Emoji Crochet: 20 Easy-to-Make Projects Expressing Attitude & Style [Paperback]

With the fast-paced growth of social media that spawned a world of instant messaging, it was only a matter of time before a faster, more immediate form of communication would emerge. Enter emojis, the tiny icons that are an inherent component of today's communication and media thats growing in size and use every day with people of all ages using them to express ideas, feelings, and attitudes in quick, short messages. Now, with the help of Charles Voth, a crochet and knitting professional, transferring these playful icons to clothing and other 3-dimensional crocheted items is a natural continuation of the emoji craze in our culture.Emoji Crochet will appeal to crocheters of all ages because each project captures the joy of the emoji trend while sending a personalized message. Among the diverse selection of projects, there are several grandparents will want to make for their grandchildren; ones that younger crocheters will want to make and collect; and plenty for any crafter looking to give the ideal gift to a loved family member or friends, The projects  ranging from blankets, mittens, and scarves to backpacks, earrings, and pillows -- will be appropriate for beginners and beyond Author is a respected artists and teacher with a large following including on Ravelry, a craft website with 6MM members. A wide-range of timely projects that tap into the emoji craze&there is currently no other emoji crochet book on the market. Each project makes an excellent gift&more than half of all crocheters make a project with the intention of giving it away. According to the Craft Yarn Council, 26 million consumers are engaged in the craft of crochet. Two-thirds of crocheters get their ideas/inspiration from books; more than 70% from RavelryAudience Crochet enthusiasts, both young and old. Makers and crafters looking to add some emoji fun to their next project Fiber art teachers and instructors at craft schools.Table of Contents1. Tools & Stitches/Techniques/Finishing/Materials2. l32