Crocheting For Dummies^®

by Susan Brittain; Karen Manthey

• ISBN13: 9780470389553
• ISBN10: 0470389559
• Format: eBook
• Copyright: 2008-07-01
• Publisher: For Dummies

Summary

Are you hooked on the art of crochet? Not only can you make beautiful pieces of art and work on it virtually anywhere, crocheting also provides stress relief and is a great way to pass time without wasting it. It's a hobby that is highly addictive yet highly rewarding, though it may take a little bit more than a rainy afternoon and a ball of yarn to get started.Whether you're a first-time crocheter or looking to expand your skills, Crocheting For Dummies shows you how to choose the right tools, create basic stitches, and finish off your work. This hands-on guide provides step-by-step instructions and full-color photos that make it fun and easy to master the basics as well as more advanced techniques. You'll have the tools you need to: Create consistency with a gauge swatch Decode crochet patterns, symbols, and diagrams Stitch a double, a triple, a double triple, and a half double crochet Increase and decrease stitches Crochet in circles Work with different colors Stitch texture and advanced patterns Create an Afghan stitch Make new styles with filet crocheting Join seams, sow buttons, add trims, and make pockets Block and care for your workPacked with instructions on different projects, as well as common mistakes and safety measures you should take to maximize your progress and fun, Crocheting For Dummies is the only guide you need to start creating beautiful designs in no time!

Table of Contents

Introduction

Crochet 101

Hooking into a Life of Crochet

Tools of the Trade

Creating Consistency with Gauge

Getting Down to Basics

Basic Stitches and Techniques

Decoding Crochet Patterns

Long, Longer, Longest: Four 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

Design 101: Crocheting Your First Sweater

Fancy Stitches That Steal the Show

Getting Creative: Working Stitches in Places You Never Thought Of

A Stitch in Time: The Afghan Stitch

Filet Crochet: Creating a New Style

Putting It All Together

When the Plan Comes Together: Joining Seams

Finishing Functionally: Borders, Buttons, and Pockets

It's All in the Details: Embellishing Crochet

Neatness Counts: Blocking and Caring for Your Work

The Part of Tens

Top Ten (Plus One) Crochet Resources

Ten Do's and Don'ts of Crochet

Ten Variations on Crochet

Appendix: Yarn Supply Sources

Index

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