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Fancy Hawaiian Lei in Crochet [Spiral-bound]

Roberta Wong (Author)
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March 2005
The delicate blossom of the hibiscus, the fragrant maile leaf, the striking fruit of the kikania - all can be crafted here into fancy crochet lei that will last and last.

Whether you’re a first-time or expert crocheter, these easy-to-follow instructions and color photos will guide you, step by step, through this creative adaptation of a time-honored art. Blending traditional Hawaiian lei making with standard crochet techniques, author Roberta Wong expands on her successful "Hawaiian Lei in Crochet" with an enticing new collection of designs for every occasion.

"Fancy Hawaiian Lei in Crochet" features attractive new Hawaiian lei designs including anthurium, hibiscus, lantern ilima, orchid ("Christina" style), pikake and tiare (Tahitian gardenia). The book also offers a list of basic materials and international symbols, making the craft accessible to people of all crocheting levels.


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Product Details

  • Spiral-bound: 100 pages
  • Publisher: Island Heritage Publishing (March 2005)
  • ISBN-10: 1597000159
  • ISBN-13: 978-1597000154
  • Product Dimensions: 8.7 x 6 x 0.7 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 12.8 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
  • Average Customer Review: 4.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (7 customer reviews)
  • Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,053,790 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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Easy, inexpensive and quick to make, most patterns are made using just chain stitch. Each lei costs about 59 cents to make, since you can make 5-6 lei with each skein of yarn. I love Bernat Softee Chunky http://www.bernat.com in GRASS (medium yellow-green) for the stem chain, and Bernat Softee Chunky NATURAL (off-white) for the petals. This lei looks like pikake. Many people take a second glance or assume the lei is real flowers, until they discover it was made using a simple yarn technique.

We participate in hula festivals, workshops, demonstrate techniques in Hawaii, on the West Coast and in Asia. email info to: wongc015@hawaii.rr.com

Born and raised in Kaimuki, Honolulu, Hawaii. Of Japanese, Chinese, English, Irish, Scots, German, Swedish heritage. Learned to crochet from Chinese grandmother at about 9 years old. Learned to read crochet instruction books since grandma liked to travel a lot. Looked for ways to make Hawaiian lei, developed techniques with the help of talented aunts and relatives who were proficient at handwork. Combined and modified petal patterns contained in "99 flowers to crochet", with technique of attaching petal patterns to central chain. Have fun with these simple, easy to follow instructions. Aloha, Roberta

 

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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars WONDERFUL BOOK, EASY INSTRUCTION, April 27, 2006
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I just love it, the instructions are so simply, easy, nothing complicated, the results great. I decorated some denim skirts with this lei flowers. Get it.
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4.0 out of 5 stars Great for kids, August 11, 2007
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This book does an excellent job explaining step-by-step how to crochet leis. These are not the fancy leis you see selling in stores in Hawaii. They are more for children crafts. Perfect for our daughter to learn how to crochet!
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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Great Kid Gift!, December 19, 2006
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Wendi "Yarn Confectioner" (Pearl City, HI United States) - See all my reviews
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Make it smaller, use bright colors not necessarily representative of the actual flower, leave the lei untied, and these crocheted leis make great kid dress-up gifts. Believe me, they will use them again and again and again. And isn't that what we yarn confectioners really want?
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My sisters and I learned to crochet from our Grandmother Tsuchiya. Read the first page
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lei into spiral, green cotton yarn, cotton twist yarn, eyelash yarn, stem cord, baby yarn, green yarn, yellow yarn, insert hook, pull yarn, white yarn, back loop, desired length, red yarn, last loop
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