New Ways with Crochet – Available for Pre-order!
My book, New Ways with Crochet, is almost here and now available for pre-order:
This book is filled with fresh stitch ideas and ways to work them, adapt them, and combine them to create something truly your own. You can use these stitches for all kinds of projects, from blankets to garments.
Inside, you’ll find five chapters, each exploring a different theme:
small stitches and gentle textures
new ways to play with double crochet
a fresh look at working into the back loop
an innovative technique for textured crochet
and, of course, my signature crochet cables.
Each chapter ends with a shawl design that brings the stitches together in a practical yet gentle way. All five shawls are different: they use different constructions, shapes, and directions of work. That’s also a little hint: take inspiration from one construction, mix in stitches from another chapter, add your own twist, and make something new!
“Above all, I hope this book will be a source of inspiration!
Rotate the photos (or your swatches) to see how stitches look from another angle - worked sideways or top down. Flip your swatches and discover the hidden beauty on the wrong side. Combine stitches from the same chapter, since they share the same technique and pair naturally.
Try different yarns and hooks to change tension and see how the fabric transforms. Add a touch of colorwork, the results may surprise you and spark even more ideas!” ~ Lena
