Crochet Scarves!: 16 Hip Projects for Dressing Up Your Look

by Candi Jensen

The loopy, lacy, textured patterns of crochet are taking the fashion runways by storm. And millions of crocheters have their hooks poised, waiting for trendy new patterns for handhooked, high-fashion accessories. Noted crochet designer and author Candi Jensen is transforming the look of crochet with two great new books.

Crochet Bags! includes 15 projects ranging from a swinging cotton bag in hot summer colors to an elegant evening purse adorned with feathers. Specialty techniques include working with suede yarn, integrating beads into crochet, creating a fan-shaped purse, making a string market bag, and even crocheting with recycled plastic shopping bags to create a colorful and waterproof beach bag.

Packaged in Storey’s best-selling die-cut series, with the signature at-a-glance, chart-format instructions, Crochet Bags! will be irresistible to all the fashion-conscious crocheters who want to show off the new range of styles and looks that are achievable with a hook, a ball of yarn—and Candi Jensen’s great patterns.

Genres: Crochet, Crafts, Nonfiction, Reference

96 pages, Hardcover

First published August 1, 2005

Reviews

[Nancy]

If you’re a beginning crocheter, this is a good book to get your hands on. It starts out with detailed instructions and colorful illustrations for basic stitches, joining and finishing, and various types of yarns. It includes a list of crochet terms and abbreviations and items you should carry with you for crocheting on the go.

I like that several of the patterns are shown in different colors and fibers to help you find the right look for your project.

There is a very intricate cable design I want to try (without the plush pompoms on the ends, of course), but the other patterns do not appeal to me at all. There are lacy designs, granny squares, flowers and ruffles that are too fussy and feminine for me. If this is your style, go for it. I’m bringing this book back to the library.

As soon as I make the cable scarf, I will rate.

[Janel · Rating 4 out of 5]

Well written and laid out. Great instructions and beautiful projects.

[Holly Booms Walsh · Rating 5 out of 5]

I loved her hats book so much I requested this one from the library too. Lots of great ideas for scarves, including some that I hadn't seen before (the argyle). I think this will help me with Christmas gift making! This author write clear, easy instructions that help make your projects a success.

[Laura Gilfillan · Rating 4 out of 5]

Several interesting patterns. I made several of the scarves, and it's a good source to refer to for ideas. I especially liked Throat Warmer, Green Leaves,Blackberry Cobbler, and Doodle-ee Dancer (for the technique).

[Laureen · Rating 4 out of 5]

my fingers are itchy to do something... so i had to search all over my house in random places to find my needles and learn more than the basic stitch.

[Selena Lang · Rating 5 out of 5]

Has some great scarves to make in this one. I had done three before it was due back to library. Highly recommended if you love to crochet scarves.

[Lu]

just ok