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Crocheting for Dummies® by Susan Brittain and Karen Manthey (2004, Trade Paperback)

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PublisherWiley & Sons, Incorporated, John
ISBN-10076454151X
ISBN-139780764541513
eBay Product ID (ePID)23038739297

Product Key Features

Book TitleCrocheting for Dummies®
Number of Pages368 Pages
LanguageEnglish
TopicNeedlework / Crocheting
Publication Year2004
IllustratorYes
GenreCrafts & Hobbies
AuthorSusan Brittain, Karen Manthey
FormatTrade Paperback

Dimensions

Item Height0.9 in
Item Weight19.2 Oz
Item Length9.3 in
Item Width7.4 in

Additional Product Features

Intended AudienceTrade
LCCN2004-102603
Dewey Edition22
Dewey Decimal746.43/4
Table Of ContentIntroduction.Part I: Crochet 101.Chapter 1: Hooking into a Life of Crochet.Chapter 2: Tools of the Trade.Chapter 3: Creating Consistency with Gauge.Chapter 4: Getting Down to Basics.Part II: Basic Stitches and Techniques.Chapter 5: Decoding Crochet Patterns.Chapter 6: Long, Longer, Longest: Four Common Crochet Stitches.Chapter 7: Shaping Up and Slimming Down: Increasing and Decreasing Stitches.Chapter 8: I've Been Here Before: Crocheting in Circles.Chapter 9: Crocheting in Technicolor.Part III: Advanced Stitches and Techniques.Chapter 10: Design 101: Crocheting Your First Sweater.Chapter 11: Fancy Stitches That Steal the Show.Chapter 12: Getting Creative: Working Stitches in Places You Never Thought Of.Chapter 13: A Stitch in Time: The Afghan Stitch.Chapter 14: Filet Crochet: Creating a New Style.Part IV: Putting It All Together.Chapter 15: When the Plan Comes Together: Joining Seams.Chapter 16: Finishing Functionally: Borders, Buttons, and Pockets.Chapter 17: It's All in the Details: Embellishing Crochet.Chapter 18: Neatness Counts: Blocking and Caring for Your Work.Part V: The Part of Tens.Chapter 19: Top Ten (Plus One) Crochet Resources.Chapter 20: Ten Do's and Don'ts of Crochet.Chapter 21: Ten Variations on Crochet.Appendix: Yarn Supply Sources.Index.
SynopsisAre 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 work Packed 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!, 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 work Packed 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
LC Classification NumberTT820.B735 2004

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    I got the book for my mom. She is making a huge king size blanket and she hadn’t crocheted in 35 years. It helped her a lot.

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    It is very helpful to me. I have done some crochet work but want to learn more. I am mostly a knitter.

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    It’s a great book to learn crotchet stitches and brush up on techniques! Thumbs up !!!👍

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    ok wish it had more pics. wanted to used it to teach/show beginners

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  • A Miracle Book

    My husband just loved it. He is learning to crochet at age 80!

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