35+ Potholders to Crochet: Step-by-Step Patterns for Unique Kitchen Essentials-From Classic and Practical to Playful and Pretty - Softcover

Simon, Beatrice

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1570767076 ISBN 13: 9781570767074

Publisher: Trafalgar Square Books, 2014

Synopsis

Whether it's to brighten up your own kitchen or make as a gift, there are patterns here for all tastes. In this collection you’ll find some vintage-inspired potholders, double-layered potholders for added protection, and fun, bold, brightly colored potholders that will be a refreshing addition to any kitchen décor. There are over 35 charming patterns, including a cluster of grapes, a tilting windmill, and a handful of crisp cherries; practical mitts and beautiful shell patterns; granny square art and gentle waves in bright colors. With close-up color photographs and all the necessary charts and diagrams, you’ll be on your way to making useful, charming potholders in no time.

About this title

From the Back Cover

CHARMING
Bring a touch of whimsy to your kitchen with a woolly sheep, clever mouse, or lucky ladybug.

COLORFUL
Go retro with vibrant orange and turquoise, make eye-catching patterns with intarsia, or brighten up your breakfast with sunrise-red ripples.

CLASSIC
Strike a refined note with simple black and white, neatly patterned spike stitch, or the subtle textures of front and back post crochet.

Even in the age of microwaves, there's one thing the modern kitchen still can't do without! In this wide-ranging collection of over 35 potholder patterns, you'll find possibilities that will suit any kitchen, from vintage-inspired and elegant to delightfully bright and bold; from basic squares to circles, hexagons, and more. With charts, diagrams, and color photographs throughout, crocheters of all skill levels will soon be on their way to making endlessly useful—and beautiful—potholders.

About the Author

As a child, Béatrice Simon was charmed by the magic of crochet. It all started with Aunt Lila, who first taught her to make Granny squares in the 1970’s. Her studies in languages and linguistics led her to travel widely, especially in southern Germany, where she taught her mother tongue for many years and worked as a translator. About six years ago, she decided to focus on translating works about her favorite subject: needle work in German, English, and French. At the same time, she rediscovered the endless possibilities for creating magic with just a hook and some yarn. In memory of her Aunt Lila, she took the pseudonym lillicroche,” which she uses on her tri-lingual blog, lillicroche.wordpress.com, and published patterns. Since 2009, she has been living in Brittany, France, where the pot of ideas never stops simmering.

Edition details

• Publisher: Trafalgar Square Books
• Publication date: 2014
• ISBN 10: 1570767076
• ISBN 13: 9781570767074
• Binding: Paperback
• Language: English
• Number of pages: 112