Couture Crochet Workshop By Lily M. Chin Publisher Interweave Press Edition Paperback Size 241 x 254 mm Illustrations Colour throughout Pages 160 Lily M. Chin is an internationally famous knitter and crocheter. She designs knitwear for magazines and yarn companies, and is the first American designer to have her own line of yarn. Lily has crocheted runway pieces for Diane von Furstenburg, Isaac Mizrahi, Vera Wang, and Ralph Lauren. Her pieces have appeared in Better Homes & Gardens, Woman's Day, and more. She's appeared on Late Show with David Letterman, CNN, HGTV, CBS Morning News, The Martha Show, The Jane Pauley Show, the DIY Network, and more. She is the author of Knit and Crochet with Beads (Interweave Press, 2004), The Urban Knitter, and Mosaic Magic: Afghans Made Easy. Lily lives in New York City. Crochet Diva, Lily Chin, shares her secrets for creating crochet fashions suitable for the runway. Ditch the dowdy and focus on fashion! Crochet connoisseur Lily Chin reinvents the craft in Couture Crochet Workshop-a modern, ultra-fashionable approach to crochet that will have you running for your crochet hook and yarn. There's nothing more satisfying than creating a beautiful garment that fits like a glove. Lily shares all her inside tips and tricks for crocheting ready-to-wear clothing and jewelry while demystifying garment making with thorough explanations about choices in yarns, stitches, hooks, silhouettes, measuring accurately, and more. Lily's philosophy focuses on constructing stylish, elegant wearables that fit well. She begins with a comprehensive review of crochet techniques and how to read charts. She then jumps into instruction for making customized patterns. Crocheters start with simple styles then build their skills as they move into circular construction, manipulating lace, and working with shell stitch and chevron stitch. Step-by-step instructions, practical illustrations, and gorgeous photography round out this crochet workshop. High-fashion is brought down to earth with this divine collection of patterns that include a metallic ribbon Chanel jacket, a spangled evening bag, a lace sleeveless sheath, a beaded mesh tunic, a chevron wedding gown with matching fingerless gloves, a buttonless jacket created in textured yarns, a lace shift dress with matching mohair lace camisole, and even a twin-set with matching necklaces and bracelet. Lily's patterns will revolutionize the crocheter's approach to the craft. Even if you're a beginner, Couture Crochet Workshop with Lily Chin will have you hooked on creating these one-of-a-kind garments. You'll learn how to FIT a garment even before you take on a project. Not only will the reader get a refreshing eyeful on just what crochet can achieve, the reader will be inspired and encouraged to customize and cater garments to themselves. Of course there will be patterns for many fashion item. More importantly, however, there will be lots of meaty and informative instruction. Book Contents Introduction - 2 pages, 2. Crochet Standards and Conventions/Review of Technique - 4 pages, 3. Extra Tips for Working - 2 pages, 4. How to Read Charts - 4 pages, 5. Planning Your Own Patterns - 12 pages, 6. Simpler Styles (4/10 projects, 3 are "sets"): intro - 2 pages, A) red/color-spotted (ebay) "princess seam" jkt & matching skirt - 7 pages, B) sage green textured yarn buttonless jkt - 4 pages, C) olive/burgundy rayon twin set w/ 3 necklaces & 1 bracelet - 8 pages, D) metallic ribbon Chanel jkt w/ champagne eyelash trim - 5 pages, 7. Circular Constructions (3/4 projects, one is a "set"): intro - 6 pages, A) powder-blue & midnight cape w/ matching "Cossack" hat - 4 pages, B) grey spangled evening bag - 3 pages, C) variegated bag/hat - 2 pages, 8. Manipulating Lace (3/5 projects, 2 are "sets" projects): intro - 8 pages, A) salmon-pk lace shift dress, peach-pk mohair lace stole to match dress - 8 pages, B) maize shell-lace sleeveless sheath, fingerless gloves - 8 pages, 9. Shell-Stitch Construction & Variations (4/6 projects, two are "sets"): intro - 7 pages, A) blk/olive merino shapely shell st tunic. blk/olive merino shapely shell matching skirt - , 12 pages, B) slate blue mohair shell st skirt - 5 pages, C) black beaded mesh tunic - 5 pages, D) burgundy/oyster bolero & hat- 9 pages, 10. Chevron-Stitch Construction (3/5 projects, 2 are "sets"): intro - 9 pages, A) Cowlneck Trapeze Tunic and hat - 10 pages, B) V-center panel vest - 6 pages, C) Chevron Wedding Gown, fingerless gloves - 5 pages, 11. Suppliers - 2 pages, 12. Resources, Bibliography - 2 pages, 13. Acknowledgements/Credits - 2 pages, 14. index - 3 pages. The Textile Directory Bookstore postal charges: UK 1 book = £2.50 2 books = £4.50 3 books = £7.00 4 books or more = £9.00 Overseas 1 book = £6.00 2 books = £10.00 3 books = £14.00 4 books or more = £18.00 Price: £15.99