Download or read book Crocheted Home written by Kate Eastwood and published by CICO Books. This book was released on 2020-09-02 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Create something beautiful for every room in the house with these 35 inspiring crochet patterns. With easy-to-follow patterns and unique designs from Kate Eastwood, you'll find something cosy, stylish or practical to have in your home all year round or to bring out at special occasions. Kate Eastwood, author of Crocheted Wreaths and Garlands, has created 35 beautiful and inspiring designs for the home, with something to suit every room in the house and every time of year. You could crochet a colourful bolster cushion or stylish pompom-edged throw for the living room, or a hot water bottle cover or blanket for the bedroom. Why not try making some seasonal tea cosies or smart table mats to impress your guests in the kitchen? Kate has designed some modern accessories for your bathroom, including a bathmat and cotton facecloths while the contemporary cloud blanket and colourful balloon cushion would look right at home in a child's bedroom or nursery. Kate has also included some great projects to use in the festive seasons, such as the Christmas Nordic wreath and the spring table runner, perfect for Easter. With clear patterns and illustrations of all the stitches, skills and techniques required, all you need is some yarn and a hook to start creating beautiful projects for your home.

Download or read book Crochet Every Way Stitch Dictionary written by Dora Ohrenstein and published by Abrams. This book was released on 2019-05-07 with total page 294 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This illustrated crochet stitch dictionary features 125 stitches plus handy shaping techniques and endless inspiration for creative crocheters. In Crochet Every Way Stitch Dictionary, designer Dora Ohrenstein offers detailed instructions for 125 beautiful stitch patterns. Plus, she explains how to increase and decrease each stitch pattern in three different ways—without shaping, with shaping at the edges, and with internal shaping. This hefty collection, ranging from lace and filigree to shells and textured stitches, is loaded with beautifully photographed swatches of each pattern, plus charted and text instructions. Ohrenstein’s focus on shaping techniques makes it possible to explore an array of variations without a pattern.

Download or read book 200 Crochet Tips Techniques Trade Secrets written by Jan Eaton and published by Macmillan. This book was released on 2007-10-16 with total page 172 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A treasury of expert tips and troubleshooting secrets for crocheters provides full explanations of illustrated, step-by-step spreads that cover a wide range of concerns, from eases and uneven edges to setting up a dye studio and managing yard ends. 15,000 first printing. Crafters Choice Main.

Download or read book Crochet for Beginners written by Emma Brown and published by Independently Published. This book was released on 2017-02-15 with total page 141 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Do you have no clue where to start when it comes to crocheting? Discover simple techniques to create amazing patterns in just three days. Have you tried crocheting only to get confused by the stitches, hooks, and other details? Have you given up or put your crocheting projects on the back burner hoping for an easier way? Author Emma Brown learned to crochet and knit at her grandmother's feet and has started crochet circles in just about every city she's lived in. Now Brown is sharing all of her grandmother's secrets with you. In Crochet for Beginners: Quick and Easy Way to Master Spectacular Crochet Stitches in 3 Days, Brown walks you through various crochet techniques step-by-step. Gone are the complicated explanations and confusing terminology, replaced by beautiful, easy-to-follow visuals. Brown's smart system can take you from beginner level all the way up through more complex projects like crocheting afghans. In no time, you'll feel more comfortable with this relaxing, artistic, and satisfying process. Inside Crochet for Beginners, you'll discover: How to master almost any crochet pattern in as little as three days How to make all 21 gorgeous crochet patterns featured in the book The specific hooks to purchase for your projects and how to know which stitches are which A comprehensive glossary of those tricky crochet terms 10 fast-track tips to get you started quickly and easily, and much, much more! Crochet for Beginners is an incredible resource for any crochet fan, whether you're a beginner or an experienced pro. If you like your crochet instructions packed full of tutorials, diagrams, and full-color photos, then you'll love Brown's landmark book. Buy Crochet for Beginners to stitch your hobby together today! Don't forget to claim a FREE Kindle version with your purchase of Paperback copy!

Download or read book Lily Chin s Crochet Tips Tricks written by Lily M. Chin and published by Random House Digital, Inc.. This book was released on 2009 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Crochet Queen Lily Chin brings crocheters the best of her time-saving crochet techniques, tips and tricks. Culled from decades of teaching her popular Tips and Tricks classes, these are perfect for beginners as well as more experienced crocheters looking for expert shortcuts and troubleshooting techniques. With a review of crochet basics and Lily's best advice on improving upon the standard techniques, Lily Chin s Best Crochet Tips covers every stage of the crochet process, from choosing the right hook size for your yarn to seaming up your garment.

Download or read book Crochet Step by Step written by Sally Harding and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2021-02-09 with total page 224 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Get hooked on crocheting with this crochet book for beginners! Filled with step-by-step illustrations for an easy-to-follow and fully visual experience, this foolproof guide will have you starting your first crochet project right away! If you’ve always wanted to learn how to crochet but thought it would be too tough, this is the ultimate book for you! From choosing the right hooks and crochet yarn to basic stitches and patterns, Crochet Step By Step explains all the tools, materials, and techniques you’ll need to get started. You’ll be making scarfs, blankets, baby hats, and cushions in no time! Inside the pages of this illustrative crochet reference guide, you’ll find: • Over 100 key techniques and 20 easy projects to get you started • Clear step-by-step photography and easy-to-follow instructions • Advice on what materials you need and how to use them • An introduction to color theory and how to combine colors for optimum effect Even if you’ve never held a crocheting needle in your hand, the detailed illustrations and instructions will transform you into a crochet master! There are more than 100 techniques and crochet patterns to try, each explained step by step, with clear terms and methods. This basic crochet book includes a concise explanation of stitch symbols and abbreviations together with clear guidelines on how to read crochet patterns. There are 20 projects to practice what you’ve learned about stitches, techniques, and tools, so you can go from a novice to an expert crocheter! There's also helpful advice on which color combinations to use for beautiful results. On Your Marks. Get Set. Stitch! This newly updated edition includes a fresh design and brand-new photography that shows the stitches with gorgeous clarity. Gorgeous photos of finished projects will inspire you to pick up your crochet hook and get creative! It’s the perfect gift for anyone who wants to learn how to crochet. Complete the Series: Fully illustrated and easy to use, the DK Step by Step series covers all the essential skills and techniques you need to succeed in all sorts of hobbies, whether you’re a newbie or not. Once you’ve mastered the art of crocheting with Crochet Step by Step, why not learn how to master key carpentry skills in Woodwork Step by Step?

Download or read book 10 Secrets of the LaidBack Knitters written by Vicki Stiefel and published by Macmillan. This book was released on 2011-05-10 with total page 181 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Learn how to become a laidback knitter-- one who enjoys the process as much as the product. Includes profiles, Web sites, patterns, and information on fibers, spinning, crochet.

Download or read book Complete Crochet Course written by Shannon Mullett-Bowlsby and published by Union Square + ORM. This book was released on 2018-03-20 with total page 698 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: “Their approach is thorough . . . a well-organized reference, up-to-date with the different cable, ribbing, and pattern stitches that are now popular.” —Booklist (starred review) Filled with step-by-step photography throughout for an easy-to-follow and fully visual experience, this unparalleled guide teaches you how to crochet from the very first stitch—and will keep you crocheting as you gain experience! Complete Crochet Course explains all the tools, materials, and techniques you need, from choosing a hook and yarn to seaming, working in the round, handling specialty stitches, and adding details. Ten patterns are perfectly designed for novices eager to complete their first projects, while intermediates can enjoy mastering even more advanced skills.

Download or read book Crochet written by DK and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2014-04-01 with total page 322 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Crochet is the perfect book for people interested in shifting away from mass-produced items, who want to create unique, crocheted pieces. There are more than 80 crochet projects to choose from, and the book helps you get to grips with the basic stitches before leading you to the best projects to try next. Why is it special? * It's the go-to crochet compendium that combines a step-by-step technique section with 101 projects for crocheters of all levels of ability. * This comprehensive book takes you through the basics, with useful practice projects to build confidence, before embarking on more adventurous crochet patterns. * Close-up step-by-step photography and detailed text give you crystal-clear instructions for every crochet stitch. * A huge variety of projects spans things to wear, items for the home, decorative pieces, and cute gifts. Whether you're looking to crochet oh-so sweet baby booties, amigurumi animals, a granny square bedspread, a one-size-fits-all shopping bag, or a fabulously slouchy hat--you're sure to find something to fit the bill.

Download or read book Crochet Know How written by CICO Books and published by CICO Books. This book was released on 2020-03-17 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A complete guide to the stitches, techniques and finishing touches that every crocheter needs to know. Whether you are just learning to crochet, or you are seldom separated from your hook and yarn, there will always be times when you need instruction—or just a reminder—on a particular technique or stitch, and even the most experienced crocheter may not know all the tips and wrinkles included here. Crochet Know-How has step-by-step instructions accompanied by clear color artworks, showing you how to do everything from basic single and double crochet, to increasing and decreasing, working in the round and in spirals, and changing color. If you want to know how to get started, everything from making a slip stitch and working out your gauge to blocking your finished make is covered. For more experienced makers, useful tips on making raised stitches, creating bobbles and clusters, and creating ribbing in crochet will all help you achieve a perfect finish to your makes.

Download or read book Ami Ami Dogs 2 written by Mitsuki Hoshi and published by Harper Collins. This book was released on 2012-07-03 with total page 76 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Ami Ami Dogs 2: More Seriously Cute Crochet is the second installment in a new series for dog lovers, crafty folk, and people who just love cute stuff. Complete with detailed instructions and full color pictures of stuffed puppies and patterns, this is the perfect project for anyone who likes to crochet (or just pretends to)! Amigurumi (which means knitted stuffed toy) is the Japanese art of crocheting stuffed animals. The technique results in animals with large heads and small bodies, upholding the super cute aesthetic of amigurumi animals. Jam-packed with four-color photographs of seriously cute dogs, as well as patterns and step-by-step instructions on how to make them, Ami Ami Dogs 2: More Seriously Cute Crochet will inspire you to pick up the needle and thread like no other craft project. The book teaches crocheters: 1. Basic crocheting techniques (perfect for beginners!) 2. Spiral techniques to ensure stuffing will not come out 3. Patterns and detailed directions for 12 kinds of dogs (about 3” long) including: -Chihuahua -Jack Russell Terrier -Toy Poodle -Shih Tzu -Dalmation -Papillon -Bernese Mountain Dog -Hokkaido -Shiba -Bull Terrier 4. Plus: Tiny dogs as magnets! Tiny dogs as cell phone accessories!

Download or read book The Tunisian Crochet Handbook written by Toni Lipsey and published by Abrams. This book was released on 2021-12-07 with total page 180 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: From fiber artist Toni Lipsey of TL Yarn Craft, an introduction to the craft of Tunisian crochet—a unique crochet style that looks more like knitting—with 20 projects for beginners. There are hundreds of books that explore traditional crochet, but there are few that reference the concept of Tunisian crochet or present it in a modern, approachable way. The Tunisian Crochet Handbook introduces this fascinating and rewarding technique with a wide array of stitches and design possibilities. The goal of this book is to guide crocheters step-by-step through Tunisian crochet, starting with tools and yarns, transitioning into how-to’s and stitches, and finishing with easy but engaging patterns. Every shawl, garment, and accessory featured takes makers beyond the basics, introducing new stitches to expand their skill sets. In this way, author Toni Lipsey is reintroducing crochet and encouraging makers to explore the craft further with each new design. Crochet continues to grow in popularity, and this guidebook offers a new take on the timeless classic, one that readers won’t be able to find anywhere else. Includes instructional sections and patterns, complete with the necessary schematics and styled, chic photographs.

Download or read book Amy Herzog s Ultimate Sweater Book written by Amy Herzog and published by Abrams. This book was released on 2018-10-16 with total page 198 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A comprehensive guide to knitting sweaters and designing and modifying sweater patterns, by the author of You Can Knit and Knit to Flatter. Yarn and fiber enthusiasts everywhere will celebrate the latest addition to Amy Herzog’s beloved knitting series (which includes You Can Knit That, Knit to Flatter, and Knit Wear Love). This essential guide details every aspect of sweater knitting, starting with instructions for four basic sweater types: yoke, raglan, drop shoulder, and set-in sleeve. Patterns are offered in multiple sizes and yarn gauges for broad appeal. Following the basics for each of the four sweater types are a diverse range of customizing options, including how to add a hood, cowl neck, turtleneck, pockets, and zip or cardigan front, just to name a few. Amy’s clear instruction and expert tips expand the many knitting possibilities, creating the essential knitting resource for knitters everywhere.

Download or read book How to Crochet written by Alison McNicol and published by Kyle Craig Publishing. This book was released on 2013-12-05 with total page 50 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book Crochet Afghans written by Emma Brown and published by Independently Published. This book was released on 2017-02-27 with total page 261 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Are you struggling to crochet your first afghan? Learn how to make your next crocheting project the easy way. Have your previous afghan efforts gone horribly wrong? Do you have no idea where to start or which stitch is which? After learning to crochet and knit at her grandmother's feet from an early age, author Emma Brown has started crochet circles in just about every city she's lived in. And now she's sharing all her family secrets so you can make your afghan with much less stress. In Crochet Afghans: Discover How to Crochet a Perfect Afghan in Less Than a Day, Brown walks you through the simple and easy way to crochet your first afghan. No matter what your level of crochet experience, you'll discover that crocheting an afghan is nowhere near as hard as you've been told. You'll quickly learn how to make beautiful, intricate afghans, even if it's the first day you have the hook in your hands. In Crochet Afghans, you'll learn: The easy, step-by-step way to crochet a magnificent afghan The best yarn for your afghan and how much you should buy for each project Twenty-two gorgeous, fully color-illustrated, easy-to-follow afghan patterns The most common afghan crocheting mistakes and how to avoid them A full list of pattern abbreviations and crochet terminology, and much, much more! Crochet Afghans is an outstanding shortcut for the most complex of patterns that finally shows you how easy it can be to finish your first project. If you like step-by-step guides, easy-to-follow patterns, and detailed diagrams, then you'll love Emma Brown's helpful guidebook. Buy Crochet Afghans to start stitching better today! Don't forget to claim a FREE Kindle version with your purchase of Paperback!

Download or read book Modern Crocheted Shawls and Wraps written by Laura Strutt and published by CICO Books. This book was released on 2022-01-11 with total page 128 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Crochet your own shawls, wraps, capelets, and afghans from this collection of stylish patterns Shawls, wraps, and afghans are a simple yet colorful way to liven up your wardrobe or home—they are comforting and cozy, but they can also be stylish and delicate. Modern Crocheted Shawls and Wraps has 35 patterns ranging from a simple, slip-on crochet wrap, to a large open-work shawl with tassels, and an emerald-green afghan with contrasting borders. There are lace-patterned shawls to drape around your shoulders at a party, or capelets to add a layer of warmth to your outfit on chilly days. Granny hexagons and stars are used to make giant rectangular wraps and afghans, while triangle stitch and puff stitch add texture and weight. There's even a "stash-buster" pattern with a mix-and-match border designed to use up your colorful leftover yarns. Many of the shawls would make excellent gifts—particularly as "prayer shawls"—and of course, one size fits all!

Download or read book Crochet Secrets From The Knotty Boss written by Anna Leyzina and published by David and Charles. This book was released on 2024-07-09 with total page 205 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Boss your crochet with this guide to over 100 tips and tricks for better hooking from crochet expert, @theknottyboss. This collection is packed with 100 tips and tricks for ways to improve your crochet skills. The author covers everything from changing colour to joining granny squares, what the best methods are for blocking and the perfect finishing techniques. Covering all the most popular crochet techniques, this skill building book will help you to raise your crochet game at once. All of the techniques have step-by-step instructions and photography so you can follow along every step of the way and not miss a trick. Author, Anna Leyzina aka The Knotty Boss, has a huge number of followers who love her Tuesday Tips feature on her social media platforms. This collection combines her Tuesday Tips and more in one handy-sized reference book - which is perfect for keeping in your project bag. Covering everything from how to select the right hook through to tips on how to pick the correct yarn and some clever stitch marker hacks, The Knotty Boss has got you covered. The second chapter looks at basic skills like avoiding visible slip knots at the start of your work, working into back bumps, joining the foundation chain without twisting and an easy method for the magic ring. Later chapters look at more advanced techniques such as keeping the magic ring on your finger while working the first round, invisible joins when working in different stitches and invisible increase and decrease methods. Other hacks include tips for working in rows and rounds including how to smooth the side edges, how to prevent stitches from slanting and how to make the perfect circle rather than a hexagon. Amigurumi techniques are also included with hacks for invisible increase and decreases, adding eyes and other facial expressions and tips for lining and stuffing toys. There is also a chapter on working with colour which looks at how to get seamless colour changes and perfect stripes, and a chapter on granny squares with tips for how to prevent your squares from slanting, and how to create invisible seams. The final chapters look at cords and borders, tricky stitches and finishing off techniques making this the ultimate handy, pocket-sized reference guide for all your crochet needs.