Easy, Effective Crocheted Edgings

Description

Learn to create easy, effective crocheted trims and edgings with Lily Chin. Have problems trimming your crochet projects without puckers or ripples? Want more ideas for some trims? Trims put a “frame” around any project so this finishing touch is that final touch that can take something from homemade to hand-made. Get the skinny on some interesting, new, and different ways to dress up all kinds of crochet. There is no need to go through contortions for fancy-schmancy intricacies that can overwhelm a project. There is no need for really large stitch multiples for huge pattern repeats. These are fun and simple yet accessible.

Lily M. Chin is an internationally famous knitter and crocheter who has worked in the yarn industry for more than 30 years as a designer, instructor, and author of 8 books on knitting and crochet.

Skill Level: Advanced-Beginner to Intermediate

Homework:

• With worsted wt. yarn and appropriate hook, make a 4” x 4” in sc.
• With worsted wt. yarn and appropriate hook, make a 4” x 4” in hdc.
• With worsted wt. yarn and appropriate hook, make a 4” x 4” in dc.
• With worsted wt. yarn and appropriate hook, make a 4” x 4” in any other fancy kind of st pattern.
• Be familiar with all basic crochet stitches 

Materials:

• Light-colored, worsted weight yarns, 3 to 5 different colors and/or the same yarn as used for homework swatches.
• Appropriate hook sizes.
• Homework swatches.