Wrapped in Crochet [Paperback]

Kristin Omdahl (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: December 1, 2008

Learn to create stylish scarves, wraps, and shawls with this fresh approach to technique and construction that includes a variety of projects for a range of skill levels and varying time commitments. Featuring new and fashionable designs, this book of innovative projects is perfect for new and intermediate crocheters who want to take crochet to next level with clever stitch motifs, new techniques to shaping, and creative embellishment ideas, such as unusual edgings, color work, and crocheting with beads, lace, ruffles, and tiers. Charts are included for every stitch pattern and motif and each pattern includes diagrams for all constructions, making this a complete resource for the hip crocheter.

Editorial Reviews

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"These patterns are just beautiful. This is definitely a book you'll want to keep in your creative library and curl up with on a chilly afternoon."  —McClatchy-Tribune Information Services

"Featuring new and fashionable designs. . . . Omdahl has compiled a well-rounded collection of crochet patterns that combine classic lines with unusual stitch applications."  —monstersandcritics.com

"Kristin is known for her gorgeous designs, and she doesn't disappoint in this lovely book. The wraps, scarves and shawls are totally wearable and range from the casual to super chic."  —Crochet Insider

"A wonderful collection of wrap patterns."  —CraftGossip.com

"Kristin Omdahl is a force to be reckoned with, as she's able to kick out innovative, thoughtful patterns."  —YARN: The Australian Magazine for Knitting and More

"5 out of 5 stars. The directions are clear and extensive. I am not usually as fond of a book of crochet designs as I am of this one. Thank you Interweave, for a great crochet book."  —Knitting News

"Will appeal to those who have crochet experience, though the instructions for the designs are clear and detailed."  —Bangor Daily News

About the Author

Kristin Omdahl has her own knit and crochet label, KRISTIN, and operates the website www.StyledbyKristin.com. She has contributed designs to many knitting and crochet magazines, including Cast On, Creative Knitting, Crochet, Interweave Crochet, and Knit N Style, and her designs have been featured in books such as Beyond Basic, Crocheting, Crochet Me, Special Little Knits from Just One Skein, and Vogue Knitting on the Go: Crochet Shawls and Knitted Gifts.

Product Details

• Paperback: 128 pages
• Publisher: Interweave Press; First Edition edition (December 1, 2008)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1596680768
• ISBN-13: 978-1596680760
• Product Dimensions: 10.2 x 8.4 x 0.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.1 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (26 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #89,718 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

Kristin Omdahl designs knit and crochet garments and patterns under her label KRISTIN, and is the author of "Crochet So Fine" (Interweave, July 2010) and "Wrapped In Crochet" (Interweave, 2008). She appears in every episode of Knitting Daily TV on public television as the show's "Crochet Corner" expert, and she conducts seminars around the country on crochet and in her new DVD workshop, "Innovative Crochet: Motifs" (Interweave, 2009). Kristin's work has appeared in Interweave Crochet, Interweave Knits, Knitscene, Crochet Today, Crochet!, Cast On, and Knit N' Style, plus books including "Crochet Gifts" (Interweave, 2009) and "Crochet Me" (Interweave, 2007). She enjoys knitting and crocheting in her orchid garden in sunny, Southwest Florida. Check out what's new with Kristin at www.StyledbyKristin.com.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

29 of 30 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Inspiring Style!, November 20, 2008

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Sharon A. Rottier (Washington,MI USA) - See all my reviews
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This is an amazing book filled with new insight and style to a very old craft. I am new at crocheting and I have to admit unless a new concept with new patterns and designs came up I probably would not have been inspired enough to do so. Her patterns are gorgeous! She makes me want to learn all there is about crocheting! I love the fact that she has "mini" stories about how she came up with her new ideas!!

17 of 17 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars gorgeous stylish shawls, wraps. scarves, January 1, 2009

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M. Poller (Israel) - See all my reviews
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I think Kristin came from Minnesota and settled for awhile in Israel where she learned to crochet so while I've never met her, we seem to have crossed paths. Judging from her other published patterns I was afraid this book might be difficult so I was happily surprised to find so many I will enjoy making. There seems to be a scarcity of crocheted shawl patterns that are attractive and this book really fills a need. The yarns are easy to find or substitute and the stitches not difficult but also fascinating as she is interested in geometric forms such as spirals, triangles, etc. She has good instructions for the hairpin lace scarf. Her triangle motif square shawl is beautiful and looks very easy for the beginner. I like her lacy cardi-wrap with sleeves. Another easy one is the medallion triangular shawl. All the instructions are written out and charted with helpful notes and a nice intro explaining the background to the design. One of her specialties is working spirals into her shawls. There are also wraps, a ruana and several scarves. Several pages in the back explain the stitches used with illustrations. There is also a glossary, index and list of yarn resources. Book is well produced with nice color photos, good print and while the binding is regular, the oversize paperback will lay flat. Highly recommended to all crocheters: don't miss this one whatever your skill levels.

21 of 22 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars Didn't like, May 17, 2010

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MalibooBarbie (Boston, MA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Wrapped in Crochet (Paperback)

I was so excited to get this book in my hands because I love crochet. I only liked one pattern in it. The styles in the book just weren't my speed. I don't go out in evening gowns too often, so I don't really need a shawl that fancy. Also, if you're a crocheter, and you like doing dtr and tr's to the nth height, this is your book. The designer really loves her spiral shapes, so many of these shawls/wraps are based on that Nautilus-style pattern. I simply don't go for the kind of net-like crocheted wearable, so it's not a set of patterns I can embrace. I think this book would appeal to people who like ribbon yarns and slinky metallic yarns and who wear edgier clothes than I do.