Tiny objects are fascinating. From dollhouse miniatures and model railways, to jewellery charms and tiny food, anything that can shrink to fit in the palm of your hand can instantly become more precious with new possibilities for different applications. The same can be said for crochet, the classic granny square transforms into something unique and special when reduced to the size of a postage stamp. This book, 100 Micro-Crochet Motifs, demonstrates how to do just that with your own crochet. With 10 themed chapters and a fun project for each one, there is a wide range of tiny and beautiful crochet pieces that can be used in so many ways. You will learn the central skills needed for micro-crochet, such as how to hold the thread and hook, reading a crochet chart, special edgings, blocking and stiffening. Alongside that, you will also learn about the tools and types of threads to use, and the special techniques needed for creating the motifs in this book, such as incorporating wire, creating tiny keepsake bags and making your own jewellery. There are simple motifs with 2 to 4 rounds of crochet and more challenging ones with more rounds, colour changes and different stitches - some of them are 3D amigurumi.These motifs are not just for micro-crochet: scale them up with standard DK yarn and a larger crochet hook for bigger motifs which have their own charm, and use them for bunting and bouquets. The envelope project in the Blanket Squares chapter is a great example of this as it involves using the same granny square design to make a miniscule pendant or a larger belt purse. This book is for anyone who already has a grasp of the basic crochet stitches and techniques, and wishes to explore making jewellery, accessories, appliqués, or just tiny things for the sheer joy of it. Excerpted from 100 Micro Crochet Motifs: Patterns and Charts for Tiny Crochet Creations by Steffi Glaves All rights reserved by the original copyright owners. Excerpts are provided for display purposes only and may not be reproduced, reprinted or distributed without the written permission of the publisher.
