Novelty crocheters will love this collection of beautiful and realistic flowers to crochet by Jan Ollis, each costing only fifty-cents a pattern; and are little projects that are perfect for when they are on-the-go. Every design is accompanied by an alternative in a different color scheme, and full crochet instructions are given for each flower, together with lists of the materials and equipment needed. Each flower is photographed twice, one so that crocheters can see the design clearly, and the other to show the beautiful possibilities of the finished pieces, including brooches, and embellishments on hats, bags, sweaters, place mats, cushions, scarves and even shoes.
Jan Ollis comes from a family of crafters and cannot remember a time when she was not creating something. Great Aunt Mabel taught her to crochet more years ago than she cares to remember, making granny square blankets for a local hospital. After completing a degree in Fashion and Textile Design and working in a range of textile and non-textile related jobs, Jan started Chi-Chi Moi - a small business making accessories in hand knitting and crochet. One successful early product was a flower corsage, which was so popular Jan made and sold 800 (with help from her family and friends). Jan lives in Somerset, UK with her partner Ben and has two grown-up children, Dominic and Milly. Visit Jan's website http://www.chichimoi.co.uk/
Novelty crocheters will love this collection of beautiful and realistic flowers to crochet by Jan Ollis, each costing only fifty-cents a pattern; and are little projects that are perfect for when they are on-the-go. Every design is accompanied by an alternative in a different color scheme, and full crochet instructions are given for each flower, together with lists of the materials and equipment needed. Each flower is photographed twice, one so that crocheters can see the design clearly, and the other to show the beautiful possibilities of the finished pieces, including brooches, and embellishments on hats, bags, sweaters, place mats, cushions, scarves and even shoes.
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Jan Ollis comes from a family of crafters and cannot remember a time when she was not creating something. Great Aunt Mabel taught her to crochet more years ago than she cares to remember, making granny square blankets for a local hospital. After completing a degree in Fashion and Textile Design and working in a range of textile and non-textile related jobs, Jan started Chi-Chi Moi - a small business making accessories in hand knitting and crochet. One successful early product was a flower corsage, which was so popular Jan made and sold 800 (with help from her family and friends). Jan lives in Somerset, UK with her partner Ben and has two grown-up children, Dominic and Milly. Visit Jan's website http://www.chichimoi.co.uk/
