Crochet Colorwork Made Easy: Simple Techniques to Create Multicolor Sweaters, Accessories and Home Decor

by Claire Goodale

Overview

Your Ultimate Guide to Mastering Colorwork with Crochet

Creating gorgeous colorwork projects is so much easier than it looks! In this unparalleled guide, colorwork expert Claire Goodale walks you through three distinctive styles—Tapestry, Intarsia and Fair Isle—introducing each technique through bright,contemporary patterns. With clear step-by-step photos, smart tips and straightforward directions, Claire shatters the myth that impressive colorwork pieces are complicated—or possible only in knitting. You won’t believe how simple it is to pick up the essential skills to create unique designs.

Try out Tapestry Crochet with the Trailing Vines Cardigan, working beautiful fresh green leaves into your new favorite sweater. Use the Intarsia method to layer on the color with the Ombré Prism Wrap or add an outdoorsy motif with the Mountaintop Cowl. Fair Isle isn’t just for knitters! Work some Nordic style into your winter wardrobe with the beautiful Falling Snowflakes Hat and matching sweater. This is the only book you need to incorporate detailed patterns and fun shapes into beautiful, cozy accessories, sweaters and more. Your crochet practice is about to get a lot more fun!

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781645673767
Publisher:	Page Street Publishing
Publication date:	11/16/2021
Pages:	168
Sales rank:	662,719
Product dimensions:	7.70(w) x 8.90(h) x 0.40(d)

About the Author

Claire Goodale is the founder of E’Claire Makery and has published over 50 popular, original designs on Etsy and Ravelry. Her work has been featured by companies such as Clover Needlecraft and Lion Brand Yarn. She lives in Fresno, California.

Table of Contents

Introduction 9

An Intro to Colorwork Crochet 11

What Is Crochet Colorwork? 11

How to Put Colors Together 12

Basic Colorwork Techniques 13

Changing Colors 13

Adjusting Tension 14

Weaving in Ends 15

How to Read a Chart 15

General Notes for All Patterns 17

Seaming Crochet Pieces Together 18

Tapestry Crochet 23

Basic Tapestry Crochet Techniques 24

How to Carry Yarn 24

Haw to Do Tapestry Crochet Worked Flat and in the Round 24

How to Prevent Yarn from Tangling 26

Diamond Reflections Pillow 27

Queen of Diamonds Hat 32

Feathers in the Wind Shawl 37

Desert Diamonds Top 46

Trailing Vines Cardigan 51

Flower Paisley Blanket 59

Intarsia Crochet 75

Basic Intarsia Crochet Techniques 76

How to Do Intarsia Crochet Worked Flat and in the Round 76

Using Yarn Bobbins 77

Joining New Colors 78

Homestead Pillow 79

Wanderer Beanie 86

Ombré Prism Wrap 91

Mountaintop Cowl 93

Bloom Sweater 99

Trailhead Ruana 103

Fair Isle Crochet 111

Basic Fair Isle Crochet Techniques 112

How to Carry Yarn Using Floats 112

Using the Waistcoat (or Knit) Stitch 112

How to Do Fair Isle Crochet Worked Flat and in the Round 113

Falling Snowflakes Hat 115

Winter's Breath Scarf 119

Dancing Leaves Mittens 125

Dancing Leaves Beanie 132

Falling Snowflakes Sweater 137

Forest Walk Sweater 146

Acknowledgments 158

About the Author 159

Index 161

Editorial Reviews

Colorwork isn’t only for knitters! Claire leads crocheters by the hand and shows them all the possibilities of crocheting in color. This book is a keeper for your crochet library.”
-Heather Mann, host of the WeCrochet Podcast

“If you want to master colorwork crochet this book is a must. With clear instructions and beautiful, inspiring patterns you’ll be hooking in color in no time.”
-Sarah Huntington, editor at Simply Crochet magazine

“If you’ve ever felt hesitant to give colorwork a try, now is the time to dive in! You’re going to love recreating these gorgeous designs—with an added bonus of wowing your friends when you do!”
-Pamela Grice, founder of Crochetpreneur®

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