A comprehensive guide for craft aficionados covers fundamentals from holding a hook and working a chain stitch to reading patterns and mastering various techniques, sharing insights into how to avoid common mistakes while providing a directory of color swatches and 30 photograph-complemented projects.

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.

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

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.

Learn to make 5 flower motifs using the Clover Flower Loom. Basic written instructions along with color illustrations are included to guide you through winding, darning and making decorative top stitches for each flower. Once you’ve mastered the flowers, we’ve included 5 beautiful accessory designs each of which include 1 or 2 of the 5 flower motifs. Flowers and designs are made using lace-, light-, and worsted-weight yarns.

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

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This is one of the most comprehensive books on Tunisian Crochet published to date. Featuring 140 pages of... 400+ Stitch Variations 560 Photographs Tutorials Questions & Answers Tips & Tricks Dictionary of Terms Historical Background Alternate Stitch Names & Terms Bibliography This book includes everything needed to get started and master Tunisian Crochet! I received the Encyclopedia of Tunisian Crochet yesterday and all I can say is WOWOWOWOWOWOW. I mean it. Without a doubt, it is the most comprehensive book Ive ever seen on Tunisian crochet and I cant wait to show it off to my crochet group. Its excellent quality, well worth the asking price and very easy to understand. BarbIf you want more than the basics, Id recommend [the] Encyclopedia of Tunisian Crochet. This book has all those basic stitches, numerous variations on the basics, historic stitches; history of crochet, knit and Tunisian; actual photos of stitch swatches and photos of how to make the stitches. The detailed photos of where to insert your hook are extremely clear. Over 400 stitches! Photos included stitches, stitch details and some color photos of completed projects. Definitely worth the cost! JaneThe research, the writing, the pictures, all of it is the ticket I looked for over the last 25 years [or maybe more]! LindaThis definitely is the most comprehensive book on Tunisian/Afghan stitch I have ever seen. Great illustrations and written instructions. Even the novice can follow this. JudySo far I have one word for your book... PHENOMENAL! I cant wait to sit down with it and really look it over. Please, if you are maintaining a list of those who would like to purchase your next Tunisian book, put my name down and let me know when it is ready to purchase. PeggyI havent yet had the time to really sit down and read it, but OMG [Oh my God!] Im already absolutely in love with it! I honestly never knew that there is so much that can be done with Tunisian crochet. Anyway, Im looking forward to spending a lot of time with your book [and will whole-heartedly recommend it to my friends] and will excitedly await your second one. Debra

307 photographs with instructions. Includes lace and tricot.

Essential tools and techniques for crochet with 400 diagrams and photographs-- an invaluable guide for beginners and experienced crafters.