Crochet-opedia The Only Crochet Reference You'll Ever Need

by Oparka, Julie

• ISBN13: 9781250020338
• ISBN10: 1250020336
• Format: Hardcover
• Copyright: 2013-06-11
• Publisher: St. Martin's Griffin

Summary

Encompassing the full range of key crocheting techniques, this guide is designed to help the reader learn and master each skill before moving on.With step-by-step instructions, color photographs, detailed diagrams, and enticing patterns, Crochet-opediawill appeal to newcomers as well as advanced crocheters.An array of fun and fabulous projects help the reader to progress, and exploring advanced techniques such as working chainless foundations, thread crochet, and garment construction will give the reader confidence to try alternate crochet me thods. Crochet-opediaalso comes complete with a handy stitch directory, allowing the reader to browse through thumbnail photographs to easily choose a crochet stitch.

Author Biography

JULIE OPARKA is a crochet instructor and president of the Michigan Stitchin' Time chapter of the Crochet Guild of America. She designs patterns for the home and ladies' accessories for Red Berry Crochet. Her patterns have been featured in national magazines.

Table of Contents

Introduction

Yarns and fibers

Yarn weights

Crochet hooks and equipment

Yarn labels

Substituting yarns

Washing and care essentials

Blocking

Techniques

Project selector

Stitch directory

Charts

Understanding chart symbols

Resources

Index

Picture credits