Your gurde to making sophisticated garments using a variety of stitch patterns and motifs; Includes easy-to-follow tutorials for beginners and special techniques for advanced crocheters; Figure-flattering designs suitable for all sizes.
Shannon Mullett-Bowlsby is the co-owner and creative director of Shibaguyz Designz. He has authored five crochet pattern books and one knitwear pattern book and has had over 150 patterns published in books and magazines. He lives in Seattle, WA.
"The attention to detail in these garments, as well as the designs
that flatter a variety of body types and generous sizing options
(small to 5X), elevate this title well beyond the average
collection of crochet patterns.” —Library Journal
*“Contemporary crocheters will be delighted and grateful to have
Mullett-Bowlsby’s guide to creating drapey, stylish garments
without any of the bulk so often associated with their medium. All
the garments in the book are sized from small to 5X, with detailed
instructions to help change sizes. Standout projects include the
beginner-friendly, bell-sleeved three-quarter-sleeve pullover and
the red ‘Beginner Cardi,’ created easily from six rectangles. The
Three-Quarter Sleeve Cardi is a covetable design for intermediate
crocheters, as is a turtleneck poncho with easy shaping and fancy
color work. Advanced crocheters can show off higher-level skills
(cables and lace) with a demure tunic or the challenging Motif Maxi
Skirt. Most of the yarn is fingering weight, superfine, or fine,
producing a finished garment that lightly hugs the body. Plenty of
thought is given to the yarns, so crocheters will probably want to
use the recommended fiber for each project. A final section on
special techniques and finishing instructions rounds out this
beautifully photographed book.” —Publishers Weekly (Starred
Review)
“Mullett-Bowlsby is definitely a needlework designer to watch. Even
though he claims 200 published patterns, this book will jumpstart
his claim to crocheting fame. Why the acclaim? First, the 32
patterns, all classic, are created with subtle twists. Hoodies, for
example, come sleeveless or long, with cloak-type head coverings or
more streamlined shapes. Second, the sizing. Mullett-Bowlsby’s not
only been more than generous in including up to (and usually
beyond) 2X, his instructions also allow for a shaping and a more
precise fit, no matter what the actual number. Third, he’s not at
all shy about sharing his techniques: specific foundation stitches,
best seaming methods, and zipper shortening and sewing are all
found in the last chapter. Finally, instructions and photographs
give book-chapter-verse-sentence to every design. There are guides
for pattern stitches and special techniques, schematics, stitch
charts, and, always, full-color photographs of the finished apparel
and stitch close-ups.” —Booklist
"The attention to detail in these garments, as well as the designs
that flatter a variety of body types and generous sizing options
(small to 5X), elevate this title well beyond the average
collection of crochet patterns.” —Library Journal
*“Contemporary crocheters will be delighted and grateful to have
Mullett-Bowlsby’s guide to creating drapey, stylish garments
without any of the bulk so often associated with their medium. All
the garments in the book are sized from small to 5X, with detailed
instructions to help change sizes. Standout projects include the
beginner-friendly, bell-sleeved three-quarter-sleeve pullover and
the red ‘Beginner Cardi,’ created easily from six rectangles. The
Three-Quarter Sleeve Cardi is a covetable design for intermediate
crocheters, as is a turtleneck poncho with easy shaping and fancy
color work. Advanced crocheters can show off higher-level skills
(cables and lace) with a demure tunic or the challenging Motif Maxi
Skirt. Most of the yarn is fingering weight, superfine, or fine,
producing a finished garment that lightly hugs the body. Plenty of
thought is given to the yarns, so crocheters will probably want to
use the recommended fiber for each project. A final section on
special techniques and finishing instructions rounds out this
beautifully photographed book.” —Publishers Weekly (Starred
Review)
“Mullett-Bowlsby is definitely a needlework designer to watch. Even
though he claims 200 published patterns, this book will jumpstart
his claim to crocheting fame. Why the acclaim? First, the 32
patterns, all classic, are created with subtle twists. Hoodies, for
example, come sleeveless or long, with cloak-type head coverings or
more streamlined shapes. Second, the sizing. Mullett-Bowlsby’s not
only been more than generous in including up to (and usually
beyond) 2X, his instructions also allow for a shaping and a more
precise fit, no matter what the actual number. Third, he’s not at
all shy about sharing his techniques: specific foundation stitches,
best seaming methods, and zipper shortening and sewing are all
found in the last chapter. Finally, instructions and photographs
give book-chapter-verse-sentence to every design. There are guides
for pattern stitches and special techniques, schematics, stitch
charts, and, always, full-color photographs of the finished apparel
and stitch close-ups.” —Booklist
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