Crafting Thread Shawl Pins: Crafting Thread Shawl Pins—Sixteen Simple-to-Make Dorset Button Based Clasps—Perfect for Adorning Hand Knitted, Crocheted, ... and Embroidered Shawls, Wraps, and Sweaters

Quick to Learn this old craft made new! Crafters of all skill levels will have fun learning how to make these sixteen exquisite shawl pins that are based upon traditional Dorset button making techniques. Easy to create, and lovely to wear, these covetable clasps are made by wrapping thread over plastic, wood, or metal rings. Clear step-by-step diagrams and concise instructions make this enjoyable and portable needlecraft quick to master. Knitters, crocheters, weavers, stitchers, costumers, fiber lovers, crafters, fashion and jewelry enthusiasts will all be inspired — these thread masterpieces will enhance any garment and make wonderful gifts. No Prior Skills Needed: All of the information that you need, from selecting suitable threads to making the wooden fastening pins, is covered in this comprehensive book which is full of beautiful photographs and useful graphics.A Style for Everyone: Treat yourself by creating a shawl pin in your favorite colors, or make some to give as gifts: there are 16 projects which range from timeless to trendy, floral to geometric, effortless to intricate.Stash Busting: The materials are inexpensive and readily available, and the buttons only take a few yards of yarn or thread!Buttons are small: They are pretty quick to make!Publisher's note: Please note that in some editions of this book, a few of the button ring sizes are incorrectly listed as 1 1/8 in/3.2 cm instead of the correct size—1 1/2 in/3.8cm. All of the center buttons in this book are made using a 1 1/2 in/3.8cm ring. All of the buttons can be made over rings of another size by increasing or decreasing the number of cast knots, spokes and rounds to fit the ring.On pages 46-47 The "Blush Peony Button" should read 126 Cast Knots, 18 spokes, 7 cast knots between each spoke.On page 86 : under Leaves (make 5) the thread color should be color B, not color C.The corrections will appear in any books published after February 28,, 2023.Thank you. Read more