200 Crochet Tips, Techniques & Trade Secrets

The basics of crochet are very quick to master, but feeling confident about how to move beyond the basics and create a stylish, professional finish for all your crochet projects is a common dilemma faced by many crocheters. Presented in an easy-to-use format arranged by topic and cross-referenced, so you can dip in and out as needed for advice, this book offers hundreds of answers, fixes, insider tips, and secrets to help you along the way.

Divided into sections that cover a multitude of topics such as: choosing the right hook for you, putting gauge measurements to work, fool-proof ways of turning, quick fixes for uneven edges, shaping with increases and decreases, how to make neat corners, marking essentials, dealing with yarn ends, choosing the right seam and even how to look after crochet garments, 200 Crochet Tips, Techniques & Trade Secrets contains a wealth of technical knowledge and handy tips. Aimed at all crocheters, from the beginner to the more experienced, this book is a valuable addition to any craft library.

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

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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Kawaii Crochet: 40 Supercute Crochet Patterns for Adorable Amigurumi

Cuteness overload! Learn to make this amazing collection of 40 amigurumi patterns from Melissa Bradley of Yarn Blossom Boutique. From three adorable peas in a pod, to a winking fortune cookie, these 40 fun and easy amigurumi patterns will bring the Japanese culture of cuteness into your hands and your heart.

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Honey Pie Amigurumi Dress-Up Doll with Picnic Play Set: Crochet Patterns for 12″ Doll with Clothes & Picnic Accessories by Linda Wright

Meet Honey Pie, a delightful doll with fabulous honey-colored curls who loves to have picnics with her friends! Besides Honey Pie, you will find crochet patterns for a complete picnic play set including a Picnic Blanket, Picnic Basket, BBQ Playmat and all the trimmings for a perfect picnic. You will also find patterns for Honey Pie’s pals: Honey Bear, Honey Bee and Honey Ant!

40+ CROCHET PATTERNS INCLUDE:

  • 12″ Honey Pie Doll
  • Doll Clothes
  • Picnic Blanket (14″ x 18″)
  • Barbecue Pit Play Mat
  • Picnic Basket
  • Slice-of-Pie Sleeping Bag
  • Picnic Food (Hamburgers, Hot Dogs, Chicken Drumsticks, Corn-on-the Cob, Potato Chips, Veggie Kebabs, Watermelon, Blueberry Pie, S’mores and Fruit Drink)
  • Picnic Accessories (Plates, Spatula, FrizzBee)
  • Honey Bear, Honey Bee & Honey Ant Dolls

These projects were designed to be cute–and also easy–so that even a novice crocheter can complete the patterns with success. Photo tutorials are included. Techniques and tips are provided to help you along the way.

BONUS PAGES include a Honey Pie Coloring Page and a Honey Pie recipe.

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Joyful Crochet-Learn to Crochet Plus 20 Projects for a More Creative Life by Meredith Cowser

Taking you through the first steps of learning to crochet to completing a detailed project, Meredith Cowser will help you infuse your life with creativity and yarn. Simply follow the step-by-step photo tutorials to learn core skills and additional techniques, and soon your world will be transformed through the magic of crochet. Decorate your home with charming pillows, crochet-edged picture frames, and fun baskets. Embellish clothing with fresh updates and create brand new accessories. Whip up enviable gifts such as a vintage-style camera-shaped purse, crocheted gift boxes, and more. You’ll be delighted by the relaxation and fulfillment that crafting brings. Start your journey with Joyful Crochet today.

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Modern Crochet Bible: Over 100 Techniques for Contemporary Crochet by Sarah Shrimpton

The Modern Crochet Bible is the definitive guide to all the crochet techniques and stitches necessary to create stunning contemporary crochet projects.

Learn how to stitch stunning contemporary crochet projects using traditional techniques with a twist such as filet crochet or brand new techniques such as corner to corner crochet. All the key crochet techniques and stitches  including Tunisian, tapestry, corner to corner, overlay, mosaic, filet, colour pooling and crochet embroidery are featured, as well as instructions on how to use the exciting, new yarns that are available.

As well as step by step instructions and photography there are patterns for over 10 cutting edge modern crochet makes for you and your home. Choose from a cowl, blanket, wrap, bag, rug and many more.

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A Fun Way to Learn to Crochet for Kids

A Fun Way to Learn to Crochet for Kids by Rita Weiss and Jean Leinhauser teaches kids to crochet in a whole new way. Each crochet stitch and technique includes an actual-size drawing so kids can compare their work!

After they have the basics down, they can practice their new skills on five fun and simple projects: In a Hurry Headband, Sacks for Your Stuff, Tablet or E-Reader Sack, All Stripes Scarf, and Roll-Up Holder for Your Hooks or Pencils.

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Ultimate Beginner’s Guide to Tunisian Crochet by Kim Guzman

If you like the ease of working with a crochet hook, but admire the look and feel of knitted fabric, you’ll love learning Tunisian crochet. Award-winning teacher Kim Guzman walks you through the basics and takes you through each step with clear photos and friendly instructions. Included are several different Tunisian crochet stitches, stitch patterns and techniques such as short rows, making a cable, seaming, joining new yarn, learning to felt a project and so much more. Nine fresh projects for you to explore will help you develop the skills you need, presented in an order making it fun and easy to learn, going from a beginner level with the stockinette-look scarf to the more intermediate level of the cute hooded vest. Designed for a variety of yarns, the nine unique projects include Stockinette Scarf and Hat, Seed Stitch Ruana, Drop Stitch Cowl, Diagonal Hearts Crib Cover, Felted Duffel, Cabled Mitts, Hoodie Vest, and Mitered Vest.

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Dress Up Dolls Amigurumi Crochet Patterns: 5 big dolls with clothes, shoes, accessories, tiny bear and big carry bag patterns by Sayjai Thawornsupacharoen

The Dress Up Dolls are very cute, huggable and can change clothes, shoes and hats. They have a tiny teddy bear and sets of dresses, shoes, hats and bags. Also included is the pattern for the big bag to carry and keep them tidy.

Patterns include:

  • 5 Big Dolls Patterns (16 inches/ 41.5 cm ),
  • Tiny Teddy Bear Pattern (2.5 inches/ 6.5 cm),
  • 18 Clothing Patterns,
  • 5 Shoes Patterns,
  • 4 Hat Patterns,
  • 4 Doll Bag Patterns,
  • Watering Can Pattern,
  • Big Carry Bag Pattern.

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