Crochet Step by Step

✍ Scribed by Sally Harding

• Publisher: DK Publishing
• Year: 2013
• Tongue: English
• Leaves: 226
• Category: Library

✦ Synopsis

The essential guide to creating beautiful crochet. Crochet is more popular than ever and "Crochet Step by Step" gives you the tools, techniques and stitches you need to create beautiful and original crocheted items. With more than 100 stitches and techniques clearly photographed and simple guidelines on how to read patterns this is a foolproof guide helping beginners get started and more experienced crocheters to refresh their skills. 20 beautiful and contemporary projects will get you making everything from simple throws and cushions to beanies and baby toys. Whether you're just getting started or looking to hone your skills, "Crochet Step by Step" has everything you need to enjoy this popular craft.

✦ Table of Contents

Contents 5......Page 7
Introduction 6......Page 8
Tools and materials 8......Page 11
Techniques 28......Page 31
Basic stitches 30......Page 32
Stitch techniques 58......Page 60
Openwork 77......Page 79
Colourwork 89......Page 91
Following a crochet pattern 102......Page 104
Embellishments for crochet 124......Page 126
Circular crochet 136......Page 138
Unusual yarns 156......Page 158
Finishing off 164......Page 167
Projects 176......Page 179
Glossary 218......Page 220
Index 220......Page 222
Acknowledgments 224......Page 226