Clever Crocheted Accessories 25 Quick Weekend Projects

129 Pages·2012·24.02 MB·English

by  Brett Bara

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of other projects are travel-friendly enough to make anywhere. Whether you and food at www.brettbara.com.
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Photography by Joe Hancock
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edited by
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clever
crocheted
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Editor
Erica Smith
Technical Editor & Illustrator
Jeannie Chin
Art Director
Liz Quan
Cover & Interior Designer
Julia Boyles
Production Designer
Katherine Jackson
© 2012 Brett Bara
Photography © 2012 Joe Hancock
All rights reserved.
Interweave Press LLC
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Loveland, CO 80537-5655 USA
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Library of Congress
Cataloging-in-Publication Data
Bara, Brett.
  Clever crocheted accessories / Brett Bara.
       pages cm
  Includes index.
  ISBN 978-1-59668-827-8 (pbk)
ISBN 978-1-59668-811-7 (eBook)
 1.  Crocheting--Patterns. 2.  Dress
accessories--Patterns.  I. Title.
  TT825.B2955 2012
  746.43'4--dc23
                                                    2012024044
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cclleevveerr
crocheted
Accessories
25
quick
weekend
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edited by
Brett Bara

Contents
introduction 6
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Saturday Beret 8
Fine Feathered Cloche 12
Interlocking Rings Necklace 16
The Perfect Winter Cap 20
Diamond Lace Socks 24
Entwined Ear Warmer 28
Cabled Mitts 32
Knotty Herringbone Scarf 36
Dazzling Ring 40
Retro/Modern Tablet Cozy 44
Silky-Soft Scarf 48
Embellished Belt 52
Stripey Mitts 56
Kings County Pork Pie Hat 62
Cozy Cowl 68
Flowering Change Purse 72
Mixed-Motif Clutch 76
Chunky Flower Brooch 82
Amazing Motif Bag 86
Drop Leaf Earrings 90
Hiking Socks 94
Light-as-Air Neckerchief 100
Geometry Shawl 106
Sedimentary Hat 110
Chunky Capelet 114
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abbreviations 120
techniques 121
sources for yarns 126
index 127

Introduction
Accessories are among my very favorite things to crochet.
They’re quick to make (hello, instant gratification!), require little yarn
(which means they're easy on the wallet), and they’re the perfect way to
incorporate handmade pieces into any wardrobe.
When I began working on this book, I set out to compile a group of projects
that would be my dream collection of accessories, created by my dream
team of designers. I wanted to feature a wide variety of projects, rang-
ing from simple basics that will never go out of style to snazzier pieces
with a modern edge. To accomplish that, I reached out to some of the best
designers in the crochet community and asked them to contribute—and
not surprisingly, they all amazed me with their skills, creating some truly
beautiful patterns.
I hope you’ll enjoy the result! No matter what type of crochet accessory
you’re looking for, chances are there’s something here for you. From hats
and scarves to bags and jewelry, many of these projects can be completed
in the time it takes to take the train from Chicago to St. Louis—and are
travel-friendly enough to take anywhere. But there are a few more involved
designs to sink your hooks into, too. If you’re a crocheter who’s ready to
move beyond basics, lots of these projects are designed to help you build
your skills—so you’re guaranteed to learn a lot along the way. (And the
experienced among you are sure to find some challenges here, too.)
I hope you’ll enjoy this collection as much as I do. I was so inspired while
working on this book that I’ve already made one project from it (Ellen
Gormley’s Saturday Beret on page 8; it turned out great!) . . . and I’ve got
my eye on many others, too!
Happy stitching!
Brett Bara
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Size
To fit 22"–24" (56–61 cm)
head circumference when
worn.
Finished
Measurements
18" (45.5 cm) circumference, Saturday Beret
unstretched.
Yarn
Worsted weight (#4 Medium).
Shown here: Stitch Nation this beret is as cute to wear as it is easy to make.
Alpaca Love (80% wool, 20%
alpaca; 132 yd [121 m]/3 oz it features Bruges lace, a simple technique that creates
[85 g]): #3920 Ruby, 2 skeins.
pretty lace fabric out of simple crochet strips. throw this
Hook
beret on your head as you run around town on a weekend
Size I/9 (5.5 mm) or size
needed to obtain gauge. afternoon, or on any day—it’s just the right thing to give
any casual look a little something extra.
Notions
Yarn needle.
H designed by ellen gormley H
Gauge
16 sts = 4" (10 cm) in double
crochet (dc) stitch.
16 sts and 14 rows = 4"
(10 cm) in single crochet (sc)
stitch.
Take time to check gauge.
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