The paramount source for crochet know-how

Give a professional finish to your crochet garments and accessories with this indispensable compendium of technical know-how and trouble-shooting tips.

Are you tired of plain, basic crochet stitches and want to try something a bit different? Or are you wanting to attempt a more challenging stitch pattern as your skills improve? Whether you have recently discovered crocheting, or whether you have wielded your hook for years, this book will become your go-to resource--either for stitch pattern ideas to try out, or for inspiration to create and come up with your own designs. Each stitch pattern in this book is worked in rows, using a traditional crochet hook. Besides the written stitch patterns, there are accompanying photographs, as well as a crochet stitch charts to follow.

A treasury of expert tips and troubleshooting secrets for crocheters provides full explanations of illustrated, step-by-step spreads that cover a wide range of concerns, from eases and uneven edges to setting up a dye studio and managing yard ends. 15,000 first printing. Crafters Choice Main.

100 Essential Crochet Stitches is the ultimate "Go-To" guide for 100 of the most essential crochet stitches. Ideal for beginners or a great reference guide for more experienced crocheter's, this reference book is essential for all who want to hone their skills. It provides all the information needed to make a large range of projects. Readers will enjoy the concise step-by-step instructions and crystal clear photography, carefully explaining how to create each stitch. This is sure to be the essential guide for all crocheter's for years to come.

280 Crochet Shell Patterns -There are plenty of choices in this compendium of 280 different shell stitches for creating fashionable crochet designs.

Crocheters will rejoice at this essential, lavishly illustrated guide. Step-by-step color photographs lay out all the basic techniques and stitches. A dictionary of crochet patterns follows, including granny squares, colorwork, lacy motifs, and edgings--all with a full-color swatch photograph, instructions, and a diagram. More than 25 gorgeous designs, chosen from the pages of Vogue Knitting Crochet magazine, include gorgeous crocheted sweaters, shawls, hats, and bags.