Colorful Crochet: 35 designs to bring the benefits of color into your life

by Emma Leith

Overview

Bring more color into your crochet with these 35 bright and beautiful patterns.

Imagine you are in the yarn store or searching for supplies online—do you instinctively go for the reds and pinks, naturally veer towards soft blues and greens, or head to the dark side of grays and blacks? The relationship between colors and our state of mind is well established, but we don't often consciously notice how much different colors affect us or understand why we favor some over others. Emma Leith is known for her colorful crochet, and has designed 35 projects that will bring you the psychological benefits of working with different shades, along with the enjoyment of creating beautiful items for the home and to wear. There is a chapter for each season, to reflect the colours of nature in spring, summer, fall, and winter, and then a chapter of "four seasons" designs, showing you how to mix shades from different times of the year. With notes on the color therapy benefits of different patterns, and suggestions for switching shades to suit your own preferences, you will soon be crocheting in full color.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781782498926
Publisher:	Ryland Peters & Small
Publication date:	05/04/2021
Edition description:	US edition
Pages:	128
Product dimensions:	8.20(w) x 10.85(h) x 0.50(d)

About the Author

Emma Leith's website, Emma Leith Atelier (emmaleith.co.uk), showcases her love of colour and texture, and her aim is to spread hope and happiness in all that she does. Whether she is yarnbombing a town centre or teaching children, her work is always life-affirming and full of fun. In her first book, Mindful Crochet (CICO Books), Emma used her Buddhist practice and her personal experience of breast cancer to teach the benefits of mindfulness and crochet combined. Emma lives near Bath, UK, with her daughter and partner, their two Dachshunds, and Womble the cat.

Table of Contents

Introduction 6

Chapter 1 Spring 8

Springtime Table Runner 10

Beach-hut Bunting 13

Coat Hangers 16

Floral Tiles Pillow 18

Gift Tags 22

Spring Blossom 24

Winter Turns to Spring Necklace 26

chapter 2 Summer 28

Carnival Shelf Valance 30

Colorplay Face Scrubbies 34

Summer Spice Tassel Key Rings 36

Zipped Make-up Bags 38

Summer Love Wall Hanging 40

Mandate Pillow 43

Chapter 3 Fall 46

Woodland Walk Shoulder Purse 48

Patchwork Gloves 51

Dingle Dangle Garland 54

Striped Purses 58

Season's End Scarf 60

Speckled Cowl 62

Twisted Headband 64

Chapter 4 Winter 66

Neon Mandates 68

Blue Tile Trivet 71

Bobble Pillow 74

Bobble Hat 76

Rope Baskets 78

Dreamcatcher 80

Snowdrift Throw 83

Chapter5 Four Seasons 86

Vase of Flowers 88

Moroccan Floor Pillow 91

Festival Bunting 94

Yarn-bombed Stool 97

Namaste Heart 100

Festive Baubles 104

Balloon Bauble Bunting 106

Granny Bag 108

Techniques 111

Suppliers 127

Acknowledgements 127

Index 128