Filet Crochet

“From the simple to the sublime, this volume encompasses it all.”—Quick & Easy Crafts. “A touch of lace added to shelves, pillows, coverlets, blankets, linens, lingerie, and apparel can make a lovely difference....More than 100 designs. No prior knowledge is necessary.”—Booklist.

Over 50 elegant, simple crochet designs: doilies, tablecloths, panels, borders, bedspreads, centerpieces, baby items, and more. Each pattern shows finished article, close-up details, amount of thread needed, and crochet hook size.

Return to the gentle graces of old-fashioned home decorating with filet crochet. Protect a table with a lacy, eight-sided doily. Add eye appeal to a comfortable seat with a charming three-piece chair set. Or display the family name in a frame.

Get hooked on Interlocking Crochet! Do you want to create incredible crochet projects that will leave even experienced crocheters amazed and wondering, "How did she do that?" Would you like to crochet one project that has two unique, attractive looks? Try the technique of interlocking crochet, which takes simple stitches and turns them into richly textured, reversible fabrics. There has never been a book that explores this technique so thoroughly. Inside Interlocking Crochet you'll find: • Step-by-step illustrations of the crochet stitches that turn yarn into incredible interlocking crochet fabric • A stitch dictionary with 80 beautiful stitch patterns • 10 projects ranging from lovely, luxurious scarves to big, cozy afghans Try your hand (and crochet hook!) at this unique and interesting technique—you might never want to go back to regular crochet again!

"7 great projects & a complete alphabet"--Cover.

Lovely Decor in Filet Crochet (Leisure Arts #5126) presents 7 designs by Susan Lowman, featuring an airy stitch she calls "Lacet." The designs portray a butterfly, cactus, house, lighthouse, Love Never Fails quote, piano, and rose. You choose the size of thread to use (10, 20, 30 or 40 weight cotton) based on the look and size you want to achieve. The finer the thread, the more delicate the look and the smaller the finished size will be. Smaller pieces are ideal for framing or to use on the fronts of scrapbooks or photo albums. Larger pieces are perfect for displaying on pillows, table toppers, and wall hangings. Have fun adding these lacy luxuries to your home! They also make excellent birthday, housewarming, secret sister, and Mother's Day gifts.

Learn to read a chart to create these lovely throws!