Crochet Stitches VISUAL Encyclopedia

by Chachula, Robyn

• ISBN13: 9781118030059
• ISBN10: 1118030052
• Format: Hardcover
• Copyright: 2011-10-03
• Publisher: Visual

Summary

Visual instruction for 350 crochet stitch patterns This visual encyclopedia features instruction for 350 crochet stitch patterns, from basic stitches to crocheting cables, lace and openwork, textured stitches, mesh and filet crochet, fans and shells, clusters, puffs, bobbles, spike stitches, colorwork, and more, each accompanied by a full-color photograph and a diagram. Every crocheter needs a book like this on her shelf-the content is timeless and it will have a place next to your crochet needles for many years to come. Crochet Stitches VISUAL Encyclopedia gives you quick visual access to a comprehensive collection of stitch combinations that enables you to create your own designs or modify existing patterns with ease. A detailed color photograph accompanies each stitch Hardcover packaging and elegant matte finish make the book durable for a lifetime of use Sidebars and additional visuals guide you through tricky parts of various stitch patterns Whether you're a beginner or advanced crocheter, Crochet Stitches VISUAL Encyclopedia is the only technique book you'll ever need.

Author Biography

Robyn Chachula is a crochet designer with a background in structural engineering. She's the author of Blueprint Crochet: Modern Designs for the Visual Crocheter and Baby Blueprint Crochet. Fans can catch her as one of the crochet experts on "Knit and Crochet Now" on PBS, or on her blog, Crochet by Faye (www.crochetbyfaye.blogspot.com).

Table of Contents

CHAPTER 1 Simple Stitch Patterns 1

Slip Stitch Patterns

Single Crochet Patterns

Half Double Crochet Patterns

Double Crochet Patterns

Treble Crochet Patterns

Combined Stitch Patterns

CHAPTER 2 Textured Stitch Patterns 18

Simple Texture Stitch Patterns

Bobble Texture Stitch Patterns

Cable Stitch Patterns

CHAPTER 3 Lace Stitch Patterns 50

Chain Space Stitch Patterns.

Shell Stitch Patterns

Cluster Stitch Patterns

Wave Stitch Patterns

Pineapple Stitch Patterns

CHAPTER 4 Unique Lace Stitch Patterns 88

Filet Stitch Patterns

Short Row Stitch Patterns

Brussels Stitch Patterns

Loop Stitch Patterns

Partial Motif Stitch Patterns

CHAPTER 5 Colorwork Stitch Patterns 113

Mosaic Stitch Patterns

Embroidery Stitch Patterns

Charted Color Stitch Patterns

CHAPTER 6 Tunisian Stitch Patterns 136

Simple Stitch Patterns

Textured Stitch Patterns

Lace Stitch Patterns

Color Stitch Patterns

CHAPTER 7 Square and Hexagonal Granny Squares 165

Classic Granny Squares

Hexagon Motifs

Lacy Motifs

CHAPTER 8 Flower, Snowflake, and Joining Motifs 203

Flower Motifs

Circular Motifs

Snowflake Motifs

Joining Motifs

CHAPTER 9 Edgings 247

Simple Edgings

Shell Edgings

Special Edgings

Appendix: Glossary 268