Two Simple Shapes = 26 Crocheted Cardigans, Tops & Sweaters

If you can crochet a square and rectangle, you can make these easy-to-wear designs!

Salena Baca

Making crochet tops has never been so easy!

Crocheted squares and rectangles can be shaped and combined to form a surprising array of pullovers, cardigans, lightweight tops, and wraps. Simple and easy-to-follow instructions will have you hooking up a whole new wardrobe of beautiful, creative crochet pieces you will be proud to wear. Most designs are easy or intermediate level and build upon your knowledge of basic stitches to create textural styles that look more complex than they are. Crochet two squares to make the Diamond Crop Top, an on-trend lacy look you can whip up quickly, or crochet a rectangle, fold, and add sleeves to make the Goldenrod Cardigan, a squishy, comfy wrap to wear all year.

Sumptuous yarns in gorgeous colors from Lion Brand's vast selection of yarns were chosen for the pattern samples shown in this book, assuring that all of the yarns used are easy-to-find, affordable options. Crochet in the colors shown, or try your own color scheme. Lion Brand yarns have a large selection of colors from which to choose, so enjoy the yarn aisle!

Globe Pequot / Stackpole Books

Pages: 120 • Trim: 8½ x 11

978-0-8117-3783-8 • Paperback • August 2019 • $22.95 • (£17.99)

978-0-8117-6771-2 • eBook • September 2019 • $21.50 • (£16.99)

Subjects: Crafts & Hobbies / Needlework / Crocheting, Crafts & Hobbies / Needlework / General, Crafts & Hobbies / Fiber Arts & Textiles

Two Simple Shapes = 26 Crocheted Cardigans, Tops & Sweaters

If you can crochet a square and rectangle, you can make these easy-to-wear designs!

Paperback

eBook

Summary

Making crochet tops has never been so easy!

Crocheted squares and rectangles can be shaped and combined to form a surprising array of pullovers, cardigans, lightweight tops, and wraps. Simple and easy-to-follow instructions will have you hooking up a whole new wardrobe of beautiful, creative crochet pieces you will be proud to wear. Most designs are easy or intermediate level and build upon your knowledge of basic stitches to create textural styles that look more complex than they are. Crochet two squares to make the Diamond Crop Top, an on-trend lacy look you can whip up quickly, or crochet a rectangle, fold, and add sleeves to make the Goldenrod Cardigan, a squishy, comfy wrap to wear all year.

Sumptuous yarns in gorgeous colors from Lion Brand's vast selection of yarns were chosen for the pattern samples shown in this book, assuring that all of the yarns used are easy-to-find, affordable options. Crochet in the colors shown, or try your own color scheme. Lion Brand yarns have a large selection of colors from which to choose, so enjoy the yarn aisle!

Details

Globe Pequot / Stackpole Books

Pages: 120 • Trim: 8½ x 11

978-0-8117-3783-8 • Paperback • August 2019 • $22.95 • (£17.99)

978-0-8117-6771-2 • eBook • September 2019 • $21.50 • (£16.99)

Subjects: Crafts & Hobbies / Needlework / Crocheting, Crafts & Hobbies / Needlework / General, Crafts & Hobbies / Fiber Arts & Textiles

Author

Salena Baca is the author of My Crocheted Closet, Crochet in a Day, and Crochet for Christmas. An ambassador for crochet, Salena often coordinates efforts with other crochet designers to spread the joy of crochet far and wide. For this book, she collaborated with ten other designers to create this collection of simple-shape crochet pieces. Salena resides in Bend, Oregon.

Reviews

Combine crocheted squares and rectangles to form a surprising array of stylish pullovers, cardigans, lightweight tops, and wraps. If you are new to crocheting garments, these easy-to-follow instructions will have you hooking up a whole new wardrobe of beautiful, creative crochet pieces you will be proud to wear.

— WeCrochet, Issue 2