Description

Discover key stitches from loops and puffs to popcorns; work further techniques including Tunisian, surface and filet crochet; then finish your projects in style with seams, edging and fringes.

Whether youre a complete beginner looking for a trusted teacher, or a confident crocheter looking for an all-in-one guide for easy reference and inspiration, this authoritative book has you covered.

Inside youll find:

• Advice onyarns, hooks, tensionandreading patterns and charts
• Guidance onhook holds for both left and right hands
• Visual step-by-step guidance onstarting and finishing your work;
• A wealth of bothbasic and decorative stitches, from bobbles and clusters to shells and spike stitches
• A guide to other types of crochet, including hairpin, Tunisian and entrelac
• Special touches includingedgings, fringes, and buttonholes
• Finishing your work with hiddenseams and blocking
• Lay-flat bindingfor easy reference while your work
• US crochet terms, with conversion chart provided.