Two Simple Shapes = 26 Crocheted Cardigans, Tops & Sweaters: If you can crochet a square and rectangle, you can make these easy-to-wear designs!

“These easy-to-follow instructions will have you hooking up a whole new wardrobe of beautiful, creative crochet pieces you will be proud to wear.” —WeCrochet magazine Making crochet tops has never been so easy!

Crocheted squares and rectangles can be shaped and combined to form a surprising array of pullovers, cardigans, lightweight tops, and wraps. Simple instructions will have you creating a variety of gorgeous crochet apparel. Most designs are beginner or intermediate level and build upon your knowledge of basic stitches to create textural styles that look more complex than they are. Crochet two squares to make the Diamond Crop Top, an on-trend lacy look you can whip up quickly, or crochet a rectangle, fold, and add sleeves to make the Goldenrod Cardigan, a squishy, comfy wrap to wear all year.

Sumptuous yarns in gorgeous colors from Lion Brand’s vast selection of yarns were chosen for the pattern samples shown in this book, assuring that all of the yarns used are easy-to-find, affordable options. Crochet in the colors shown, or try your own color scheme. Lion Brand yarns have a large selection of colors from which to choose, so enjoy the yarn aisle!

© 2023 Stackpole Books (Ebook): 9780811767712

Release date

Ebook: June 14, 2023