The Crochet Answer Book

by Eckman, Edie

• ISBN13: 9781612124063
• ISBN10: 1612124062
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2015-01-27
• Publisher: Storey Books

Summary

Edie Eckman’s classic Q&A reference book has been updated with helpful answers to even more of your burning crochet questions. From beginning basics like yarn styles, stitch types, and necessary tools to detailed outlines of more advanced techniques, you can trust Eckman to deliver straightforward guidance and plenty of encouragement. With illustrations for left-handed crocheters and tips for broomstick lace, linked stitches, crochet cables, and more, The Crochet Answer Book is full of expert advice on every page. 

Author Biography

Edie Eckman is the author of Connect the Shapes Crochet Motifs, Around the Corner Crochet Borders, Beyond the Square Crochet Motifs, The Crochet Answer Book, and Christmas Crochet for Hearth, Home & Tree, as well as co-editor of Crochet One-Skein Wonders® and Crochet One-Skein Wonders® for Babies. She is a nationally known teacher, designer, writer, and editor in both the crochet and knitting worlds. She lives in Waynesboro, Virginia.

Table of Contents

Introduction
Quick-Start Guide for New Crocheters
 
Chapter 1: Get a Grip…on Hooks and Other Tools
All about Hooks – Filling Your Tool Bag
 
Chapter 2: A Good Yarn
Kinds of Yarn – Yarn Facts and Figures – Yarn Substitutions – Working with Yarns – Working with Challenging Yarns – Endings and Beginnings
 
Chapter 3: Strong Foundations
Basic Foundation Chains – Variations on Foundation Chains
 
Chapter 4: In Stitches
The Basic Stitches – Placing the Hook and Turning Chains – Working with Basic Stitches – Decreasing and Increasing – Specialty Stitches – More about Stitches
 
Chapter 5: Tense About Gauge?
Getting Gauge – Gauge Matters
 
Chapter 6: Going in Circles…and Squares and Triangles
Good Beginnings – Happy Endings – Creating Flat Shapes – Problem-Solving Flat Shapes – Tips and Tricks – Granny Squares – Tubular Crochet
 
Chapter 7: A Whole Cloth
Search for the Perfect Fabric – Working with Color
 
Chapter 8: Pattern Language and Symbols
The Anatomy of Patterns – Size Matters – Pattern Talk – Finding and Using Patterns
 
Chapter 9: No-Sweat Sweaters
Analyzing the Swatch – Getting Oriented – Making the Right Size – Getting in Shape – Putting It All Together
 
Chapter 10: On the Edge
Crocheting Borders – Buttons and Buttonholes
 
Chapter 11: The Finish Line
All’s Well That Ends Well – Crocheter’s Block – Joining Motifs – Other Joining Stitches – Tender Care
 
Chapter 12: Something (Not Quite) Completely Different
Tunisian Crochet – Other Kinds of Crochet – Baubles and Beads

Appendix
                Standard Crochet Abbreviations
                Common Crochet Terms and Phrases
                Standard Body Measurements & Sizing
                Head Circumference Chart
                Shoe Size Chart
                Suggested Sizes for Accessories and Household Items
                Yarn Care Symbols
                Hook Inventory
                To Learn More
                Metric Conversion Chart
 
Index