This must-have resource walks crocheters step by step from basic to advanced methods and contains more than 1,000 full-color photos featuring real hands holding real yarn.

If you can crochet with yarn, you'll easily transition to making a cell phone pouch, a ring belt to wear with your favorite jeans, or lace trim for a blouse--all with thread crochet! A bit rusty on crochet stitches? Just review the stitch guide at the back. Whether you want to create coasters or baby booties, you'll find all the information you need. You can also learn which thread weights are best for your project and pick up some fun techniques and helpful hints. 23 must-have accessories and lace trims: scarf, vest, 2 doilies, filet initial, belt, cell phone pouch, necklace, coaster, bird, 3 snowflakes, bookmark, sachet, baby booties, baby bonnet, receiving blanket, and 5 edgings sewn on clothing.

This is a comprehensive reference book on all aspects of crochet. This book provides a reference for all methods, including Tunisian, filet, intermeshing, broomstick lace, bruges lace, and freeform crochet. Includes step-by-step instructions for all the basic stitches and swatches of 100s of stitch patterns with complete instructions. Also provides instructions and patterns for 50 projects for garments, accessories, and décor items.

“Their approach is thorough . . . a well-organized reference, up-to-date with the different cable, ribbing, and pattern stitches that are now popular.” —Booklist (starred review) Filled with step-by-step photography throughout for an easy-to-follow and fully visual experience, this unparalleled guide teaches you how to crochet from the very first stitch—and will keep you crocheting as you gain experience! Complete Crochet Course explains all the tools, materials, and techniques you need, from choosing a hook and yarn to seaming, working in the round, handling specialty stitches, and adding details. Ten patterns are perfectly designed for novices eager to complete their first projects, while intermediates can enjoy mastering even more advanced skills.

This illustrated crochet stitch dictionary features 125 stitches plus handy shaping techniques and endless inspiration for creative crocheters. In Crochet Every Way Stitch Dictionary, designer Dora Ohrenstein offers detailed instructions for 125 beautiful stitch patterns. Plus, she explains how to increase and decrease each stitch pattern in three different ways—without shaping, with shaping at the edges, and with internal shaping. This hefty collection, ranging from lace and filigree to shells and textured stitches, is loaded with beautifully photographed swatches of each pattern, plus charted and text instructions. Ohrenstein’s focus on shaping techniques makes it possible to explore an array of variations without a pattern.

Crochet as a hobby has boomed in recent years, with the art being passed down to younger generations. Fashionable and thrifty, making your own garments, gifts, and decorations has become a really popular pastime. The Complete Beginners Guide To Crochet will show you all the essential stitches and techniques you'll need to get started, from your very first foundation chain to adding embellishments like fringe and edging. Once you've mastered those techniques, it's time to put them into practice! Turn to the starter projects section for easy-to-follow patterns from experienced crocheters. Learn to join new yarns, create magic rings, and crochet in the round. Start with the rose corsage and basic bunting, then progress onto more advanced projects like the amigurumi baby sloth. Follow our simple steps and you'll soon be creating beautiful items worthy of the high street. Happy crocheting!

Crochet is the perfect book for people interested in shifting away from mass-produced items, who want to create unique, crocheted pieces. There are more than 80 crochet projects to choose from, and the book helps you get to grips with the basic stitches before leading you to the best projects to try next. Why is it special? * It's the go-to crochet compendium that combines a step-by-step technique section with 101 projects for crocheters of all levels of ability. * This comprehensive book takes you through the basics, with useful practice projects to build confidence, before embarking on more adventurous crochet patterns. * Close-up step-by-step photography and detailed text give you crystal-clear instructions for every crochet stitch. * A huge variety of projects spans things to wear, items for the home, decorative pieces, and cute gifts. Whether you're looking to crochet oh-so sweet baby booties, amigurumi animals, a granny square bedspread, a one-size-fits-all shopping bag, or a fabulously slouchy hat--you're sure to find something to fit the bill.