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It Girl Crochet 23 Must-Have Accessories Sharon Zientara CONTENTS Introduction Crochet Nouveau Chrysanthemum Capelet Kathy Merrick Casa Batlló Cloche Cristina Mershon Mes Petites Mitts Aoibhe Ni Tiffany Shawl Jill Wright Purse of Prosperity Sarah Read Shawl Gallé Annette Petavy Shawl Vigne Natasha Robarge It’s a Mod, Mod World Op-Art Reversible Scarf Robyn Chachula Psychedelia Mitts Brenda K. B. Anderson Petula Purse Robyn Chachula Roundel Scarf Shelby Allaho Edie Clutch Linda Skuja Rocksteady Cowl Sharon Zientara Beatnik Cap Yoko Hatta A Brave New Boho Gypsy Slouch Beth Nielsen Sienna Top Mimi Alelis Greenwich Village Tote Yoko Hatta Montmartre Mittens Yoko Hatta Bon Vivant Stockings Brenda K. B. Anderson Haute Hippie Belt Beth Nielsen Boho Blooms Wrap Yumiko Alexander Charlie the Owl Cowl & Mittens Anastasia Popova Abbreviations Glossary Meet the Contributors Acknowledgments Resources Copyright Introduction When I first had the idea for this book, I knew I wanted to reference some of my favorite eras in fashion, but at the same time to create a chic, timeless collection of designs. To me, when an element of fashion from the past comes back around again and again, it’s because it can transcend time and trends. The ornate embellishments of art nouveau, bold graphics like those from Mondrian-style dresses of the 1960s, and the flower child sensibilities of bohemian culture all pass this test. Enter any boutique today and there are modern references to all of these eras. In the same way that fashion has a past, so does crochet. Just as there are references to former fashion trends, crochet influences, such as delicate thread doilies, granny square vests, and motif-based afghans, can be found in many of today’s boutiques and even on runways at fashion week. The crochet techniques on these pages all have a part in crochet’s history, but I think you will also find that each project will ease you into techniques that you may have been intimidated to attempt in a more complicated design. I wanted to take the best from the pasts of both crochet and fashion and create something new, beautiful, and exciting. The projects here are handpicked for their ability to be referential, yet timeless in nature—an element that is well worth the time and care it takes to make by hand. The concept of the “it girl,” a woman who possesses a certain quality that attracts others, was popularized in the 1920s and epitomized by Clara Bow, star of the film It, but like fashion and crochet it transcends time. Each generation redefines “it” into a fashionable icon of the moment. Throughout this book, we’ll meet a few classic “it girls” and other sources of inspiration for the designs in the collection. No matter which fashion era your inner “it girl” belongs to, I hope you will enjoy making and wearing these projects for years to come.
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