Crocheting takes on a new dimension in this fun and creative collection of 30 stunning yet easy-to-make necklaces, earrings, and bracelets—all made using wire. Those new to crochet will get all the basics of crocheting, including finishing off, adding new wire, and planning projects—with plenty of illustrations throughout for guidance. There is also a discussion of which crochet hooks to use, and how to choose the right wire gauge to suit any project. Most of the projects are simple, requiring single crochet, half-double crochet, and double crochet in the same basic patterns used in yarn crochet. Beaders will delight over a new way to play with beads, and seasoned crocheters will relish this fresh, innovative approach to a time-honored, favorite technique.
Nancie, once a Registered Nurse opened her yarn shop, Nancie Knits in 1987 in Sacramento, California. The store has closed, but Nancie continues to teach, design and write knitting patterns and books. She continues to reach knitter's and crochetor's by teaching throughout the US and Canada. Nancie won an International Design competition in 1992 and continues to design and write patterns for several yarn companies as well as writing articles and patterns for all of the major knitting magazines.
In the Fall of 1997, Nancie was the consultant for an article in Martha Stewart Living, titled: Knitting 101.
To date, she has written 9 books on knitting and crochet and 2 books on quilting. She has also produced 7 videos and DVD's about knitting. She has been on The DIY network doing 3 Jewelry Shows and the Knitty Gritty show twice. Nancie was named the Master Knitter of Crochet with Wire in the Fall of 2007. One of Nancie's passions is to collect antique lace and interpret old lace patterns. She grows orchids in her spare time.
