Book Review The Encyclopedia of Crochet Techniques

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Wonderful textured fabrics are now within easy reach! This complete guide explains, in a clear and easy-to-follow fashion, how to create everything from openwork and lace through to woven and hairpin crochet. As useful for the highly experienced as the absolute beginner, this information-packed book takes you through the basic techniques to a highly adaptable project section that will provide guidance and inspiration for making colourful and stylish garments for you to wear. Create wonderful textured fabrics with this complete guide to crochet. Essential tools and techniques are clearly explained with step-by-step illustrations, from working stitches and measuring gauge to adding embellishments and finishing off. Each technique includes stitch patterns to try out, and an adaptable project section allows you to practice your new skills making original and colourful garments and accessories using your own choice of yarns and stitches.

                                                                                                

Chapter One

Crochet Essentials

Equipment and Materials

Basic Skills

Measuring Tension

Joining Yarns

Reading Patterns and Charts

Pressing and Blocking

Seams

Chapter Two

Techniques and Stitches

Working Stripe Patterns

Working Ridged Stitches

Shaping

Working Clusters

Working Shell Stitches

Working Bobbles

Working Popcorns

Working Puff Stitches

Working Loop Stitches

Openwork Lace Stitches

Filet Crochet

Working Chevron Patterns

Working Spike Stitches

Working Raised Stitches

Working Jacquard Patterns

Working Intarsia Patterns

Tubular Crochet

Working Circular Motifs

Working and Joining Squares

Working and Joining Hexagons

Tunisian Crochet

Broomstick Crochet

Hairpin Crochet

Making Cords

Making Sew On Trims

Working Edge Finishes

Working Buttonholes and Button Loops

Braids, Edgings and Fringes

Surface Crochet

Applying Beads

Applying Sequins

Chapter Three

Projects

Winter Scarf

Baby Afghan

Filet Crochet Wrap

Buttonhole Bag

Intarsia Potholder

Hexagon Pillow

Striped Bag

Chapter Four

Gallery

Crochet Garments

Hats, Scarves and Mittens

Shawls, Ponchos and Wraps

Crochet in the Home

Jewellery

Bags

Dolls and Toys

Care of Crochet

Abbreviations and Symbols

Glossary

Suppliers

                                                                                            

The Encyclopedia of Crochet Techniques is available from Amazon

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