About the Author

Maria Gullberg is a skilled crochet designer who studied handcrafts at the Swedish University of Arts, Crafts and Design. For over thirty years, she’s been focused on exploring new and exciting artistic possibilities through crochet, and on developing her own clearly-defined graphic design language. She works as a pattern developer and often participates in courses and exhibitions.

Reviews

This is perfectly in line with tapestry crochet. She provides a set of patterns, which include written instructions and graphs, using the patterns themselves to teach the technique of tapestry crochet.--Crochet Concupiscence Twenty-one patterns in all, there is something for everyone... All are beautiful!--karenwhooley.com Clean designs ... the visual impact is kind to the eyes in its simplicity and yet attention-grabbing with bold color pops. It's the perfect combination whether you're making wearables or home decor items. ... If you love tapestry crochet, the purse patterns in this book are worth the investment; they're stunning!--Crochet Concupiscence Tapestry crochet is a variation on traditional crochet that allows for color changes mid-row and results in a look that is akin to loom weaving. This concealed ring-bound book focuses on tapestry crochet but also offers several other types of projects, including granny squares and three-dimensional flowers. The look of tapestry crochet is very distinctive and is rarely represented in craft books published in the U.S. The instructional portion of this book outlines the eight types of stitches needed to complete the projects as well as tips for changing colors, finishing, turning chain, and reading charts and a section informing left-handed crafters how they can adapt the patterns to fit their needs. Most of the tapestry crochet patterns are for bags and accessories, and the more traditional crochet patterns are focused on granny squares and decorative items such as flowers and chains. An additional tips section at the end of the book offers help related to technical aspects, including weaving in ends, counting stitches, stringing beads, selecting yarn and other material, and more.--Anne Heidemann, Booklist This book blew me away. ... The granny squares in this book are spectacular and unique. The design of the book is outstanding, which I always hope for from any how-to book. This is exactly the type of crochet I'd like to do, and this is exactly the book I need.--Knitty.com-- "Tapestry Crochet and More"