Fundamental skills and stitches, such as the chain stitch, slip stitch, and single, half double, and double crochet. Techniques include creating an integral fringe, crocheting in the round, and filet crocheting. Create a shadowbox pillow, basketweave blanket, bunny basket, child's cap and mittens, openwork placemats, woven shoulder bag, and more.

Step-by-step instructions supplemented by photographs and illustrations teach new techniques clearly and thoroughly. Beaded crochet, crocheting with wire, making motifs, felting, ripple stitch, and crocheting on the diagonal. Includes a variety of contemporary projects any crafter would be proud to make.

Discover a new source of inspiration for your crochet hook...the beautiful work of today's modern makers! Follow popular crochet blanket designer Rachele Carmona through her unique collection of crochet blankets inspired by the work of popular independent artists. The Art of Crochet Blankets will help you create your own colorful crochet blankets as unique works of art for your home! Inside this one-of-a-kind crochet blanket guide you'll find: • Details on how to translate art to hook with 18 bold and unique crochet afghan patterns influenced by the works of their feature artist. • Modern quilts, fabric designs, tapestry weaving, digital art, and more become the source of one-of-a-kind projects for a more artful home. • Biographies and beautiful photos profiling 6 inspiring modern makers--Tula Pink, April Rhodes, Maryanne Moodie, Fransisco Valle, Maud Vantours, and Caitline Dowe-Sandes. Discover the inspiration that lies beyond the world of crochet with The Art of Crochet Blankets.

Whether you want to learn how to crochet or you’re looking for new projects to try, Creative Play with Crochet is for you! Featuring 12 projects that start easy and introduce a new technique one design at a time, this exciting guide contains crochet patterns you won’t find anywhere else! Filled with personality and color, follow step-by-step instructions and skill-building tutorials to create a collection of charming crochet projects, from a beehive mobile and a kitchen play mat to toys, beanies, scarves, and more!

Move beyond granny squares and get ready for crocheted circles, triangles, hexagons, and stars. Edie Eckman opens up the door to crocheting creativity with more than 140 motifs of every shape and size. Embellish your clothing, linens, housewares, and bags with colorful patterns as you put odd yarn leftovers to good use. Step-by-step instructions and color photographs provide the building blocks to limitless possibilities.

Ready to take your crochet to the next level? Crochet Beyond the Basics by Rita Weiss and Susan Lowman brings you a sampling of 10 time-honoured crochet techniques, with beautiful projects to put your new skills to practice. Features include Bruges Lace Crochet (doily and heart centrepiece), Tunisian Crochet (bookmark and Christmas tree afghan), Broomstick Lace Crochet (hat and afghan), Symbol Crochet (doily and scarf), Hairpin Lace (stole and scarf), Irish Crochet (four edgings and doily), Filet Crochet (quilt block pillow and Home Sweet Home wall hanging), Polish Stars (poncho), Tapestry Crochet (ornaments and tote bag), and Mosaic Crochet (basketweave placemat). If you've been yearning to learn something new, this book is the perfect guide!

Top-selling author Sheryl Thies presents an exciting encore to Get Hooked on Tunisian Crochet! In this volume, she reviews the basics of Tunisian Crochet, which any confident beginner can master, and then shares a variety of advanced techniques. Get excellent value with 16 all-new crochet patterns for women's garments and accessories Learn in-depth techniques, including double-ended Tunisian crochet, short-row shaping using Tunisian crochet, and mitered Tunisian crochet Discover a wide range of stylish projects that don't require fitting