100 Micro Crochet Motifs

Patterns and Charts for Tiny Crochet Creations

Steffi Glaves (Autor)

Buch | Softcover

128 Seiten

2021
David & Charles (Verlag)
978-1-4463-0839-4 (ISBN)

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Explore the world of micro crochet with this collection of 100 exquisite designs. Talented designer, Steffi Glaves, shows how to create intricately detailed motifs using fine cotton quilting thread and a 0.5mm crochet hook. As well as the huge choice of motifs there are also 10 projects showing how to use the motifs for jewellery.

Explore the world of micro crochet with this collection of crochet patterns and charts for 100 exquisite crochet motifs.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 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 a 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, appliques, or just tiny things for the sheer joy of it.

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.

Welcome4
Before you begin6
Tools and materials7
Project gallery10
Flowers12
Forget-Me-Not/Cherry Blossom14
Sunflower/Daisy14
Orchid15
Pansy15
Lobelia16
Poppy16
Pink Perennial16
Sentimental Blue17
Vinca Circle17
Folded Clematis17
Flower jewellery18
Leaves20
Four Leaf Clover22
Oak Leaf22
Standard Leaf23
Granny Leaf23
Eye Leaf24
Heart Leaf25
Frilly Edge Leaf26
Five Point Leaf27
Ivy Strand28
Ivy Leaf29
Ivy strand bracelet30
Celestial32
Lightning Bolt34
Raindrop35
Cloud35
Rainbow35
Sun36
Star36
Moon37
3D Rainbow38
3D Star Pillow38
Ringed Planet39
Mis-matched planet earrings40
Food42
Doughnut44
Macaron44
Carrot Cake45
Watermelon46
Venitian Slice46
Cucumber Sandwich47
Fried Egg47
Avocado47
Teapot48
Cuppa Tea49
Amigurumi cake slice50
Blanket Squares52
Scalloped Square54
Classic Square With Border54
3D Ruffle square55
Puff Flower Square55
Hexagon Wheel56
Frilly Edge Square56
Lacy Granny Square57
Floral Envelope Square58
Circle Square58
Hexagon Rose59
Envelope belt purse & necklace60
Sea Life64
Spiral Shell66
Starfish66
Goldfish67
Seaweed68
Turtle68
Clam Shell69
Classic Fish69
Sand Dollar69
Boat70
Manta Ray70
Clam shell pendant71
Occasions72
Holly Leaf74
Snowflake74
Danish Heart75
Invitation Envelope76
Granny Heart77
Lace Heart77
Bat78
Pumpkin78
Skull79
Egg79
Danish heart mini pendant80
Mandalas82
Sarah84
Kirsty84
Mattea85
Caroline85
Denise86
Moira87
Kate88
Rosa88
Rowan89
Molly89
Framed mandala90
Bunting92
Triangle94
Striped Triangle94
Chevron94
Space Invader95
Rainbow Flag96
Layered Leaf96
Heart96
Textured Heart97
Tiny Bag98
Tiny House99
Cake topper100
Animals102
Bumblebee104
Mouse104
Bird105
Bunny106
Fox Face106
Butterfly107
Cat Face108
Dog Face108
Hen109
Elephant109
Meadow embroidery hoop110
Techniques112
Crocheting small114
Crochet basics116
Special stitches118
Stiffening122
Stuffing123
Jewellery124
About the author126
Suppliers126
A very special thank you126
Index127

Erscheinungsdatum	24.02.2021
Zusatzinfo	350 Illustrations
Verlagsort	Newton Abbot
Sprache	englisch
Maße	210 x 10 mm
Gewicht	500 g
Themenwelt	Sachbuch/Ratgeber ► Freizeit / Hobby ► Handarbeit / Textiles
ISBN-10	1-4463-0839-1 / 1446308391
ISBN-13	978-1-4463-0839-4 / 9781446308394
Zustand	Neuware