Would you like to learn to crochet? Already know the basics, but would like to stretch your crocheting skills? From scarves and sweaters to hats and handbags, you can create beautiful, useful designs with ease using Crochet Patterns For Dummies. From choosing the right hooks and yarn and crocheting basic stitches to joining pieces together,
Would you like to learn to crochet? Already know the basics, but would like to stretch your crocheting skills? From scarves and sweaters to hats and handbags, you can create beautiful, useful designs with ease using Crochet Patterns For Dummies. From choosing the right hooks and yarn and crocheting basic stitches to joining pieces together, this easy-to-follow guide will have you hooked in no time.
Our hands-on workbook gets you crocheting fashionable, fun designs in a focused, step-by-step manner. You get a review of the basic stitches and stitch combinations, along with a concise appendix containing easy-to-follow instructions for working these stitches. You’ll find plenty of tips on changing colors and adding shape to your projects. Plus, you get full-color photos of every project—from potholders to afghans, belts to table runners, skirts to vests, and much more. You’ll also discover how to:
Decipher crochet lingo Make a gauge swatch, read a pattern, and understand garment sizing Work with the most common stitches and stitch patterns Crochet in the round or with color Shape a design through increasing or decreasing stitches Use new techniques like felting and working with wire Crochet pictures and words using the filet crochet technique
There are also quick-and-easy designs that are great for kids to make, as well as handy hints on caring for your finished items. Featuring more than 50 fantastic patterns perfect for beginners or those wanting to take their skills to the next level, Crochet Patterns For Dummies is your one-stop guide to crocheting success!
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Does not tell you how to actually crochet I wanted to learn how to crochet. It talks about everything, says it’s for beginners. You get to page 17 which has you starting with a slip knot as your set up. Then page 18 shows hands with the correct position for holding your yarn, hook and slipknot. Then we suddenly hear the importance of a crochet kit while still on page 18 and we move right into Chapter 2 – Gauge and Garments. Chapter 2 has you measuring your gauge and seeing if you are on the right track by making a swatch…
Not a great book for beginning crocheters Not a great book for beginning crocheters. It is too wordy and really has no patterns to speak of. I would not suggest buying it if you are looking for a reference type book.
Better off getting a beginner stitch pattern kit from the … Not for beginners, I was not able to learn from this book at all (would have returned it if I didn’t have to pay to return it, it will just be donated now). Better off getting a beginner stitch pattern kit from the craft store. It doesn’t show how to get from a single chain to any other stitches, not enough photos, if you learn best by reading, maybe this will work.