Embroidered Crochet: Enchanting projects to crochet and embroider
We will have encountered Crochet in its many forms at some point; imagine your favourite granny, with her crochet blanket adorning her knee. On in my case, my surrogate grandmother, with her solo pristine house which was come to a who array of varieties….a waistcoat, cushion cover, arm chair rest cover…..yet if I am honest, I looked at the medium coldly, with a definite visual image of what Crochet was. My definition? Squares all finally attached together, each made separate. Either in one colour or if the artist was feeling fancy, a contrasting tone edge. Ta da, final. Are you with me? If so, then maybe you like I will be suprised to discover that there is a depth to this method…your Crochet creations do not have to stop at bland beautiful squares….why not decorate them with another textile art method: Embroidery?!
Who is Anna Nikipirowicz? A crochet and knitwear designer, her patterns and tutorials span many a webpage. Inspired by her family, namely mother and sister, her creative background has developed within her the ability to emerge as an artist herself. She is a Rowan design consultant, so we know our progressive learning is in good hands!
This book has been written with a wealth of abilities in mind. Discover the basic steps of Crochet, before you eventually tackle the bigger picture, making your own crochet projects which have been finished with an object or scene in embroidery.
Within Embroidered Crochet, all the patterns have been included for the projects and you will come across everything from meadows to birds and nature. The colours of the projects are all subtle yet not bland, they are tasteful, not gaudy to overly bold; brash.
Imagery throughout documents every step and comes across as very aesthetically pleasing.
Project themes cover the usual blankets, with more unusual ideas, for example bunting and basket making.
So if you are after a niche gift for someone you know well, or would like to add a 3D element, an added flourish to your own Crochet creations, this is a book which I observe to be a key player.