"Wrapped In Crochet" by Kristin Omdahl

click on thumbnail for larger imageI am thrilled to announce that I have a book coming out this fall: "Wrapped In Crochet: Scarves, Wraps and Shawls". It is a collection of various crochet technniques, gorgeous yarns and my interpretation of the two. All yarn weights and budgets are represented in the book, too.

Here is an 8 page excerpt (preview) of the book: Wrapped In Crochet ePreview 

Among the scarves, there is hairpin lace, geometric shapes, corkscrews, motifs and more.

Among the shawls, there are circular, semi-circular, faroese, triangle shapes, rectangles and broomstick lace, motifs, crochet lace and more.

Among the wraps, there are cardi-wraps, ruana, oval, and spirals, lace, tunisian crochet, colorwork, and more.

If you are interested in trying a new technique, or looking for a new way to do an old, familiar technique,  I think "Wrapped In Crochet" has something for you!

In the coming weeks and months, I will have the liberty of sharing more photos, project details and techniques from the book. In the meantime, please enjoy the preview. The photos and project details will be available at Ravelry.com in the coming months, too. I will provide that information and links when they become available.

The book will be available to ship October 1, 2008. In the meantime, Amazon has a discount for anyone interested in pre-ordering here: Wrapped In Crochet.

As always, I am available to answer any questions and look forward to your comments as well. I am always just an email away, here: contact Kristin 

Here is the description of "Wrapped In Crochet" from Interweave Press (the publisher's) website:

Kristin Omdahl takes a fresh approach to technique and construction in Wrapped in Crochet. Several of the stitch patterns are exclusive to Kristin and to this book. There are techniques for every skill level and projects to fit every budget and time commitment. Charts are included for every stitch pattern and every motif and each pattern will include diagrams for all constructions.

With Wrapped in Crochet, you’ll create stunning crocheted scarves, wraps, and shawls using clever stitch motifs, innovative and traditional shaping, and a variety of crochet techniques and embellishment ideas. Targeted at beginning to intermediate crocheters, these one-of-a-kind pieces invite you to take your crochet to the next level. Project details include unusual edgings and motifs, color work, crocheting with beads, lace, ruffles, and tiers, and more.

Because sizing is usually not an issue with a scarf or a wrap, the projects featured here make the perfect gift. With designs full of variety from skill level to the time spent crocheting, there is sure to be something to get your hooks flying! Let these unique designs for scarves, shawls (circular, square, rectangle, and oval), capes, and card-wraps inspire you. Pick up your crochet hooks and wrap yourself in crochet today.

And, there are still more surprises and announcements to come!