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"Summer Fashions In Thread Crochet"
by Kristina Dannels
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Halter Top
Originally known as "Morning Blossom", this was the first of the series. From this came many more tops and bathing
suits. You'll see this cup design thruoout both books. Kristina decided to add small glass beads to each petal. It became such a hit
that she started incorporating beads into all her designs. With this top, she also added glass leaves to the hem and the ends of the ties.
"It's all in the cup... Up to this point, I had been doing the typical flat cup design.
They're really only good for the smaller chested women, and I was getting more shapely clients that were asking for something more...
The model is gorgeous, but I really wish that they had used
someone a little bustier to show what this top can do."
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Cool Breezes Top
With wide straps and a lace up back, this top gives you comfort. All the tops in this book are lined with lycra, but
you can line the bottom lace panel for a more conservative look. The bead detailing gives this top elegance.
You can check out the section Tips and Tricks on how to make the lining."
Kristina
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"This is my least favorite top that I have done.
I can see where I made mistakes... I lined it with flesh colored lycra, so the model looks naked underneath it....
Do you think that I could've made the straps any longer? (sighs) At least I'm honest with myself... We all have our moments, and this wasn't one of mine."
Kristina
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Blossom Halter Top
The cups are accented with flesh toned cat eye beads to bring out the detailing in the floral motif cups.
The edges are accented with picot edging to give it that extra feminine apeal.
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Tranquility Top
This top is great for bustier women. It gives the woman coverage on top, and lace on the bottom half. The
center motif and beads give the detailing additional flare. The length can be extended easily for more coverage on the tummy, and it cinches in
for an all around comfortable fit
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"I had originally made this top for me.
I got so many compliments on it that I had to turn it into a pattern. It's comfortable to wear and keeps me cool."
Kristina
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Ripple Top and Skirt
This top and skirt set really give you the feeling of being on a tropical island and walking along the edge of the sea. With it's open air weave it also keeps you cool.
The top cinches in back and the skirt at the waist, so you can adjust it to be comfortable.
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"This set was wonderful to make, and I really enjoyed designing it. While I was making it I was thinking of sailing and the ocean's breeze."
Kristina
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Here are some websites that sell Kristina's books. Click on any of them, and search "Kristina Dannels"
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"All Hooked Up"
