The Almanac of Crocheting (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781523207596)

The Almanac of Crocheting is the complete comprehensive A to Z guide on crochet. It will take you from a Beginners level all the way up to advance. And countless projects for the novice to all the way up to Expert.

Basic Crochet Stitches and Techniques, starts you out from the very beginning and guides you through the basic stitches and skills you need to learn to start to crochet. With clear instructions and instructional images you're be crocheting in no time. If you have never picked up a hook or yarn this book is for you, or if you need a refresher on basic stitches and techniques you will find this book a valuable resource. She even guides you through reading patterns and shares a basic Granny Square and dishcloth pattern for you to practice. The Resource section of this book also has links to instructional videos and website to help you grow in your skills. Don't miss out on this beginning crochet book

How to Crochet Corner 2 Corner and Ripple Afghans, Dorothy Wilks shares with you the basic stitches and techniques you need to learn these popular patterns. Corner 2 Corner has fast become a favorite technique, and the ripple or wave pattern has stood the test of time and remains one of the most treasured techniques for crochet enthusiasts. Even beginners can use this book to learn basic crochet skills and create beautiful afghans and throws. Dorothy's friendly style, precise instructions, and clear images make How to Crochet Corner 2 Corner and Ripple Afghans a book you will refer to again and again. Don't miss out and add this great resource to your collection today

In this book Dorothy introduces you to the basics of the Filet technique, the stitches used and how to crochet them, how to read a graph pattern, and how to crochet your very first Filet project. With her easy to understand instruction and clear images you will learn how to Filet crochet in no time.

She explains how the different stitches come together in a pattern. These include:

• Open Mesh Stitch
• Solid Mesh Stitch
• Lacet Stitch
• Rectangles
• Big Squares
• How to cast on and bind off

Dorothy also includes her own original easy Filet patterns for you to practice your newly learned skills. She also includes a size chart for afghans so that you can create your own Filet afghan in sizes ranging from receiving blankets to king size beds. She also explains the math and how to figure out how many Filet motifs you will need for an afghan. Each stitch and step is fully explained and she also encourages you to create your own Filet charts.

If you've always admired the delicate beauty of Filet crochet and you know how to crochet a chain stitch, single crochet, and double crochet stitches, this book is your first step to learning how to not only crochet Filet stitches, but how to read a Filet chart. Don't miss out on this great resource and welcome addition to any crochet artist's library.

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Author: Dorothy Wilks
ISBN-10: 1523207590
ISBN-13: 9781523207596
Publisher: Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
Language: English
Published: 01/02/2016
Pages: 410
Format: Paperback
Weight: 1.67lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 1.06d