The Crochet Stitch Bible

by Barnden, Betty

• ISBN13: 9780873497176
• ISBN10: 0873497171
• Edition: 2nd
• Format: Hardcover
• Copyright: 2004-02-01
• Publisher: Krause Pubns Inc

Summary

Author Betty Barnden shared her knowledge of needlecraft design with embroiderers in the Embroidery Stitch Bible-now she uses her expertise as a hand-knitter to bring readers the Crochet Stitch Bible. This is the book crochet enthusiasts have been waiting for. Hundreds of traditional and contemporary stitches are photographed and accompanied by detailed charts in this essential illustrated reference. More than 200 crochet stitches are each clearly explained with a photographed sample, row-by-row instructions, easy-to-follow symbol charts, and comprehensive descriptions of all the associated techniques. Whether novice or expert, this book provides clear guidance for all skill levels with additional chapters on basic techniques and materials, a stitch identifier, and a how-to-use section. bull; More than 200 photographed stitches accompanied by detailed instructions bull; Includes a stitch identifier for easy reference to all 200 stitches

Author Biography

Betty Barnden is a freelance needlecraft designer

Table of Contents

Introduction	6	(2)
How to use this book	8	(2)
Crochet Essentials	10	(34)
Stitch Selector	44	(8)
The Stitch Collection	52	(196)
Basic Stitches	54	(5)
Textured Stitches	59	(14)
Fans and Shells	73	(13)
Mesh and Filet Stitches	86	(12)
Openwork and Lace Stitches	98	(27)
Trims and Edgings	125	(12)
Clusters, Puffs, and Bobbles	137	(17)
Spike Stitches	154	(8)
Relief Stitches	162	(9)
Tunisian Stitches	171	(9)
Multi-color Patterns	180	(18)
Squares	198	(12)
Shapes and Motifs	210	(20)
Special Stitches	230	(18)
Abbreviations and Symbols	248	(6)
Glossary
Index and Credits	254