Doris chan shakes up the crochet world once again, transforming familiar motifs into versatile designs that can be assembled or styled into multiple looks. As always, i took the book to my fiber fun group of beginning crocheters. Download for offline reading, highlight, bookmark or take notes while you read convertible crochet. Doris chan is to crochet as delia smith is to cookery. With her latest book, doris chan provides crocheters.
The patterns created by crochet designer doris chan are all about crochet fashion, flattering silhouettes and lace motifs. Awardwinning designer doris chan helps you get more out of crochet with these endlessly adaptable patterns and techniques that can work with a variety of different looks, personal styles, and body shapes. I love the book of everyday crochet by doris chan as i have seen lots of her patterns in garments made by one of people i subscribe to in crochet, i have not made any thing yet, as i have work in progress. Popular crochet designer doris chan shows how to make the most out of a single crochet design with the projects and techniques in convertible crochet.
Online shopping from a great selection at books store. Please practice handwashing and social distancing, and check out our resources for adapting to these times. Customizable designs for stylish garments by doris chan. In crochet lace innovations, doris chan shares her new enthusiasm for some very oldfashioned lace techniques and showcases this passion by creating 20 stylish fashions. Awardwinning designer doris chan gives readers a brand new way to think about crochet fashion. Customizable designs for stylish garments by doris j. With basic crochet skills, you can crochet tops, dresses, jackets, layering pieces, and accessoriesa wardrobe of versatile garments that can be mixed, matched, and. Sep 26, 2015 free pattern links doris chan crochet. The original half granny square shawl, finished with a doris chan lace edging. Book overview dare to wear crochet in more ways than one convertible crochet is a brand new way to think about crochet fashion, exploded lace motifs, and flattering silhouettes. This same design also appears as a dress in the book. Enjoy fantastic patterns and a video from crochet expert doris chan. There patterns in this book are a little unusual in that they are motif driven. Public domain the pattern was originally published in star book no.
Convertible crochet is filled with ingenious patterns that work for a variety of purposes and occasions, from a cute wrap that can become a vest, to a top that can be lengthened into a dress, or a shawl that transforms into a skirt. If you want to take your crochet up to another level doris chan is the tool to get there. Everyday crochet is your new musthave collection of crochet designs. Dare to wear crochet in more ways than one convertible crochet is a brand new way to think about crochet. Doris chan, the author of amazing crochet lace, presents 25 patterns for fresh and fashionforward attire, this time with a variety of customizable options. Doris chan isnt a goodreads author, but she does have a blog, so here are some recent posts imported from her feed. Convertible crochet ebook by doris chan rakuten kobo. Get it today with same day delivery, order pickup or drive up. Every design in this book can become somethign totally new.
This is not oldfashioned or dowdy granny square crochet. Doris chan has done it again creating her signature lacey garments. Feb 15, 2015 crochet shawl by doris chan free crochet pattern ravelry feb 15, 2015 crochet shawl by doris chan free crochet pattern ravelry stay safe and healthy. Lace techniques covered include broomstick, hairpin, tunisian, crochet motifs and doilies. There is plenty of good reading if you like to curl up in bed with a good crochet book.
This is the original blue curacao shawl as published in amazing crochet lace potter craft, 2006, my first book now out of reach. It is rather advanced though so probably not the best purchase for beginners. Please join me and the posse at and post your questions on the forum dedicated to my designs, doris chan. Crochet lace innovations, first published in 2010, is a pattern book that explores three specialized crochet techniques broomstick lace, hairpin lace, and tunisian crochet. I have tried not to show any of the instructions in the book but this has made the video very choppy and hard to watch. This is indicative of the beautiful designs doris has created for us. Crochet lace innovations, potter craft, 2010 clf flamie award best instructional technical book for 2010 everyday crochet, potter craft, 2007 amazing crochet lace, potter craft, 2006 visit my amazon author. The addition of a header to the waist of the andromeda vest opens up the option of stringing on a little ruffled peplum to convert the vest into a shortskirted tunic. In this collection, weve gathered a crochet skirt, dress, and top. Customizable designs for stylish garments potter craft, coming may 20 available for preorder, both print and nook e book versions, at barnes and. The resulting garments fit well and are flatteringthe kind of. Catch up with doris at her site and discover her independent pattern line, djc designs. Doris chans crochet trademark is an ingenious top down construction, using a shell pattern.
Doris chan, the author of amazing crochet lace, presents 25 patterns for fresh and fashionforward attire, with a variety of customisable options. Doris chan, the author of amazing crochet lace, presents 25 patterns. The next thing on my list is to get one of your books, the one with the green lace on the cover. Customizable designs for stylish garments potter craft, coming may 20 available for preorder, both print and nook ebook versions. Convertible crochet by doris chan overdrive rakuten. Doris chan has a fun new book, everyday crochet, that walks you through mixing up your crochet in an easy and fun way. The garments are lovely and doris chan has a great sense of humour. Speaking as someone who has done her share of moving, this is not going to be fun. I really wanted the picture of the cover of doris chans latest book to be large enough so you could see the lovely lace design. Doris chan s crochet garments and accessories have appeared in publications such as family circle easy knitting and michaels arts and crafts magazines, and in several books, including the lion brand just series. Poncho and skirtby doris chan this book contains 23. If you are not already on ravelry, it is a free site and its where we play. Pattern is in doris chans book convertible crochet.
Musings from doris chan, crochet designer, author, space cadet. Convertible crochet hawaii state public library system. Everyday crochet musings from doris chan, crochet designer, author, space cadet. Awardwinning designer doris chan helps you get more out of crochet with these endlessly adaptable. And yet, when it came to exploring a few of the more traditional crochet techniques, such as broomstick, hairpin, and tunisian crochet, she resisted. Looking for simply soft doris chan crochet dress pattern 5526, openwork sleeveless with crochet detail at hem, looks like it might have been done in panels. Doris chan, the author of amazing crochet lace, presents 25 patterns for fresh and. If you are an intermediate or advanced crocheter who is looking for some new ways to use motifs, this is the book for you. All shawl pattern by doris chan crochet shawl, crochet. In preparation for that july 2016 conference, in keeping with the event theme of crochet pineapples, i considered my relationship with the stitch see previous post and cast my thoughts back to the one pineapple design deserving a reboot. The part i loved most was the homage to her mother and sharing stories of crochets connection to her mom and their family history. Crescent moon shawl, design by mayumi kawai, pattern from a book. Doris a great writer as well as a designer what a spirit she has. Doris chan designs have appeared in interweave crochet, crochet today, crochet.
Awardwinning designer doris chan helps you get more out of crochet with these endlessly adaptable patterns and techniques that can work with a variety of different. I love doris chans crochet designs anyway, but this book of patterns really makes her designs shine. A lacy cape transforms into a swinging skirt with a strategically placed crocheted braid. My views on the convertible crochet book by doris chan.
Crochet lace innovations santa kindly bought me a copy of doris chans crochet lace innovations. Doris chan crochet musings from doris chan, crochet. Chan 20, paperback at the best online prices at ebay. Using a simple stitch pattern, she introduces the crocheter to several different garment styles that are variations on a few basic shapes. Doris chan is well known for her flirty crochet garments and her focus on lace. Shifting a simple crochet blog from one url to a new domain cannot be compared to the heavy lifting involved with moving house, but for me the technical aspects of figuring out the new stuff is just as much work as physically packing boxes. Dare to wear crochet in more ways than one convertible crochet is a brand new way to think about crochet fashion, exploded lace motifs, and flattering silhouettes. Once you learn all the motifs in the book you can go on to create more than the designs that are in the book. Both produce patterns or recipes for everyday that always work. Appropriate for all ages, doris garments are ones that you will reach for again and again. Doris chan designs garments that fit and flatter a range of shapes and sizes. Convertible crochet is a brand new way to think about crochet fashion, exploded lace motifs, and flattering silhouettes. Crochet lace innovations everything crochet is new again doris chan is not just a crochet designershe is a selfdescribed fiberazza, tinkerer, and crochet advocate.