350+ Crochet Tips, Techniques, and Trade Secrets: Updated Edition–More Tips! More Tricks! (Knit & Crochet)
Give a professional finish to your crochet garments and accessories with this indispensable compendium of technical know-how and troubleshooting tips. Techniques are organized in the order that you’d need them as you work through a project, from choosing the right yarn to looking after your finished garment. Step-by-step photographs, diagrams, and clear instructions guide you
Give a professional finish to your crochet garments and accessories with this indispensable compendium of technical know-how and troubleshooting tips. Techniques are organized in the order that you’d need them as you work through a project, from choosing the right yarn to looking after your finished garment. Step-by-step photographs, diagrams, and clear instructions guide you through each stage of your work, or you can dip in for help with a particular problem.
Discover how to substitute yarns and accurately estimate the amount required, adapt patterns to create tailor-made garments, and lengthen an existing piece with trims and edgings. From basic chain stitches to filet crochet, there’s advice for all kinds of stitches, mixing and matching, and dealing with gauge variations. You’ll also find plenty of inspiration for adding an extra-special touch to your work using beaded embellishments and surface crochet!
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Lots of information but not a stitch dictionary Lots of information here about ways to do many things in crochet. Topics include: Reading symbol charts Evaluating drape Garment shapes Design basics Joining in new yarns Changing scale Shaping Neckbands and collars Fitting blocks together Making a spiral Stripe patterns Felting crochet Blocking and pressingThis is not a stitch dictionary; in fact, beyond foundation stitches and some basic…
Techniques in easy-to-absorb, attractive format This is a visually appealing how to book. It touches on many stitches plus techniques such as ribbing, collars, buttons, spiral tassels and more. There are closeup shots of each. She discusses how to evaluate drape.Ms. Eaton also has a section on starting to design your own basic garments and accessories like shawls, scarves. There is a stitch symbol listing.In short, this book has a little of everything in a very approachable format.
CROCHET TIPS I’ve been crocheting over 40 years and found the tips in this book very useful for up to date yarns and techniques. There is information on sizing, dyeing yarn, creating square, octagon, hexagon, and circle motifs along with how to join motifs, different seaming methods, various blocking techniques. Caring for your finished garment is included for various yarns. Basic information for the beginner but also useful for the experienced. This book brings needed crochet information up to date with…