patterns, plus a plethora of information and inspiration. Step-by-step photos show you how to hold your hook, make stitches, and the best places to buy supplies. Crochet Style comes as a unique, spiral-bound, easel-style format allowing for “hands-free” crafting and access to all the information at a glance. You are likely to be “hooked” on this book!

Genres: Crochet

127 pages, Spiral-bound

First published January 1, 2007

About the author

Shannon lives in Cleveland, Ohio with her husband, comic book artist Tamas Jakab and their furry "children," a dachshund and 2 cats who have made several appearances in her books.

Shannon runs her own publishing company called Cooperative Press, which publishes both books and Knit Edge magazine. She writes...a lot.

Reviews

[Robert Beveridge · Rating 3 out of 5]

Shannon Okey, Crochet Style (Creative Homeowner, 2006)

Shannon Okey is a friend of mine, and I have to say that it pains me to give any book she writes a review that is in the least critical. I will rush to add that what I am critical of here has nothing to do with Okey's writing or the designs and patterns found here, which are as energetic and fun as ever (as well as cheesy, in that retro sort of way, on occasion), but the design of the book itself. It's done as a kind of vertical flip-book, designed to stay open without you having to hold it that way, for obvious reasons. Problem is, someone couldn't figure out whether the reader should turn the book when turning the pages (it does come with an expander to hold it up in a triangle) or not, so sometimes a two-page spread has one page facing one way and one page facing the other, while at other times the two pages face the same way. While I preferred the latter layout a great deal, I would have at least been satisfied with a bit of consistency. Still, if you're looking for some interesting new ideas for what to do with all that yarn, pick this up. ***

[Jen · Rating 4 out of 5]

Fun projects, clear instructions. Some of them are a little too feminine (flirty?) for my tastes, but this beginning crocheter can find some projects to do.