Crocheting in Plain English

Author: Maggie Righetti
Publisher: St. Martin's Griffin
ISBN: 1466869925
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
Languages : en
Pages : 292

Book Description
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.

Crocheting in Plain English

Author: Maggie Righetti
Publisher: Macmillan
ISBN: 0312014120
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
Languages : en
Pages : 290

Book Description
A start-to-finish guide to crocheting that covers materials, hooks, gauge, stitches, patterns, joining, finishing touches, correcting mistakes, and washing crocheted items.

Sweater Design in Plain English

Author: Maggie Righetti
Publisher: Macmillan
ISBN: 9780312051648
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
Languages : en
Pages : 420

Book Description
If you're tired of making sweaters with sleeves that are the wrong length, necklines that droop, armholes that are too tight, and an overall look that's not quite right, then let Seater Design in Plain English come to your rescue. In clear, straightforward terms, Maggie Righettie shares her knitting know-how and good fashion sense so that, no matter what your knitting level, you can overcome the fear of failure, avoid costly mistakes, adapt already-existing patterns, and plan and create sweaters that really fit and look terrific-sweaters that will be worn for many years to come. Topics and techniques include: -Understanding the nature of yarn and pattern stitches -Choosing the most flattering color and design for the wearer -Taking accurate body measurements -Estimating the amount of yarn you'll need -How to tell whether or not a sweater will look good on you-before you start to knit -How to alter printed patterns so they really fit -How to understand the mathematics of gauge and pattern design -Plus start-to-finish instructions for thirteen classic sweaters Each technique is illustrated with clear diagrams, sketches, or photographs. Complete with conversion charts and a personal-measurements record-keeping section, Sweater Design in Plain English takes the guesswork out of every creative knitting effort.

Cozy Crochet

Author: Melissa Leapman
Publisher: Chronicle Books
ISBN: 0811840794
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
Languages : en
Pages : 123

Book Description
"Cozy Crochet" does for the hook what "Knitting Pretty" did for needles, with 26 step-by-step projects that will appeal to the sophisticated tastes of the new generation of crocheters.

First Crochet

Author: Lesley Stanfield
Publisher: That Patchwork Place
ISBN: 9781564776204
Category : Crocheting
Languages : en
Pages : 0

Book Description
Curious about crochet? This comprehensive introduction will guide beginners from first loop to last seam. Start with basic stitches; then move on to creating fashion-forward designs or warm and cozy gifts--"both guarantee success on the first try.

The Magic of Shetland Lace Knitting

Author: Elizabeth Lovick
Publisher: Macmillan
ISBN: 1250039088
Category : Art
Languages : en
Pages : 147

Book Description
A guide to making Shetland lace projects, including traditional Shetland motifs, patterns, and insertions such as cat's paw, candlelight, horse shoe and many more.

The Complete Book of Crochet Border Designs

Author: Linda Schäpper
Publisher: Sterling Publishing Company
ISBN: 9781579909147
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
Languages : en
Pages : 268

Book Description
Provides complete instructions for crocheting over three hundred borders and band stitch designs, and includes photographs of stitches with an accompanying diagram illustrating stitch placement within the band or border design.

The Art of Crochet Blankets

Author: Rachele Carmona
Publisher: Penguin
ISBN: 1632505738
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
Languages : en
Pages : 145

Book Description
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.

Universal Yarn Finder

Author: Maggie Righetti
Publisher: Prentice Hall
ISBN:
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
Languages : en
Pages : 212

Book Description

Sweater Design in Plain English

Author: Maggie Righetti
Publisher: St. Martin's Griffin
ISBN: 9780312622916
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
Languages : en
Pages : 0

Book Description
If you want to knit sweaters that look good and fit the way you want them to, let Sweater Design in Plain English come to your rescue. In this latest edition, completely updated and revised for today's knitter, Righetti and Shaw share their knitting know-how and good fashion sense. No matter what your knitting level you can overcome the fear of failure, avoid costly mistakes, and plan and create sweaters that really fit and look terrific—sweaters that will be worn for many years to come. Topics and techniques include: Understanding the nature of yarn and pattern stitches Choosing the most flattering color and design Taking accurate body measurements Estimating the amount of yarn you'll need How to alter printed patterns so they really fit Start-to-finish instructions for 13 basic sweater designs that can be modified to make many variations And much, much more! Each technique is illustrated with clear diagrams, sketches, or photographs. Complete with a new introduction, more photos and illustrations, and a personal-measurements record-keeping section, Sweater Design in Plain English takes the guesswork out of every creative knitting effort.