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Retro Crochet: Vibrant Vintage-Inspired Looks from the 70s, 80s, and 90s - Paperback | Diverse Reads

Retro Crochet: Vibrant Vintage-Inspired Looks from the 70s, 80s, and 90s

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Create colorful, fun outfits inspired by the best looks from the 1970s, '80s, and '90s! If you’ve scrolled thorough the latest fashions on Instagram and TikTok lately you’ve noticed that nostalgia has taken over. Styles from the 1970s through the late '90s are hot, and crocheting vintage-inspired designs is taking off in a big way. Designer, model, and photographer Ashlee Elle has built up a passionate fanbase through her Dream Crochet shop and Instagram where she shares her colorful, one-of-a-kind throwback outfits. Now, with this book she guides the reader to learn how to create their own fun pieces.

This comprehensive book features designs that will take you on a crafty journey from 1970s to the '90s. Bringing original and timeless crochet designs forward with a fashionable modern twist, this guide will show how to create handmade accessories and clothing that’ll make you stand out in the crowd.

ISBN-13: 9781681987989

Media Type: Paperback

Publisher: Rocky Nook

Publication Date: 08-30-2022

Pages: 112

Product Dimensions: 7.80(w) x 9.90(h) x 0.10(d)

Ashlee Elle is a crochet designer and creator, model, and photographer. Her work has been featured in numerous publications including, Simply Crochet Magazine, WeCrochet, and CrochetNow. She acquired a Bachelor's Degree in Broadcast Journalism and utilized her artistic education to create a small handmade business online. Her creative work strives to push the boundaries within the fiber art world by introducing whimsical photos to feature the designs as well as celebrating experimental one-of-kind creations. Her unique and original crochet patterns that can be found in her Etsy Shoppe: The Dream Crochet Shoppe. Connect with Ashlee Elle on Instagram @thedreamcrochet She lives in Houston, TX.

Table of Contents

Introduction vii

Materials & Tools ix

Crafty Tips & Techniques xii

Adding The Details xiv

Crochet Clothing Construction xv

Creating Armhole/Sleeve Openings xvi

Changing Colors xvi

Crochet Blocking xviii

The 1970s

Smiley Crochet Earrings 3

The Groovy Crochet Skirt 6

The Jivin Crochet Skirt 10

The Power Flower Crochet Bag 13

The Rainbow Belle Crochet Top 17

The Out Of Sight Crochet Bag 21

The 1980s

The Asphalt Hoodie Crop Top 27

The Laser Off-The-Shoulder Crochet Top 30

The Metro Crochet Skirt 34

The Neon Dream Crochet Cardigan 38

The Rad Crochet Clutch 43

Radical Shapes Crochet Bag 47

The 1990s

The Totally Buggin' Crochet Mini Backpack 53

The Bling Trio Crochet Chokers 56

Butterfly Striped Crochet Vest Top 59

The Clueless Crochet Skirt 63

The As If! Floral Beanie 66

The Charmed Life Crochet Bag 69

The Clueless Pen 72

Extra Inspiration 75

Resources 89

Acknowledgements 91

About the Author 93