The Crochet Workbook

Author: James Walters
Publisher: Courier Corporation
ISBN: 0486783049
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
Languages : en
Pages : 100

Book Description
More than a manual on techniques or a pattern book, this guide suggests innovative approaches to traditional hooks, stitches, and yarns. More than 80 color photographs and 49 line drawings.

Crochet Workshop

Author: James Walters
Publisher: Courier Corporation
ISBN: 0486496201
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
Languages : en
Pages : 260

Book Description
"An outstanding guide for crocheters of all levels, this volume covers all aspects of crochet stitches and technique. The perfect introduction to the craft, the down-to-earth guide is also a terrific resource for more experienced practitioners seeking todevelop new design ideas. Profusely illustrated with drawings, diagrams, and photographs"--

Complete Crochet Course

Author: Shannon Mullett-Bowlsby
Publisher: Union Square + ORM
ISBN: 1454710535
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
Languages : en
Pages : 698

Book Description
“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.

Freeformations

Author: Jenny Dowde
Publisher: Milner Craft (Paperback)
ISBN: 9781863513586
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
Languages : en
Pages : 0

Book Description
This is not your grandmother's knitting and crochet! For those ready to break away from the pattern books and create wearable pieces of fiber art, freeform is an exciting discovery. It's a technique that abandons strict garment design and builds up simple shapes out of gorgeous textured yarns--with the knitter sometimes making it up as she goes along. Start with the step-by-step clinics on how to create fragments and motifs like chevrons, flowers, and spirals. Then take inspiration from the color photographs and combine luscious yarns in intricate patchworks. The result? Something amazingly unique. There's guidance on creating fabulously fashionable capes, stylish shoulder bags, intriguing scarves and hats, avant-garde jewelry, and even handy cell phone holders. Set your creativity free!

Freeform Crochet and Beyond

Author: Renate Kirkpatrick
Publisher: Milner Craft (Paperback)
ISBN: 9781863513852
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
Languages : en
Pages : 0

Book Description
"The aim with this freeform crochet book is to encourage the reader to tap into the hidden creativity that lurks within us all, to entice the true beginner with easy starting points that will then lead them on to explore other techniques and experiment with what they learn, free from too many rules and must nots, and, to inspire the more experienced to call upon all the arts and crafts that he or she has explored over the years, in some cases abandoned, and illustrate ways of bringing them together in a truly amazing art form."--Provided by publisher.

Knitting & Crochet

Author: Charlotte Gerlings
Publisher: Design Originals
ISBN: 9781565236837
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
Languages : en
Pages : 0

Book Description
Introduces the methods and techniques that you need to master before your creativity can take flight. Covers all the basics, with step-by-step illustrations, four simple practice projects and a glossary.

The Crochet Workbook

Author: Sylvia Cosh
Publisher: Courier Corporation
ISBN: 048649621X
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
Languages : en
Pages : 100

Book Description
Take your craft to another level with this imaginative approach to crochet. More than just a manual on techniques or a pattern book, this guide shows how to transcend the use of traditional hooks, stitches, and yarns to produce truly innovative creations. A pioneering work in freeform crochet, the book is suitable for all ages and levels of expertise. It provides beginners with the chance to master basic stitches, and it offers advanced crocheters the opportunity to discover new ideas, colors, and designs. More than 80 color photographs and 49 line drawings with captions illustrate everything from stitches to garment construction to finished products. A concluding section of practical information explains abbreviations and terms, and every chapter encourages the development of personal creativity and individual style.

Crochet Know-How

Author: CICO Books
Publisher: CICO Books
ISBN: 9781782498292
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
Languages : en
Pages : 0

Book Description
A complete guide to the stitches, techniques and finishing touches that every crocheter needs to know. Whether you are just learning to crochet, or you are seldom separated from your hook and yarn, there will always be times when you need instruction—or just a reminder—on a particular technique or stitch, and even the most experienced crocheter may not know all the tips and wrinkles included here. Crochet Know-How has step-by-step instructions accompanied by clear color artworks, showing you how to do everything from basic single and double crochet, to increasing and decreasing, working in the round and in spirals, and changing color. If you want to know how to get started, everything from making a slip stitch and working out your gauge to blocking your finished make is covered. For more experienced makers, useful tips on making raised stitches, creating bobbles and clusters, and creating ribbing in crochet will all help you achieve a perfect finish to your makes.

Creative Crochet Lace

Author: Myra Wood
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780980018295
Category : Crocheting
Languages : en
Pages : 0

Book Description

The Crochet Answer Book

Author: Edie Eckman
Publisher: Storey Publishing
ISBN: 1580175988
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
Languages : en
Pages : 321

Book Description
Offers solutions to common crocheting dilemmas, including selecting the appropriate hook and yarn for a project, getting started in the round or flat, and maneuvering around corners and other difficult spots.