Embroidered Crochet - Anna Nikipirowicz granny square and hoop art

and hoop art

Alice Starmore's own geometric and nature-inspired originals

A whole new world of fashionable Tokyo-style knitwear designs opens to experienced needle crafters in Japanese Knitting: Patterns for Sweaters

but If you have a little more experience and already crocheted some toys

Embroidered Crochet - Anna Nikipirowicz granny square and hoop artDouble crochet (US single crochet) forms a dense, firm base thats ideal for stitching on using either crochet yarn or stranded cotton. The effect is a beautiful, textured, raised design that combines the delicacy and charm of embroidery with the soft, tactile feel of crochet. This means you can transform crocheted items into stunning, intricate pieces. Beginning with a basic introduction to the materials, tools and techniques, including stitch