Crochet Basics

Description

(British) Step-by-step instructions with life size colour photographs and illustrations ensure clear, foolproof descriptions of every technique. This is the best illustrated book I have found that shows techniques in stages and then follows ups with a useful project using this information. You are guided through the usual beginners how-to materials, hooks, yarns and general how-to, then introduced to rows, rounds, motifs and how to join them, chevron and lacy stitches, seams, edges, section on understanding garment patterns, shaping, increasing, decreasing, shaped motifs, filet, textured stitches, braids, edgings and borders, making a button, spirals and tassels. Includes 12 practical projects that encourage you to practise new skills while creating unique items for yourself or others. These include cushions, child’s sweater, neck and shoulder bags, Edwardian bordered towels, ladies jacket, baby afghan, evening wrap, harlequin afghan, filet bolero style top, lacy summer top and a bobbled sweater. All you need to know to create beautiful crochet. (128 pages)