Creative Crochet Projects: 12 Playful Projects for Beginners and Beyond

by Stephanie Pokorny

Overview

Whether you want to learn how to crochet or you’re looking for fresh, new projects to try, Creative Play with Crochet is for you! Featuring 12 projects that start easy and slowly introduce a new technique one design at a time, this exciting guide contains crochet patterns you won’t be able to find anywhere else! Filled with personality, color, and original charm, follow step-by-step instructions and skill-building tutorials to create a collection of adorable crochet projects, from a beehive mobile and a kitchen play mat to toys, buntings, beanies, scarves, and more! Author Stephanie Pokorny is the designer and owner of Crochetverse.com that offers a one-of-a-kind original style to the crochet world. Her elaborate children’s crochet costumes were even acknowledged in the 2019 edition of Ripley’s Believe it Or Not.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781947163638
Publisher:	Fox Chapel Publishing Company, Incorporated
Publication date:	02/02/2021
Pages:	96
Sales rank:	488,739
Product dimensions:	11.00(w) x 8.40(h) x 0.30(d)

About the Author

Owner and sole creator at Crochetverse, Stephanie Pokorny is a talented crochet designer with a fresh, out-of-the-box original style. Her children are her driving force, and her impressive crochet costumes for them were featured in Ripley’s Believe It or Not in 2019. She has received national attention from Good Morning America, People Magazine, National Geographic Kids, BoredPanda.com, MyModernMet.com, Mashable.com, and Insider.com, as well as an appearance on The Kelly Clarkson Show. Breathing new life into the art and craft of crochet, Stephanie is a one-of-a-kind creator with an unrivaled attention to detail, color, texture, and whimsy. You can find her work on her website (www.crochetverse.com), her social media channels (@crochetverse), or on Raverly (www.ravelry.com/designers/stephanie-pokorny).

Editorial Reviews

01/18/2021

Crocheting should be fun, writes Pokorny, creator of Crochetverse.com, in this whimsical debut. She offers 12 projects of varying difficulty, each of which emphasizes a different aspect of crocheting to help build skills. Pokorny begins by explaining basics such as yarn weights and fiber content, and offers a size chart of different crochet hooks. She also explains gauge (a system of measuring the number of stitches and rows in each piece of crochet that allows crafters to compare their tension with that of the person who designed the pattern) and lays out how to fill a basic tool kit. Beginner projects include scarves that that employ finger crochet, while more involved accessories include a “Squiggles McGee Hat” that uses tube construction, and the “Asymmetric Owl Wrap,” complete with an Owl-head hood, which calls for special stitches. Handmade toys include a scarf that folds into a hamburger toy, and a sliceable watermelon that makes use of the half double crochet spike. This lighthearted guide is perfect for crafters looking to infuse a bit of playfulness into their crocheting. (Feb.)

Publishers Weekly

Creative Play with Crochet is filled with fast projects that expand the craft while leaving plenty of room for inspiration and personalized color options.

Foreword Reviews

Ever wished you could learn to crochet? Or, are you already an accomplished crocheter? Either way, this is a must-have book.

Amies Book Reviews

Great for all levels of crocheters.

Martha Avans

Stephanie Pokorny is one of the most creative crochet designers working today and her clever ideas shine through in this book. Every design is innovative, joyous, and most of all, FUN!

Heather Mann

Stephanie is a powerhouse in the crochet community. Widely known for her epic crochet Halloween costumes, she never fails to impress with her use of vibrant colors and incredible designs. She continues to amaze with Creative Crochet Projects, transforming balls of yarn into fun, creative, and eye-catching projects that are both wearable and playful! I can’t resist the urge to pick up my hook and start stitching!

Sarah Zimmerman

All in all, this is a beautiful book. You’ll find many great crochet patterns that are fun, artistic, useful, and unique.

Naztazia

02/12/2021

Pokorny (blogger, Crochetverse) brings her fun and quirky patterns to the physical realm with this, her first book. Aimed at beginning crocheters, this title includes patterns for accessories and toys for all ages. Each pattern is very easy to read and clearly denotes hook size, type of yarn appropriate, special stitches needed, and more information aimed at helping the crafter succeed. The patterns are simple and exciting, with bright colors and innovative ideas; for example, projects include a wrap with an owl hood, and a scarf that folds into a hamburger. Some of the most unique portions of the book are Pokorny's special stitch features, where she describes in detail how to do a new stitch, with highly detailed instructions and photographs of each step. Overall, this is a wonderful introductory book for aspiring crocheters and those who love simple and effective designs. Fans of Twinkie Chan's Crochet Goodies for Fashion Foodies will thoroughly enjoy these patterns. VERDICT In her excellent first book, Pokorny gives us quick and easy designs that are eye-catching and whimsical.—Ahliah Bratzler, Indianapolis

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