Anastasia Blaes and Kelly Wilsons hip instruction book for needle artists presents crochet as a fresh and exciting leisure activity. Angled toward the younger, emerging needle arts enthusiast, each project is inspired in name and attitude by a popular drink. Each pattern is accompanied by a recipe for the drink that inspired it. Quayside Group Distributed by Syndetic Solutions, Inc.

Introduction	8
Ingredients	10
Tools of the Trade	10
Shaken or Stirred? Mixing a Yarn Cocktails Design Properly	14
Fibers	16
Don't Free-Pour; Do a Gauge Swatch!	20
Abbreviations	21
Chapter 1 Textures
Classic Cocktails	22
Brandy Alexander Belt	24
Classic Sidecar Hat	27
Bourbon and Cola Skirt	30
42nd Street Slippers	33
Chapter 2 Crocheting in the Round
Frozen Drinks	40
Frozen Mint Necklace, Earrings, and Ring Set	43
Floridita Top	47
Royal Peach Freeze Top	50
Raspberry Margarita Fingerless Gloves	55
Chapter 3 Bobbles, Beads, and Embellishments
Champagne Drinks	58
Champagne Polonaise Headband	60
Ritz Cocktail Bobble Belt	63
Champagne Charlie Necktie	64
Mimosa Necklace and Bracelet Set	69
Chapter 4 Increases and Decreases
Tropical Drinks	74
Bay Blue Hat	77
Casablanca Stole	79
Malibu Bay Breeze Skirt	84
Ocean View Corset	89
Chapter 5 Cables
Martini Drinks	92
Sweet Vodka Martini Scarf	94
Blueberry Martini Bag	96
Palm Beach Cocktail Purse	101
Bentley Martini Men's Vest	107
Chapter 6 Felting
Coffee Drinks	112
Chambord Coffee French Wallet	114
Caribbean Coffee Demitasse Coin Purse	118
Caribbean Coffee Grande Convertible Backpack/Purse	121
Baja Coffee Necklace	125
Chapter 7 Edgings
Garnish with a Twist	128
Pink Panties	129
Black-and-White Martini Necklace and Earrings Set	135
Topaz Cocktail Bag	139
Conclusion
Cheers! Throw Your Own Yarn Cocktails Party	142
Recipes	144
Maybe You Need a Refresher Course	148
Resources	157
About the Authors	159
Acknowledgments	160

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