100 Micro Crochet Motifs: Patterns and charts for tiny crochet creations

by Steffi Glaves

Overview

Explore the world of micro crochet with this collection of crochet patterns and charts for 100 exquisite crochet motifs. 

 Tiny objects are fascinating; from dollhouse miniatures to model railways, and this includes crochet. The classic granny square is transformed into something special when it's reduced to the size of a postage stamp. This collection of teeny, tiny crochet motifs from talented crochet designer, Steffi Glaves, explores the world of miniature in crochet form. 

The step-by-step instructions show you how to create your own micro crochet makes to create a wide range of beautiful crochet pieces that can be used in so many ways. These wonderfully small motifs are beautifully detailed despite their small size and can be used for jewellery, accessories, appliques, decorations and embellishments. 

You will learn the central skills needed for micro-crochet, such as how to hold the thread and hook, reading a crochet chart, special edgings, blocking and stiffening. Alongside that, you will also learn about the tools and types of threads to use, and the special techniques needed for creating the motifs in this book, such as incorporating wire, creating tiny keepsake bags and making your own jewellery. 

 There are simple motifs with two to four rounds of crochet and more challenging ones with more rounds, colour changes and different stitches – some of them are 3D amigurumi. Step-by-step instructions show you how to crochet intricately detailed motifs using fine cotton quilting thread and a 0.5mm crochet hook. 

Choose from a wide range of motifs including flowers; leaves & plants; fruit; triangles, granny squares, Christmas and even mini amigurumi. As well as the huge choice of motifs there are 10 projects showing you how to use the motifs for small projects such as jewellery and accessories; as well as how to scale up the designs using thicker yarn and a bigger hook to make projects such as bags, bunting, accessories, wall hangings and cards. 

Includes instructions for all the necessary crochet techniques and stitches, as well as specific advice for working at such as small scale. Also includes techniques for using jewellery findings and other tools to create the projects. So, if you love to crochet and fancy trying something different why not give micro crochet a go? This is the perfect guide for anyone who already has a grasp of the basic crochet stitches and techniques, and wishes to explore making jewellery, accessories, appliqués, or just tiny things for the sheer joy of it.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781446308394
Publisher:	David & Charles
Publication date:	04/13/2021
Pages:	128
Sales rank:	263,485
Product dimensions:	10.75(w) x 8.27(h) x (d)

About the Author

Steffi Glaves is a designer/maker specializing in micro crochet motifs and jewellery making. She sells her finished work and crochet patterns on Etsy and has had her work featured in various magazines including Simply Crochet and Inside Crochet.

Table of Contents

Welcome 4 Before you begin 6 Tools and materials 7 Project gallery 10 Flowers 12 Forget-Me-Not/Cherry Blossom 14 Sunflower/Daisy 14 Orchid 15 Pansy 15 Lobelia 16 Poppy 16 Pink Perennial 16 Sentimental Blue 17 Vinca Circle 17 Folded Clematis 17 Flower jewellery 18 Leaves 20 Four Leaf Clover 22 Oak Leaf 22 Standard Leaf 23 Granny Leaf 23 Eye Leaf 24 Heart Leaf 25 Frilly Edge Leaf 26 Five Point Leaf 27 Ivy Strand 28 Ivy Leaf 29 Ivy strand bracelet 30 Celestial 32 Lightning Bolt 34 Raindrop 35 Cloud 35 Rainbow 35 Sun 36 Star 36 Moon 37 3D Rainbow 38 3D Star Pillow 38 Ringed Planet 39 Mis-matched planet earrings 40 Food 42 Doughnut 44 Macaron 44 Carrot Cake 45 Watermelon 46 Venitian Slice 46 Cucumber Sandwich 47 Fried Egg 47 Avocado 47 Teapot 48 Cuppa Tea 49 Amigurumi cake slice 50 Blanket Squares 52 Scalloped Square 54 Classic Square With Border 54 3D Ruffle square 55 Puff Flower Square 55 Hexagon Wheel 56 Frilly Edge Square 56 Lacy Granny Square 57 Floral Envelope Square 58 Circle Square 58 Hexagon Rose 59 Envelope belt purse & necklace 60 Sea Life 64 Spiral Shell 66 Starfish 66 Goldfish 67 Seaweed 68 Turtle 68 Clam Shell 69 Classic Fish 69 Sand Dollar 69 Boat 70 Manta Ray 70 Clam shell pendant 71 Occasions 72 Holly Leaf 74 Snowflake 74 Danish Heart 75 Invitation Envelope 76 Granny Heart 77 Lace Heart 77 Bat 78 Pumpkin 78 Skull 79 Egg 79 Danish heart mini pendant 80 Mandalas 82 Sarah 84 Kirsty 84 Mattea 85 Caroline 85 Denise 86 Moira 87 Kate 88 Rosa 88 Rowan 89 Molly 89 Framed mandala 90 Bunting 92 Triangle 94 Striped Triangle 94 Chevron 94 Space Invader 95 Rainbow Flag 96 Layered Leaf 96 Heart 96 Textured Heart 97 Tiny Bag 98 Tiny House 99 Cake topper 100 Animals 102 Bumblebee 104 Mouse 104 Bird 105 Bunny 106 Fox Face 106 Butterfly 107 Cat Face 108 Dog Face 108 Hen 109 Elephant 109 Meadow embroidery hoop 110 Techniques 112 Crocheting small 114 Crochet basics 116 Special stitches 118 Stiffening 122 Stuffing 123 Jewellery 124 About the author 126 Suppliers 126 A very special thank you 126 Index 127

Preface

Tiny objects are fascinating. From dollhouse miniatures and model railways, to jewellery charms and tiny food, anything that can shrink to fit in the palm of your hand can instantly become more precious with new possibilities for different applications. The same can be said for crochet, the classic granny square transforms into something unique and special when reduced to the size of a postage stamp. This book, 100 Micro-Crochet Motifs, demonstrates how to do just that with your own crochet. With 10 themed chapters and a fun project for each one, there is a wide range of tiny and beautiful crochet pieces that can be used in so many ways. You will learn the central skills needed for micro-crochet, such as how to hold the thread and hook, reading a crochet chart, special edgings, blocking and stiffening. Alongside that, you will also learn about the tools and types of threads to use, and the special techniques needed for creating the motifs in this book, such as incorporating wire, creating tiny keepsake bags and making your own jewellery. There are simple motifs with 2 to 4 rounds of crochet and more challenging ones with more rounds, colour changes and different stitches – some of them are 3D amigurumi. These motifs are not just for micro-crochet: scale them up with standard DK yarn and a larger crochet hook for bigger motifs which have their own charm, and use them for bunting and bouquets. The envelope project in the Blanket Squares chapter is a great example of this as it involves using the same granny square design to make a miniscule pendant or a larger belt purse. This book is for anyone who already has a grasp of the basic crochet stitches and techniques, and wishes to explore making jewellery, accessories, appliqués, or just tiny things for the sheer joy of it.