The interest in crochet is surging and making a huge comeback - and will
surely be with us for some time. The need and desire to make handmade
items is growing all the time as people find new ways to save money and
new crafters take up some of the more traditional needlecrafts. Crochet
has crept onto the catwalks and into fashion stores but the cool way to
crochet now is to make unique crocheted items for the home that are
colourful, quirky and funky. Many of the projects use traditional
techniques and patterns but with brighter and more colourful yarns such
as the zingy motif bedspread or the Union Jack cushion. Others are
wonderfully contemporary and guaranteed to brighten up any home, such as
the crocheted string of chillies or carnival bunting. From bedspreads
and cushions to baskets, bags, egg cosies, doorstops, Christmas
decorations and even a crocheted clock, "Hip Crochet" is full of
wonderful easy-to-follow projects. All the projects have clear
instructions and beautiful photographs and a techniques section at the
beginning covers everything you need to know to make gorgeous crochet
items for your home.
