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Colorful Crochet Knitwear: Crochet sweaters and more

Crochet bright and beautiful clothes and accessories with this guide to the most exciting crochet colorwork techniques including intarsia, mosaic and tapestry crochet.

Why should knitters have all the fun when it comes to colourwork? If you prefer using one hook to two needles but wish you could crochet colourful garments like knitters then this collection of colourful crochet clothing is for you.

Whether it’s a sweater with a decorative yoke or a matching beanie and glove set in a Scandinavian-inspired design, this collection of crochet patterns shows that it’s not just knitters who can make colorwork sweaters and accessories – crochet can be just as versatile once you know the techniques.

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Crochet Colorwork Made Easy: Simple Techniques to Create Multicolor Sweaters, Accessories and Home Decor

Creating gorgeous colorwork projects is so much easier than it looks! In this unparalleled guide, colorwork expert Claire Goodale walks you through three distinctive styles―Tapestry, Intarsia and Fair Isle―introducing each technique through bright, contemporary patterns. With clear step-by-step photos, smart tips and straightforward directions, Claire shatters the myth that impressive colorwork pieces are complicated―or possible only in knitting. You won’t believe how simple it is to pick up the essential skills to create unique designs.

Try out Tapestry Crochet with the Trailing Vines Cardigan, working beautiful fresh green leaves into your new favorite sweater. Use the Intarsia method to layer on the color with the Ombré Prism Wrap or add an outdoorsy motif with the Mountaintop Cowl. Fair Isle isn’t just for knitters! Work some Nordic style into your winter wardrobe with the beautiful Falling Snowflakes Hat and matching sweater. This is the only book you need to incorporate detailed patterns and fun shapes into beautiful, cozy accessories, sweaters and more. Your crochet practice is about to get a lot more fun!

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The Tegan Beanie by Fiber and Fern Designs

You will just love making this beanie! This is an intermediate level crochet pattern for a fitted hat with small heart details and a lovely geometric design. The pattern gives you ALL the tools you need in order to make this beautiful hat, including a photo tutorial for the main stitch in the pattern, an instruction guide to color changes, and access to video tutorials.

This pattern DOES include a COLOR CHART for the geometric portion of the pattern!

In other words, if you are a beginner – this pattern gives you the tools you need to learn all the techniques required to make this lovely hat!

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The Buffalo Spruce Pillow By TLB Patterns

This crochet pillow pattern, featuring a buffalo plaid Christmas tree, is sure to add some rustic coziness to your home around holiday time. The pattern comes with graphs for 9 color combinations so you can crochet the pillow cover in colors to compliment any holiday decor. This pattern uses the intarsia crochet technique. If you are unsure how to do this, the pattern comes with a detailed photo tutorial.

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