Bead & Felted Tapestry Crochet

With tapestry crochet, one or more yarns are carried while another is single crocheted. The beauty of tapestry crocheting with beads is that each thread may be loaded with one bead color and only the color that is needed at the time is crocheted to form the pattern while the other beaded thread is carried. The bead may be added to the front or back of the stitch. With felted tapestry crochet, colors are switched back and forth while tapestry crocheting with a loose stitch, so the motifs are incorporated into the piece as it is being crocheted. After felting it in a washing machine, the substantial felted fabric is reversible. Depending on the tension and number of yarns used, the finished fabric can be stiff or supple, and may take any flat or three-dimensional form. Tapestry crochet has the flexibility and portability of crochet, but does not look crocheted. In fact, the surface looks so much like wove fabric, that most people think that tapestry crocheted pieces are made on a loom! In addition to right-handed and left-handed tutorials, this book includes 167 colorful illustrations and photographs, four tapestry crochet papers, and easy to understand instructions (without abbreviations) for purses, bracelets, earrings, and a hat. Seven projects are beaded, six are felted (in a washing machine), and three incorporate both techniques. Crocheted tightly with a small crochet hook or loosely with a large hook, this book has it all!