New Ways with Crochet (Olena Fedotova)

If you are an intermediate to advanced crocheter, and you want to take your work to the next level, this is the book for you. This practical guide to unique crochet stitches and innovative stitch combinations shows you how to manipulate simple crochet stitches to create interesting new textures and patterns that can be combined for endless experimentation. You will discover exciting new crochet stitches and stitch patterns that will elevate your crochet practice

It includes a collection of 50 stitch patterns to use as a stitch dictionary, and demonstrates new techniques and stitch combinations to create unique crochet fabric. Stitch patterns are over five chapters, each focusing on different stitches and techniques with a focus on all new stitch patterns created by the author. The chapters explore simple stitches, innovative linen stitch variations, texture, lace and colourwork, single crochet ribbing variations and crochet cables and cable combinations. Each chapter includes a written pattern for a contemporary, unique shawl or scarf that showcases the techniques in the chapter, to give you both a completed project and ideas for how to create even more items. 

This collection of stitch patterns and projects is a both a resource and a springboard for new creativity. It will help you to expand your crochet skills and inspire you take your practise even further. 

Patterns

Includes 50 stitch patterns, and 5 projects: Daydream Shawl, Golden Hour Shawl, Drop by Drop Shawl, Heartstring Shawl, Morning Mist Shawl. 

About Olena Fedotova

Olena Fedotova is a crochet designer renowned for her innovative, experimental crochet stitch designs and experiments with unusual stitch combinations to create beautiful patterns, and is always looking for new design directions and stitch combinations. She has developed a strong following of crocheters who love her unusual crochet patterns.