Geek Chic Crochet E-Book

Nicki Trench

• Herausgeber: CICO Books
• Kategorie: Lebensstil
• Sprache: Englisch
• Veröffentlichungsjahr: 2014

Beschreibung

Capture the spirit of the sixties and seventies with these 35 patterns for scarves, skirts, tank tops, turbans, and more. Do you have a passion for vintage fashion? If so, you're guaranteed to love the 35 patterns in Geek Chic Crochet. With a combination of cute, quirky and cosy items, you will find clothes suitable for any occasion, all inspired by retro designs. If you're meeting for coffee with friends, the tank top in orange and black is perfect teamed with jeans and flats. Heading out to see a band? Opt for the crocheted skirt and brogues. And for a winter walk, wrap up in the granny-squares scarf. For the summer months there's a cute crop top to wear to the beach and cool cover-ups to put on when the sun goes down. You'll also find accessories to complete an ensemble - the collar is perfect for giving a new lease of life to last year's favourite dress or adding detail to a coat. Finally, there are brightly coloured pillows for your bedroom and an oversized hoodie that's perfect to relax in the day after the night before. Making your own clothes is also fun and rewarding. Even if you have never crocheted before, you'll find easy patterns to stitch, plus an extensive techniques section explaining everything you need to know. Nicki Trench is one of the leading figures in the revival and promotion of home crafts. She is the founder of Laughing Hens, the UK's leading online yarn store, and Rooster Yarns. Some of her books include Cute & Easy Crocheted Baby Clothes, A Passion for Quilting and Super Scary Crochet. Visit her website at www.nickitrench.com and blog at nickitrench.blogspot.com.

Leseprobe

GeekchicCrochet

35 retro-inspired projects that are off the hook

Nicki Trench

Published in 2012 by CICO Books

an imprint of Ryland Peters & Small Ltd

20–21 Jockey’s Fields, London WC1R 4BW

www.cicobooks.com

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Text copyright © Nicki Trench 2012

Design and photography copyright © CICO Books 2012

The author’s moral rights have been asserted. All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system, or transmitted in any form or by any means, electronic, mechanical, photocopying, or otherwise, without the prior permission of the publisher.

A CIP catalogue record for this book is available from the British Library.

eISBN: 978 1 78249 016 6

ISBN: 978 1 908170 87 3

Printed in China

Editor: Marie Clayton

Designer: Alison Fenton

Photographer: Penny Wincer

Stylist: Rob Merrett

Technique illustrations: Stephen Dew and Kate Simunek

For digital editions, visit www.cicobooks.com/apps.php

CONTENTS

INTRODUCTION

Head & shoulders

BEANIE HAT

TURBAN HEADBAND

NECKERCHIEF

RIBBON HAT

TIE

HAIR BOWS

TASSEL EARRINGS

LACY COLLAR

CLOCHE HAT

Winter walks

PONCHO

CHUNKY PATCHWORK SCARF

COWL

WAVE-&-CHEVRON CHUNKY SCARF

VINTAGE LACE GLOVES

LONG SOCKS

Tops

CROP TOP

NET TOP

TANK TOP

COLOUR BLOCK JUMPER

BOBBLE JUMPER

FUR-COLLARED CARDIGAN

RETRO CHUNKY JACKET

PETER PAN COLLAR CARDIGAN

BEADED CARDIGAN

MOTIF JUMPER

CIRCLES CARDIGAN

CROCODILE SHAWL

Skirts, shorts & dresses

TWEED SKIRT

SHORTS

COTTON DRESS

WOOL DRESS

Bags & cushions

TASSEL CUSHION

SLOUCH BAG

PATCHWORK BAG

BLOCK COLOUR CUSHION

Crochet know-how

SUPPLIERS

INDEX

ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS

InTRoDUCTIon

Crochet fashion has certainly hit the fashion catwalk runways and Geek Chic Crochet brings you 35 vintage-style garments and accessories patterns to hand crochet. There is a huge revival in ’70s and ’80s styles and the designs in this book are inspired by the hippy, boho, festival chic fashion that is just everywhere right now. Not since the crochet explosion of the ’60s has crochet caught everyone’s attention.

In researching this book, I have taken many enjoyable trips to Brick Lane, a trendy and fashionable area in east London, full of vintage shops, art galleries and cafes. Here you can find a young, art-school sense of fashion and spot the sometimes outlandish dress styles worn by many of its inhabitants; this may not be totally represented here, but I’ve tried to bring elements of this fashion into the designs and colours and hope that these will entice you into making the projects yourself.

This book has an excellent illustrated techniques section to guide you through the stitches and I’ve tried to keep the pattern terminology as straightforward as possible. Each pattern has been categorized into one of three sections of ability: Beginner, Improver or Experienced. Even the simplest pattern will have you drooling; take a look at the Chunky Patchwork Scarf on page 32 or the Tie on page 18 – these are two of the very simplest patterns to follow, but will have you running for your crochet hook. If you prefer more of a challenge, look at the Slouch Bag on page 104 or have a go at the Fur-collared Cardigan on page 64.

There are plenty of patterns for the Improver level, too – look at the Peter Pan Collar Cardigan on page 72 and the Tweed Skirt on page 88.

If you have not considered crochet as fashionable, now is the time to have a rethink… so get your hooks and yarn out and join the crochet revival – you won’t be disappointed.

head & shoulders

Tie

Lacy Collar

Beanie Hat

Turban Headband

Neckerchief

Ribbon Hat

Tie

Hair Bow

Tassel Earrings

Lacy Collar

Cloche Hat

Ribbon Hat

Cloche Hat

Neckerchief

Hair Bow

A MUST-HAVE BASIC BEANIE HAT, CROCHETED IN A SUPERSOFT BABY ALPACA AND MERINO WOOL MIX THAT LOOKS AND FEELS GREAT.

BeAnIe HAT

MATERIALS

Rooster Almerino Baby

50% baby alpaca/50% merino mix babyweight (sport) yarn

»  2 × 50g (1¾oz) balls – approx 250m (274yd) – of shade 509 Dolphin

3.5mm (US size E/4) crochet hook

Abbreviations

ch chain

dc double crochet

htr half treble

htr2tog half treble 2 stitches together

rep repeat

RS right side

ss slip stitch

st(s) stitch(es)

WS wrong side

Tension

18 sts × 14 rows over 10cm (4in) square working htr using 3.5mm (US size E/4) hook.

Size

One size.

Finished measurement

18cm (7in) deep × 50cm (19¾in) circumference

Hat

Make 90ch, join with ss in first ch to form a ring.

Round 1: 1ch, miss st at base of ch, 1dc in each ch, join with ss in first ch. (90 sts)

Round 2: 1ch, miss st at base of ch, 1dc in each st, join with ss in first ch.

Rounds 3–12: Rep Round 2.

Round 13: 2ch, miss st at base of ch, 1htr in each st to end, join with ss in top of first 2-ch.

Rounds 14–24: Rep Round 13.

Round 25: 2ch, miss st at base of ch, *1htr in each of next 9 sts, htr2tog; rep from

* to last st, 1htr in last st, join with ss in top of first 2-ch. (82 sts)

Round 26: Rep Round 13.

Round 27: 2ch, miss st at base of ch, 1htr in each of next 8 sts, htr2tog; rep from

* to last st, 1htr in last st, join with ss in top of first 2-ch. (74 sts)

Round 28: Rep Round 13.

Round 29: 2ch, miss st at base of ch, *1htr in each of next 7 sts, htr2tog; rep from

* to last st, 1htr in last st, join with ss in top of first 2-ch. (66 sts)

Round 30: 2ch, miss st at base of ch, *1htr in each of next 6 sts, htr2tog; rep from

* to last st, 1htr in last st, join with ss in top of first 2-ch. (58 sts)

Round 31: 2ch, miss st at base of ch, *1htr in each of next 5 sts, htr2tog; rep from

* to last st, 1htr in last st, join with ss in top of first 2-ch. (50 sts)

Round 32: 2ch, miss st at base of ch, *1htr in each of next 4 sts, htr2tog; rep from

* to last st, 1htr in last st, join with ss in top of first 2-ch. (42 sts)

Round 33: 2ch, miss st at base of ch, *1htr in each of next 3 sts, htr2tog; rep from

* to last st, 1htr in last st, join with ss in top of first 2-ch. (34 sts)

Fasten off, leaving an approx 20cm (8in) tail.

Finishing

Working on WS of hat and using yarn needle, thread tail and insert needle through top of each st at top of hat, pull tightly to close hole and fasten off. Allow brim to roll up on RS.

A REALLY QUICK AND EASY PROJECT, THIS HEADBAND IS IDEAL FOR BEGINNERS. IT CAN BE MADE IN A COUPLE OF HOURS, KEEPS YOU WARM AND IS A LOT LESS BULKY THAN A THICK HAT.

turban headband

MATERIALS

Cascade 220

100% Peruvian highland wool DK (light worsted) yarn

»  1 × 100g (3½oz) hank – approx 200m (220yd) – of shade 9468 Turquoise

4mm (US size G/6) crochet hook

Abbreviations

ch chain

htr half treble

rep repeat

RS right side

ss slip stitch

st(s) stitch(es)

WS wrong side

Tension

16 sts × 10 rows over 10cm (4in) square working htr using 4mm (US size G/6) hook.

Size

One size.

Finished measurement

49 × 9.5cm (1912 × 3¾in)

Headband

Make 17ch.

Row 1: 1htr in 2nd ch from hook, 1htr in each ch to end. (15 sts)

Row 2: 2ch, 1htr in each st to end.

Rep Row 2 until work measures approx 49cm (19½in) or to fit around head.

Fasten off.

Front Tie

Make 10ch.

Row 1: 1htr in 2nd ch from hook. (9 sts)

Row 2: 2ch, 1htr in each st to end.

Rep Row 2 until work measures approx 9cm (3½in).

Fasten off.

Finishing

Fold headband in half so short ends meet, with RS together.

Join together with ss seam. Turn RS out.

Wrap tie around headband and join seam ends of tie with ss seam, making sure seam is on WS of headband.

neckerchief

I’VE USED A COMBINATION OF DIFFERENT THICKNESS YARNS HERE, CHOSEN FOR COLOUR AND TEXTURE. AND I’VE ADDED THE SIMPLEST EDGING, SO IT’S A SUITABLE PROJECT FOR A BEGINNER – BUT FEEL FREE TO ADD ANY EDGING YOU LIKE.

Abbreviations

ch chain

cont continue

dc double crochet

dtr double treble

htr half treble

rep repeat

RS right side

st(s) stitch(es)

tr treble

WS wrong side

Tension

17 sts over 10cm (4in) working htr using 3.5mm (US size E/4) hook; row tension is not important for this design.

Finished measurement

36cm (14in) deep × 45cm (17¾in) across top edge

MATERIALS

Rooster Almerino DK

50% baby alpaca/50% merino mix DK (light worsted) yarn

»  1 × 50g (1¾oz) ball – approx 112.5m (124yd) – of shade 201 Cornish (MC)

»  ¼ × 50g (1¾oz) ball – approx 30m (31yd) – of shade 210 Custard

Rooster Almerino Aran

50% baby alpaca/50% merino wool mix Aran (worsted) yarn

»  ¼ × 50g (1¾oz) ball – approx 25m (26yd) – each of shades 311 Deep Sea, 318 Coral

Rooster Almerino Baby

50% baby alpaca/50% merino mix babyweight (sport) yarn

»  ¼ × 50g (1¾oz) ball – approx 31m (34yd) – of shade 509 Pistachio

Rooster Delightful Lace

80% baby alpaca/20% silk mix laceweight yarn

»  1/16 × 100g (3½oz) hank – approx 50m (52yd) – of shade 606 Arequipa

Debbie Bliss Angel

76% super kid mohair/24% silk lace laceweight yarn

»  ¼ × 25g (¾oz) ball – approx 50m (55yd) – each of shades 23 Teal, 22 Fuschia, 11 Mint, 14 Tangerine

Debbie Bliss Cashmerino DK

55% merino/33% microfibre/12% cashmere

DK (light worsted) yarn

»  ¼ × 50g (1 ¾oz) ball – approx 28m (30yd) – of shade 018 Navy

Rowan Shimmer

60% cupro/40% polyester metallic yarn

»  ¼ × 25g (¾oz) ball – approx 44m (46yd) – of shade 092 Silver

3.5mm (US size E/4) crochet hook

Neckerchief

Using first colour, make 2ch, 2dc in 2nd ch from hook. (2 sts)

Row 1: 1ch, 2dc in each st. (4 sts)

Row 2 (WS): 1ch, 2dc in first st, 1dc in each of next 2 sts, 2dc in last st.

Cont in stripes of 1, 2 or 3 rows of htr, using colours randomly.

Next row: 2ch, 1htr in first st, 1htr in each st to last st, 2htr in top of turning ch.

Rep last row until work measures 30cm (11¾in), ending with a RS row.

Fasten off.

Top Edging

Using MC, make 90ch (first tie).

Row 1 (WS): Join ch to right-hand corner of top edge (first tie), make 1dc in each st along top, make 90ch (2nd tie).

Row 2 (RS): 1dc in 2nd ch from hook and in each ch to top edge, 1dc in each st along top edge, 1dc in each ch to end of second tie.

Row 3 (WS): 1ch, 1dc in first st, *2ch, miss next 2 sts, 1dc in next st; rep from * to end.

Row 4 (RS): 1ch, * [1dc, 1ch, 1htr, 1ch, 1tr, 1ch, 1dtr, 1ch] in next ch loop, 1dtr in next dc, 1ch, [1dtr, 1ch, 1tr, 1ch, 1htr, 1ch, 1dc] in next loop, 1dc in next dc; rep from * to end. Fasten off.

Side Edging

Row 1: With WS facing, join MC at top left edge. Work dc along length to tip, 3dc in tip, work dc along 2nd side to top edge.

Row 2 (RS): 1ch, 1dc in each st along first side, 3dc in tip, 1dc in each st along 2nd side.

Row 3 (WS): 1ch, 1dc in first st, *2ch, miss next 2 sts, 1dc in next st; rep from * to end.

Row 4 (RS): 1ch, * [1dc, 1ch, 1htr, 1ch, 1tr, 1ch, 1dtr, 1ch] in next ch loop, 1dtr in next dc, 1ch, [1dtr, 1ch, 1tr, 1ch, 1htr, 1ch, 1dc] in next loop, 1dc in next dc; rep from * to end. Fasten off.

Finishing

Sew in ends and block.