Beautiful Hand-Stitched Jewelry: Crocheted, Embroidered, Beaded: 35 Unique Projects by Tokyo Style

"Love to Make Jewelery" is packed with alluring and stylish ideas from Japanese textile artist, Emi Iwakiri, for making your own designer necklaces and chokers, bracelets and bangles, and pins. Using traditional Japanese crochet techniques, these adorable designs use fabrics, ribbons, beads, bows, and even the scraps in your sewing box. There are stunning ideas and designs there to suit every occasion, from a classic cream silk and pearl necklace-the perfect accessory to the little black dress-to a vintage-style floral belt made from old cashmere sweaters. Try making a brightly coloured crocheted bead choker to add pizazz and fun to any outfit, and hairclips to ornament your hair. Create a stylish lapel pin to brighten up a plain business suit, or a crocheted cocktail ring to complement your party frock. Whether you want to create original jewelry for yourself or to give as presents to friends and family, you are sure to love Emi's stylish Japanese designs. And when you have mastered her basic techniques, you will be able to create your own bespoke pieces.*35 quirky and stylish ideas from renowned Japanese artist, Emi Iwakiri, using traditional crochet techniques.*Includes inspirational designs for necklaces and chokers, bracelets and bangles, rings, earrings and pins, and more.