Stitch Encyclopedia: Crochet


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Learn the essential crochet stitches with this comprehensive, beginner-friendly, and gorgeously illustrated guide. Starting with the fundamental skills of crochet, this step-by-step guide builds on basic stitches with a series of creative variations and techniques. Each stitch and variation is presented in easy-to-follow color illustrations. The encyclopedic, dip-in, dip-out approach is well-suited for beginners looking to build a foundation of stitch techniques as well as seasoned crafters who will appreciate the handy reference. Perfect for visual learners, the classically designed Stitch Encyclopedia series also includes volumes on Embroidery and Knitting.




Crochet Stitches VISUAL Encyclopedia


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Visual instruction for 300 crochet stitch patterns This visual encyclopedia features step-by-step instructions for 300 gorgeous crochet stitch patterns, from basic stitches to cables, lace, textured stitches, mesh and filet crochet, fans and shells, clusters, puffs, bobbles, spike stitches, colorwork, and more. Each pattern is accompanied by a full-color photo and a chart. Every crocheter needs a book like this on her shelf—the content is timeless and will have a place next to the crochet hooks for many years to come. Crochet Stitches VISUAL Encyclopedia gives crocheters quick visual access to a comprehensive collection of stitch combinations that enables them to create their own designs or modify existing patterns with ease. Patterns are represented in both charts and words to suit individual crocheters’ preferences A detailed color photo accompanies each stitch pattern Hardcover packaging makes the book durable for a lifetime of use Whether you're a beginner or an advanced crocheter, Crochet Stitches VISUAL Encyclopedia is a book you'll turn to again and again.




The New Crochet Stitch Dictionary


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This is the ultimate collection of crochet stitch inspiration! 440 stitches are presented in color, each with a sample swatch of the fabric and charted instructions with notes and detailed chart keys. Divided into ten chapters by the type of stitches, such as shells, waves and chevrons, openwork, cables and textures, and even borders and granny squares, this collection boasts a vast variety of stitches, well organized and presented in an easy-to-use fashion. You'll reference this indispensable resource again and again!




Advanced Crochet Stitches & Patterns


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Advanced Crochet Stitches & Patterns How to Crochet More Advanced Stitches & Make Cool, New Patterns with Easy to Follow Instructions with Images & Illustrations So now you've mastered the basic stitches of crochet. You know how to do a single and double stitch, you know how to make rows. Granny squares are getting old (pun intended!). Do you want to learn more about different, new crochet techniques? Have you ever stitched a crochet work with your fingers? Would you like to know how? Are you looking for something NEW in the crochet world? In this Advanced Crochet Stitches and Patterns book I show you over 15 new, advanced crochet techniques and apply those techniques to four hip new patterns. I have been crocheting for nearly 20 years. I have taught countless friends and family about how to crochet. In this book, I can teach you those same more advanced techniques in an easy to read conversational style. I even include full photographs outlining every step of the way! I don't talk down to you. You already know the basics of crochet; we won't be discussing needle sizes or yarn weights in this book. This how-to guide will further advance your knowledge of crochet by teaching you a better understanding of complicated techniques. The thing is- they aren't all that complicated! You just have to have the right person show you how it's done; that right person can be me! In my Advanced Crochet Stitches and Patterns book you will learn many new, advanced crochet techniques like: Back Post-Double Crochet Front Post Double Crochet Crocodile Stitch Loop Stitch Crab Stitch Basketweave Stitch Griddle Stitch Granite Stitch Bullion Stitch Picot Stitch Spiked Cluster Stitch Have you ever incorporated beads into your crochet project? Well, in this book, I give you step-by-step instructions on how to create beautiful crochet pieces with beads. In addition to these awesome, cool new techniques, I give you four complete patterns that utilize these new skills. The patterns included in this book are: Pineapple Crochet Scarf Mini Tote Bag Spider Lace Afghan Square Puff Stitch Hat I hope when you purchase this book that you are inspired to create beautiful, handmade gifts for your family and friends. There's nothing more special than an item that was made from your heart. FREE BONUS: For a limited time, when you purchase the paperback book on Amazon, you can download the eBook version for FREE!




Super Stitches Crochet


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Handy reference for all crocheters Do you really think a broken mirror means seven years of bad luck? Come on. Superstitions are useless. Now, Super Stitches Crochet—that’s useful! Super Stitches Crochet offers a complete introduction to this favorite craft, plus an illustrated dictionary of more than 180 stitches and patterns. Solids, openwork, fans, trellises, arches, laces, textures, medallions, shapes, edgings, and more are shown with instructions and diagrams on left-hand pages and a photo of a crocheted sample swatch on the opposite page. This follow-up to the super-successful Super Stitches Knitting includes information on choosing yarns, selecting hooks, understanding symbols and abbreviations used in crocheting patterns, essential crochet techniques, and the stitches and formations that are the essentials of all crochet work. Look, throwing salt over your shoulder won’t keep you busy forever. You need Super Stitches Crochet! • User-friendly lay-flat binding • Unbeatable illustrated reference • Great for crocheters at every level




Crochet Every Way Stitch Dictionary


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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.




500 Crochet Stitches


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Presents an introduction to crocheting, discussing tools, equipment, basic and advanced stitches, edgings, and trims, with illustrations and detailed instructions for five hundred stitches.




The Crochet Stitch Bible


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The Crochet Stitch Bible contains over 200 stitches, explained in full, and is a perfect starter guide for beginners, with advanced projects and details for experts. The handy spiral bound design allows this book to be laid open on a work surface for easy reference, and makes a wonderful addition to the library of any crafter, crocheter, or knitter. This comprehensive guide includes step-by-step instructions for basic stitches, textured stitches, fans and shells stitches, mesh and filet stitches, openwork and lace stitches, trims and edgings, clusters, puffs, bobbles, spike, relief, tunisian, multi-color, squares, and special stitches. Each crochet stitch is accompanied by a photograph sample, row-by-row instructions, and easy-to-follow symbol charts. Crochet is the technique of making a looped fabric from a continuous length of yarn, using a single hook. The word "crochet" itself derives from the French "croc," meaning a hook (or crook); an old scottish name for crochet is "shepherd's knitting." It is one of the most portable and flexible of crafts, requiring only a hook and some yarn. Once you have mastered the basic techniques, you can create a fascinating variety of effects.




Donna Kooler's Encyclopedia of Crochet


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"Materials and basic techniques are clearly illustrated, step-by-step, to make learning crochet simple."--




Crochet Stitch Dictionary


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A great gift for new and experienced crocheters alike, Crochet Stitch Dictionary offers 200 stitches with detailed written, charted, and photographed instructions. With colorful and eye-catching "candy-box" sampler pages that start every section, this essential book presents hundreds of stitches organized in 10 color-coded sections: - Basic stitches - Fans & Shells - Bobbles & Clusters - Spike stitches - Post stitches - Mesh & Filet - Cable stitches - Tunisian stitches, and more! Each stitch pattern shows a large finished swatch in actual size, along with step-by-step photo instructions that clearly explain where the yarn goes each step of the way. Crochet Stitch Dictionary offers excellent useful instruction and inspiration for all crocheters.