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Complete crochet course : the ultimate reference guide /

By: Contributor(s): Material type: TextTextPublisher: New York : Lark Books, [2018]Copyright date: �2018Description: 335 pages : illustrations (some color) ; 26 cmISBN:
  • 9781454710523
  • 1454710527
Subject(s): Genre/Form: DDC classification:
  • 746.434 23
LOC classification:
  • TT820 .M853 2018
Contents:
Before you stitch: Making fabric ; Tools ; Hooks ; Yarn ; Picking up hook and yarn ; Pattern reading ; Chart reading ; The swatch -- Making stitches: First stitches made ; First stitches of a row ; Foundation stitches ; Variations on basic stitches ; Shaping ; Variations on increase and decrease stitches -- Beyond the basics: Motifs ; Cables ; Colorwork ; Pattern stitches -- Finishing: Blocking ; Special techniques ; Before you sew ; Seams and joins ; Buttonholes ; Zippers -- The projects: My first cardi ; Colorwork throw ; Rectangle wrap vest ; Signature vests ; Drape front cardigan -- Resources: Worksheets ; Charts and guides ; Stitch chart symbols master key ; Material resources.
Summary: "Whether you're a beginner who has never picked up a hook before or an experienced stitcher looking to advance to the next level, this comprehensive book will become your ultimate reference for crochet. It's like having crochet experts Shannon and Jason Mullett-Bowlsby right there with you every step of the way. They lead you through the essential skills and techniques you need to know and provide fabulous, stylish garment and accessory projects that apply the concepts and principles you've learned. Filled with step-by-step photography throughout for an easy-to-follow and fully visual experience, this book is your go-to source for everything crochet."--Page [4] of cover.
Holdings
Item type Home library Collection Call number Status Date due Barcode
NF NF Chamberlin Free Public Library Nonfiction 746.434 MUL (Browse shelf(Opens below)) Available 34480000563878

"Featuring more than 190 stitches, 125 tutorials, 98 techniques"--Cover.

Includes index.

Before you stitch: Making fabric ; Tools ; Hooks ; Yarn ; Picking up hook and yarn ; Pattern reading ; Chart reading ; The swatch -- Making stitches: First stitches made ; First stitches of a row ; Foundation stitches ; Variations on basic stitches ; Shaping ; Variations on increase and decrease stitches -- Beyond the basics: Motifs ; Cables ; Colorwork ; Pattern stitches -- Finishing: Blocking ; Special techniques ; Before you sew ; Seams and joins ; Buttonholes ; Zippers -- The projects: My first cardi ; Colorwork throw ; Rectangle wrap vest ; Signature vests ; Drape front cardigan -- Resources: Worksheets ; Charts and guides ; Stitch chart symbols master key ; Material resources.

"Whether you're a beginner who has never picked up a hook before or an experienced stitcher looking to advance to the next level, this comprehensive book will become your ultimate reference for crochet. It's like having crochet experts Shannon and Jason Mullett-Bowlsby right there with you every step of the way. They lead you through the essential skills and techniques you need to know and provide fabulous, stylish garment and accessory projects that apply the concepts and principles you've learned. Filled with step-by-step photography throughout for an easy-to-follow and fully visual experience, this book is your go-to source for everything crochet."--Page [4] of cover.

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