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The Step-by-Step Guide to 200 Crochet Stitches by Tracey Todhunter

January 16, 2019 by crochet envy Filed Under: books, patterns, today's deal

The perfect resource for new and experienced crocheters alike, The Step-By-Step Guide To 200 Crochet Stitches offers 200 stitches with detailed written, charted, and photographed instructions. This essential book stitch dictionary includes:

Basic stitches
Fans & Shells
Bobbles & Clusters
Spikes
Relief stitches
Mesh & Filet
Waves
Crossed stitches
Decorative stitches

You’ll learn essential crochet skills, such as changing color, fastening off, and forming basic stitches. Each stitch is accessible with written, charted, and step-by-step photo instructions that clearly explain where the yarn goes each step of the way. Plus, large finished swatches in eye-catching colors show off the beauty of each stitch inspiring your hook through the entire book.

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Rainbow Crocheted Afghans: A block-by-block guide to creating 10 colorful blankets and throws by Amanda Perkin

January 14, 2019 by crochet envy Filed Under: books, patterns, today's deal

Amanda’s bold and inspiring use of colour and pattern gives stunning results that are deceptively easy to achieve. This colourful book contains illustrated block-by-block guides to creating ten stunning blankets, with colour variations providing twenty further creations. Each of the ten blankets is constructed from a series of simple motifs, including squares, hexagons and triangles: creating a large and sumptuous blanket is simply a matter of piecing together simple, colourful motifs into wonderful arrangements.

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The Crochet Stitch Bible: The Essential Illustrated Reference by Betty Barnden

January 4, 2019 by crochet envy Filed Under: books, patterns, today's deal

The Crochet Stitch Bible contains over 200 stitches, explained in full, and is a perfect starter guide for beginners, with advanced projects and details for experts. The handy spiral bound design allows this book to be laid open on a work surface for easy reference and makes a wonderful addition to the library of any crafter, crocheter, or knitter.

This comprehensive guide includes step-by-step instructions for basic stitches, textured stitches, fans, and shells stitches, mesh and filet stitches, openwork and lace stitches, trims and edgings, clusters, puffs, bobbles, spike, relief, Tunisian, multi-color, squares, and special stitches. Each crochet stitch is accompanied by a photograph sample, row-by-row instructions, and easy-to-follow symbol charts.

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Beyond the Square Crochet Motifs: 144 circles, hexagons, triangles, squares, and other unexpected shapes by Edie Eckman

January 2, 2019 by crochet envy Filed Under: books, patterns, today's deal

Move beyond granny squares and get ready for crocheted circles, triangles, hexagons, and stars. Edie Eckman opens up the door to crocheting creativity with more than 140 motifs of every shape and size. Embellish your clothing, linens, housewares, and bags with colorful patterns as you put odd yarn leftovers to good use. Step-by-step instructions and color photographs provide the building blocks to limitless possibilities.

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Crochet Scarves – 17 stunning scarf patterns

December 31, 2018 by crochet envy Filed Under: books, patterns, today's deal

Crochet Scarves features 17 stunning scarf patterns ranging in difficulty. Scarves for women, men, and children are included. Patterns include a braided infinity scarf, a button cowl, a hooded fox scarf for children, and a granny stripe scarf. Each pattern includes a large, colorful photograph and stitch instructions as well as information about yarn and hook size. The book includes tips on selecting yarn colors.

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Playthings Made With Crochet: Make Kids Happy by Leann Houston

December 19, 2018 by crochet envy Filed Under: books, patterns, today's deal

Crocheting is an art form that is very popular. There are people who consider that this art form is hard to master, well, any art form is difficult in the beginning, but once you learn the basics and in case of crochet as soon as you learn to handle the hook, the work becomes smooth and real fun. You can make real exciting as well as utility items with crocheting. This book has some great crochet patterns to make really exciting things for kids and the little ones are going to love the items you can make from this book.

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Bert’s Crochet Baby Blankets Paperback by Amanda Perkins

December 17, 2018 by crochet envy Filed Under: books, patterns, today's deal

Eight gloriously modern, stunningly vibrant, crochet blankets for babies, toddlers & your own inner child.The blanket designs focus on colour and shape rather than texture and technique. This stunning book contains illustrated step-by-step charts to creating eight vibrant blankets, with colour and size variations providing a further eighty four designs to choose from. The book contains information on techniques used, colour, sewing in ends and much more. The blanket designs are made using the basic stitches to create simple, crochet motifs, that fit together like jigsaw pieces.Each blanket pattern is written in UK and US terms and has a motif chart, they also contain colour key’s and placement charts, and takes the reader step by step through the entire construction process.

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Crochet: The Complete Step-by-Step Guide, Essential Techniques, More Than 80 Crochet Patterns

December 7, 2018 by crochet envy Filed Under: books, patterns, today's deal

Packed with 101 inspirational projects for crocheters of all levels of skill, Crochet: The Complete Step-by-Step Guide walks readers through the basic techniques — with useful practice projects — before embarking on more adventurous crochet patterns.

Crochet: The Complete Step-by-Step Guide features a mix of classic and modern crochet projects, including things to wear, items for the home, decorative pieces, and cute gifts.

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Delicate Crochet: 23 Light and Pretty Designs for Shawls, Tops and More by Sharon Hernes Silverman

December 5, 2018 by crochet envy Filed Under: books, patterns, today's deal

Light, airy pieces crocheted in fine yarns show off the beauty of your crochet stitches and are a dream to wear! The shawls, cardigans, tops, and other designs in this collection are light as a feather, super soft, and made to drape beautifully across your body. These lacy pieces are fun to crochet and very versatile. Change up the yarns to create looks for day or night, work or play, city or suburbs.

Pattern contributors include Kristin Omdahl, Robyn Chachula, Marty Miller, Amy Solovay, Vashti Braha, and others known for their innovative, gorgeous crochet designs. Each of the 23 patterns includes full written instructions and charts as needed. All special stitches are fully explained and skill levels range from easy to advanced.

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Crochet For Christmas

December 3, 2018 by crochet envy Filed Under: books, patterns, today's deal

Whether you want to crochet a special holiday gift or want to decorate your home for Christmas, this best-selling booklet has it all! Create a beautiful ornament using lace or crochet with a simple stitch in the round, and even create a tree skirt in a retro chevron pattern or with a reindeer embellishment. Holiday cushions, stockings, and a snowflake afghan make great gifts that everyone will cherish for years to come. Best of all, try the gingerbread house from our cover, which is everyone’s favorite.

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