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Creative Crochet Lace: A Freeform Look at Classic Crochet | 
 enlarge | Author: Myra Wood
Publisher: Woodworks Editions
Category: Book
Buy New: $24.95
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Avg. Customer Rating:  15 reviews
Sales Rank: 238952
Media: Paperback
Pages: 100
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.8
Dimensions (in): 10.8 x 8.2 x 0.3
ISBN: 0980018293
Dewey Decimal Number: 746
EAN: 9780980018295
ASIN: 0980018293
Publication Date: February 4, 2008
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Product Description
Learn a new, freeform approach to traditional crochet openwork techniques that's easier than you can imagine! You'll discover 5 methods of crocheting lace done with a creative and fluid approach to create wonderful wearables, accessories and anything else you can imagine. No patterns necessary! First you'll discover the origins of crochet lace and then each freeform method, modified from a classic style, is explained in detail. All the basics you need to know including which materials to use, how to pick yarns and fibers and which hooks work best are explained too. There is also an in-depth discussion about "Lace Logic" and how different stitches and yarns work together. The project section goes into detail about the process used for making the pieces along with photos of the works in progress. Templates are included for many of the projects to give you a good understanding of the creative approach. Along with these excellent examples designed to spark your imagination there is a gorgeous gallery of fellow crochet artists' works. You'll also find inspiring photos of flowers and gardens to get your creative juices flowing. This book is clearly written with lots of beautiful photos to help get you started on your Creative Crochet Lace adventure.
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The perfect book to learn Freeform Lace Crochet from! July 1, 2008
I have been crocheting for many years and love to experiment with my work so when Myra Wood released this book, I was very curious about it. Myra's work in freeform crochet and her bead work are legendary so I had a feeling that her book would be very inspiring as well. I couldn't have been more right!
Let me start by saying that this book is not a line by line pattern book, nor is is a stitch guide or any other traditional crochet format that you may be used to. It IS, however, a wonderful guide teaching the reader easy to follow techniques for creating totally freeform garments using your own creative ideas. She has outlined several styles of freeform crochet lace, given ways in which to shape and style the work, how to lay it out properly, techniques to join the smaller pieces you may have into a larger item, and things to consider about fit and drape as you work.
This book is a beautifully laid out, easy read with gorgeous photography and lots of very good, sound advice for anyone wanting to get into the field of freeform crochet.
Thank you Myra, for such a wonderful book!!!
Pulling me in to Freeform! May 18, 2008
I just got my copy of Creative Crochet Lace and I am in love. I have seen some lovely freeform crochet in the past and was intrigued by its beauty, but never wanted to try it myself because I thought its end use was limited, and how many wallhangings does one really need? This book not only shows a variety of freeform techniques, but also shows how to make items in freeform that are practical as well as beautiful. I'm hooked - pun intended!
Crochet lace May 10, 2008
A great resource for those of us who are bored with the same old patterns. Myra explains how to develop your own crochet lace and free yourself from the "doily" look. Just what I have been waiting for!
Creativity at it's best!! April 25, 2008
2 out of 3 found this review helpful
This is a great addition to books on freeform crochet. Don't expect lots of line-by-line instructions which, IMHO, is antithetical to freeform. Instead you get lots of advice and guidance on how to create freeform lace crochet garments. It's up to you to take the leap of faith that freeform crochet requires to start and complete your own unique project.
Myra Rocks! March 10, 2008
3 out of 5 found this review helpful
This book is sensational. No patterns, what a concept. Myra's whole philosphy about crochet sings out loud with this book. I cant wait to get started.
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