Overview
Lena Maikon calls on the unique qualities of crochet and today's diverse yarns of natural and organic fibers to create and recycle innovative accessories for the home. There are 22 projects for rooms all through the house. They include chair pads, a place mat/table runner and coaster, cooking mittens, an apron, curtains, a throw, a rug, a lampshade, cushions, storage baskets, a vase, flowers, slippers, and a toy.
Synopsis
Lena Maikon calls on the unique qualities of crochet and today's diverse yarns of natural and organic fibers to create and recycle innovative accessories for the home. There are 22 projects for rooms all through the house. They include chair pads, a place mat/table runner and coaster, cooking mittens, an apron, curtains, a throw, a rug, a lampshade, cushions, storage baskets, a vase, flowers, slippers, and a toy.
Library Journal
Crocheters looking to move beyond garments, amigurumi, and granny squares will enjoy Maikon's (Knitter's Lib) exploration of crochet as art, featuring textural work as well as striking crocheted home accessories. Maikon makes use of some interesting beyond-the-basics techniques, such as crocheting over a rope, to achieve different textures. Some of the creations are unexpected (a crocheted vase), and a few are artistic (the Strips of Sprouts wall hanging is particularly lovely). A couple of the patterns, while cute and appealing, do not seem to fit in with the theme of the book. This is an intriguing and original crochet book.