100 Micro Crochet Motifs: Patterns and Charts for Tiny Crochet Creations
100 Micro Crochet Motifs: Patterns and Charts for Tiny Crochet Creations
Explore the world of micro crochet with this collection of crochet patterns and charts for 100 exquisite crochet motifs.
Tiny objects are fascinating; from dollhouse miniatures to model railways, and this includes crochet. The classic granny square is transformed into something special when it's reduced to the size of a postage stamp. 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 jewelry, accessories, appliques, decorations, and embellishments.
You will learn the central skills needed for micro-crochet, such as how to hold the thread and hook, read 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 jewelry.
There are simple motifs with two to four rounds of crochet and more challenging ones with more rounds, color 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 jewelry and accessories; as well as how to scale up the designs using thicker yarn and a bigger hook to make projects such as 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 as small scale. It also includes techniques for using jewelry 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 jewelry, accessories, appliqués, or just tiny things for the sheer joy of it.
Author: Steffi Glaves
Publisher: David & Charles
Published: 04/13/2021
Pages: 128
Binding Type: Paperback
Weight: 1.15lbs
Size: 10.70h x 8.20w x 0.40d
ISBN: 9781446308394
About the Author
Steffi Glaves is a designer/maker specializing in micro crochet motifs and jewelry. She sells her finished work and crochet patterns on Etsy and has featured her work in various magazines including Simply Crochet and Inside Crochet.