Continuous Crochet: Create Seamless Sweaters, Shrugs, Shawls and More--with Minimal Finishing! - Softcover

Join best-selling author Kristin Omdahl as she leads the charge to crochet great garment and accessory in her latest book, Continuous Crochet. She’s created a unique collection of crochet patterns using techniques that seamlessly create 3-dimensional designs with minimal finishing.

Continuous Crochet focuses on the style-conscious crocheter looking to expand her handmade wardrobe with great wearable projects. With Kristin’s guidance, readers will learn to manipulate motifs into unique garments (sweaters, cardigans, shrugs, and more) and accessories (hats, cowls, and shawls) that are figure-flattering and fun to make!

Readers will learn innovative methods of of garment shaping, such as strategically placing triangles between square motifs to shape everything from a raglan pullover to a gorgeous shawl without breaking the yarn, leaving fewer tails to weave in. Also covered are projects that use traditional crochet techniques, such as Bruges lace, Tunisian lace, and Entrelac.

From humble beginnings learning to knit and crochet while pregnant with her son 14 years ago, Kristin has been involved in nearly every aspect of the fiber industry. The crochet expert on “Knitting Daily TV" for 10 seasons, she is also a sought-after teacher, instructor and guest presenter at yarn shops and industry events. Kristin has been designing for over 11 years; Continuous Crochet is her 8th book for Interweave, her 11th book overall. This powerhouse has increased her brand dramatically over the past year to include Kristin Omdahl Yarns, a growing yarn company including yarns that Kristin dyes herself.