Crocheting For Dummies^®, 2nd Edition

by Susan Brittain; Karen Manthey; Julie Holetz

• ISBN13: 9780470633175
• ISBN10: 0470633174
• Format: eBook
• Copyright: 2010-02-01
• Publisher: For Dummies

Summary

An updated classic covering the latest techniques and trends in crochetingAre 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 patternsWhether 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.

Table of Contents

Introduction

Crochet 101

Hooking into a Life of Crochet

Tools of the Trade

Creating Consistency with Gauge

Decoding Crochet Patterns

Basic Stitches and Techniques

Focusing on Fundamental Stitches

Long, Longer, Longest: Several Common Crochet Stitches

Shaping Up and Slimming Down: Increasing and Decreasing Stitches

I've Been Here Before: Crocheting in Circles

Crocheting in Technicolor

Advanced Stitches and Techniques

Fancy 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

Building on Your Skills with Motifs

Putting It All Together

Connecting the Parts: Joining Seams

Design 101: Crocheting Your First Sweater

Finishing Functionally: Borders, Buttons, and Pockets

It's All in the Details: Embellishing Crochet

Neatness Counts: Fixing, Blocking, and Caring for Your Work

The Part of Tens

Ten Ways to Do Good with Crochet

Ten Variations on Crochet

Appendix: Sources and Resources

Index

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