An updated classic covering the latest techniques and trends in crocheting Are you hooked on the art of crochet? Looking for a fun new hobby that you can take with you virtually anywhere? Crocheting For Dummies, 2nd Edition gives you easy-to-understand instructions on how to choose the right tools, create basic stitches, and finish off your work to make beautiful pieces of art. From learning to create consistency with gauge swatch to decoding crochet patterns, symbols, and diagrams, this easy-to-follow guide is all you need to start creating beautiful designs in no time! This revised edition contains completely new content, including fresh new patterns, stitches, and techniques reflecting crocheting styles from around the world. Plus, it's packed with new and refreshed photos and line art throughout, along with step-by-step instructions that will easily guide you from your first stitch to your first sweater. A new section covering common crocheting mistakes and how to correct them Crocheting with eco-awareness: using organic yarns, as well as free trade and sustainably sourced fibers The best resources for purchasing supplies, as well as choosing and buying patterns Whether you're a first-time crocheter or looking to expand your skills, Crocheting For Dummies, 2nd Edition gives you the skills, techniques, and confidence to crochet like a pro.

Get hooked on crocheting with these fun and easy-to-follow patterns! Crocheting is fun, functional, and stress-relieving—get started today with Crochet Patterns For Dummies! Written for all skill levels and perfect for beginners, it offers patterns that cover gift ideas, clothing, accessories, and beyond. You’ll love the full-color photos in the color insert and helpful, easy-to-understand instructions throughout. Even if you’ve never followed a written pattern before, you can crochet amazing designs with the practical, modern patterns inside. Put your skills into practice and create potholders, skirts, hats—you name it! This friendly guide will help you pick the right hooks and yarn, figure out how to read the patterns, step you through, and then finish your crocheted masterpieces. Select the right supplies for your projects Learn how to read and follow crochet pattern Practice working common stitches and create fun items Make gifts for friends, clothing for yourself, and cold-weather wear Need more practice? Want fun new ideas? Just getting started? All crocheters welcome!

Four easy to make Amigurumi crochet patterns: - Puffy Pals: easy little animals; - Little babies with cute animal caps; - Little girls; - Ladybug and bee with flowers. The little girls, flowers and bee are 4" or 10.5 cm high. The little babies are smaller: about 3" or 7.5 cm. The puffy pals are the smallest and easiest to make: about 2.5" or 6 cm. 55 photos help you with every step to crochet the dolls. A basic knowledge of crochet terms is required to read the patterns.

The Crocheting could be the simplest way of creating fabric that ever existed in the world. Since all you need to create the fabric is some yarn, thread or any other material, your hands and a crochet hook, the process is widely adopted by many people across the world. Even though the art gets its name from France, courtesy of the small hook like crochet, the art has been perfected in other parts of the world. Understanding the basics of crocheting, therefore, is paramount before you try to master any patterns, be it Afghan or French patterns.

The weather is getting cooler by the minute and it is vital that you take care of yourself in this bone chilling climate. Many people tend to get sick during this kind of fluctuating weather and it is caused when you don't take proper care of yourself. Wearing warm clothes is certainly the most important thing to do than anything else in this weather conditions. In this book you will find 5 easy crochet patterns.

Get hooked on the art of crochet The crochet craze has taken the craft world by storm. If you've caught the bug and want to take your skills from beginner to beguiling, look no further than the friendly guidance in this bestselling guide. In Crocheting For Dummies, 3rd Edition, you'll find out how to choose the right hooks and yarns to complete your project, switch colors as you go, utilize various crochet stiches for different looks, and so much more. Online companion project videos will help readers master the concepts and techniques covered in the book. Julia Roberts and countless other celebrities are doing it—and you can, too! Taking the intimidation out of the timeless art of crocheting, this updated edition gives crafters of every skill level the knowledge and know-how to choose the right tools, create basic stitches, and finish off their work to make beautiful pieces of art. From learning to create consistency with gauge swatches to decoding patterns, symbols, and diagrams, this easy-to-follow guide is all you need to create beautiful designs in no time! Includes fresh new patterns, stitches, and techniques Covers common crocheting mistakes and how to correct them Provides guidance on crocheting with eco-awareness, like working with organic yarns, tie-dye yarns, and free trade and sustainably sourced fibers Gets you up to speed on resources and events held within the crochet community Provides free online access to videos to teach you how to tackle various stitches and crochet in the round Whether you're a first-time crocheter or looking to expand your skillset, Crocheting For Dummies gives you everything you need to get hooked like a pro.

Crochet pattern flower motif bolero by marifu6a Skill Level: easy. Size: S-L, L-XXL Yarn: acrylic 100gr-300mt: S-L( 150gr), L-XXL (200gr) Hook :S-L- 1.75mm L-XXL-3mm This is easy to follow TUTORIAL CROCHET PATTERN with written instructions in English (US terms) completed with detailed pictures and diagrams, 26 sheets. The 'list of used stitches' is translated in Dutch, UK English, and Italian, French and German crochet terms. American crochet terms, with tutorial pictures showing the stitches row by row made it so much easier to work with the pattern even for the beginner. If you know to crochet, make it! You will enjoy! :) You are not allowed to sell, copy, distribute or share my patterns (or the pictures within it) in any form.

Crochet pattern easy warm skirt by marifu6a Skill Level: beginner. Size: S-M, L-XL, XXL-XXXL Yarn: cotton/acryl 100gr-300mt (DK) S-M( 150gr), L-XL (250gr), XXL-XXXL (350gr) Hook: 4mm and 3mm This is easy to follow TUTORIAL CROCHET PATTERN with written instructions in English (US terms) completed with detailed pictures and diagrams, 18 sheets. The ‘list of used stitches’ is translated in Dutch, UK English, and Italian, French and German crochet terms. American crochet terms, with tutorial pictures showing the stitches row by row made it so much easier to work with the pattern even for the beginner. If you know to crochet, make it! You will enjoy! :) You are not allowed to sell, copy, distribute or share my patterns (or the pictures within it) in any form.

Do you enjoy crocheting or would like to learn how? Learn how to create beautiful patterns in no time at all! Whether you are on the road, at home, or anywhere else you can crochet in your spare time, anywhere you want. - Make patterns in just a few hours - Learn how to crochet - Learn stitch patterns - Create hats, sweaters, socks, gifts, items for your home, and many more! >>> Order Your Copy Instantly <<< Disclaimer: This author and or rights owner(s) make no claims, promises, or guarantees about the accuracy, completeness, or adequacy of the contents of this book, and expressly disclaims liability for errors and omissions in the contents within. This product is for reference use only.

Crochet pattern easy vest bolero shrug by marifu6a Skill Level: beginner. Size: S-M, L-XL, XXL-XXXL Yarn: cotton/acryl 100gr-400mt (4 Ply) S-M( 150gr), L-XL (250gr), XXL-XXXL (350gr) Hook: 1.75-2mm This is easy to follow TUTORIAL CROCHET PATTERN with written instructions in English (US terms) completed with detailed pictures and diagrams, 23 sheets. The 'list of used stitches' is translated in Dutch, UK English, and Italian, French and German crochet terms. American crochet terms, with tutorial pictures showing the stitches row by row made it so much easier to work with the pattern even for the beginner. If you know to crochet, make it! You will enjoy! :) You are not allowed to sell, copy, distribute or share my patterns (or the pictures within it) in any form.