In her latest book, Learn How to Make Crochet Place mats and Potholders; Learn the Basic Stitches Needed to Create Cute Place mats and Potholders, Florence Schultz teaches you all you need to know to begin the wonderful art of crochet. Florence begins with a quick tutorial on yarn fibers and hooks. She teaches you how to read a yarn label so you can choose the best yarn for your project. She also explains the importance of gauge in patterns. In her latest book, Learn How to Make Crochet Place mats and Potholders; Learn the Basic Stitches Needed to Create Cute Place mats and Potholders, Florence Schultz teaches you all you need to know to begin the wonderful art of crochet. Florence begins with a quick tutorial on yarn fibers and hooks. She teaches you how to read a yarn label so you can choose the best yarn for your project. She also explains the importance of gauge in patterns. In this informative and easy to understand book you will learn not only the basic chain stitch, single crochet stitch, half double crochet stitch, and double crochet stitches, but also essential crochet techniques. How to change colors How to crochet in the round How to use the Magic Circle How to weave in tails securely Front post stitches The shell stitch The cluster stitch Foundation stitches The reverse single crochet or Crab stitch Each step is thoroughly explained in easy to understand language and is accompanied by big clear images so that you can really see what your stitches should look like. She also provides tables of crochet hook sizes and common crochet abbreviations. She even includes a table to help you translate UK patterns into US terms. Florence's style is laid back and personal. You will feel like you're learning from a good friend in the comfort of your home. Once you have learned basic stitches and techniques Florence then provides six original patterns for you to try.Each pattern is written for the absolute beginner and is easy to read, and easy to understand. Florence guides you through each step and soon you will be proudly showing your family and friends your crochet creations. You will learn how to make the following projects: Lattice Placemat Flower Potholder Chunky Cluster Potholder Lacy Overlay Potholder Wavy Placemat Scrappy Ridged Placemat Granny Square Potholder This easy to read and easy to understand beginning crochet book is sure to become a favorite reference book in your crochet library. Learn How to Make Crochet Placemats and Potholders is written for beginners, but is suitable for anyone who needs a refresher course in basic crochet stitches and techniques. Don't miss out on Florence Schultz's latest book. Get your copy today!Black and White Version**Buy It Now

“With its diverse selection of fabrics and designs, A Quilting Life is a fine pick for any quilter looking to produce family-oriented keepsake results.” —The Needlecraft Shelf Bring the handmade tradition home with these charming quilts and home accessories. Inspired by a grandmother who loved to sew for her family, quilter and blogger Sherri McConnell gives traditional patterns like hexagons, stars, snowballs, and Dresden Plates a new look featuring fabrics by some of today’s most popular designers. Nineteen cozy projects include pillows, tote bags, table runners, and larger quilts—quick and easy designs that make great gifts. “Sherri’s book is a treasure! It’s full of fun and straight-forward patterns for quilts, table toppers, pillows, bags and more—all the goodies to make a cozy home.” —Thimbleanna “Would you like the opportunity to make tomorrow’s heirlooms in today’s vast selection of prints? . . . If so, this could be the reference book that will get you started. There are 19 projects, mainly focusing on handmade household items but including some larger quilts too.” —Fabrications Quilting for You “Beautiful inspiration if you are a seasoned quilter, but also a great resource with clear and in some cases, simple patterns for newbies as well.” —Diary of a Quilter “Color photos of finished needlework projects accompany step-by-step diagrams and assembly patterns, while at-a-glance sidebars covering materials and cutting allow needleworkers to gauge the complexity of each project.” —The Needlecraft Shelf

Crochet patterns for unique kitchen accessories.

29 best-known placemat patterns taken from now rare instruction booklets published some thirty years ago include Modern Squares, Americana, Fisherman's Lace, 26 others. All stitches used to make placemats explained in diagrams. Instructions. 47 illustrations.

The definitive classic on crocheting for years, the first edition of Crocheting in Plain English equipped readers with easy-to-follow, friendly advice on creating their dream crochets. A lifelong crocheting teacher and designer, Maggie Righetti offered both basic principles and step-by-step instructions to get crocheters started and to perfect their techniques. In this latest edition, completely updated and revised for today's crocheter, Righetti dispenses more of her invaluable wisdom, covering virtually everything you need to know about crochet, including: * Selecting threads and yarns * Determining gauge * Working with the right tools * How to interpret patterns and instructions * Increasing and decreasing stitches * How to fix mistakes * Basic stitches (chain, double, treble, slip) * Sixteen different fabric pattern stitches * Assembling the finished product * How to block, clean, and care for crocheted articles * And much, much more! Each technique is illustrated with clear drawings, charts, or photos. Complete with a new introduction and a detailed glossary of crochet terms, Crocheting in Plain English is one sourcebook no crocheter should do without.

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