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Crocheting for dummies, by Karen Manthey and Susan Brittain

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Crocheting for dummies, by Karen Manthey and Susan Brittain

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eng

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platesillustrations

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index present

Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

Crocheting for dummies

Oclc number

948562949

Responsibility statement

by Karen Manthey and Susan Brittain

Series statement

For dummies

Summary

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!

Table Of Contents

Crochet 101. Hooking into a Life of Crochet -- Essential Equipment -- Creating Consistency with Gauge -- Decoding Crochet Patterns -- Basic stitches and techniques. Focusing on Fundamental Stitches -- Expanding Your Stitch Choices -- Crochet, More or Less: Increasing and Decreasing Stitches -- I've Been Here Before: Crocheting in Circles --Multicolored Crochet -- Advanced stitches and techniques. Fancy That: Stitches That Steal the Show -- Creating Texture in Unexpected Ways -- Like Knitting with a Hook: Tunisian Crochet -- Filet and Mesh Crochet: Creating a New Style -- Piecemeal: Crocheting Motifs -- Putting it all together. Connecting the Parts: Joining Seams -- Design 101: Crocheting Your First Sweater -- Finishing Functionally: Borders, Buttons, and Pockets -- Neatness Counts: Fixing, Blocking, and Caring for Your Work -- The part of tens. Ten Ways to Do Good with Crochet -- Ten Variations on Crochet: Irish Crochet ; Free-Form Crochet ; Surface Crochet ; Tapestry Crochet ; Broomstick Lace ; Hairpin Lace ; Double-Ended Crochet ; Crocheting on Fabric ; Bead Crochet ; Wire Crochet

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