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Pocket Book of Crochet by Claire Gelder

From best-selling author and crafting queen Claire Gelder, this gorgeous mini guide is packed full of crochet know-how, practical illustrations and three simple projects.

Perfect for complete beginners, this book breaks down everything you need to know about crochet: how to read a ball band, how to get tension correct, how to choose hooks and yarns and how to read abbreviations and crochet patterns. The book is structured as a simple 3-step course that will help you progress from bronze to gold as your skills and confidence grow. Start with the basic stitches and simple joining, build up a few more stitches for your collection, then finally add in some simple shaping and some pompoms. Put all your skills together to create three wonderful projects.
Filled with affirmations, this wonderful book is the ideal introduction to crochet for a complete beginner.

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Crochet Step by Step: Techniques, Stitches, and Patterns Made Easy by Sally Harding

Crochet Step by Step is a lovingly illustrated guide for beginners on the classic crochet techniques that will help you get started with your own creations.

Gorgeous photos of finished projects will have you inspired to pick up your yarn and hook, and crochet lovely things for your home or treasured gifts to give away. There are high-resolution close-up photos of the stitches, to make it as easy as possible to become an expert. Practice by working through the contemporary projects in the book, from a beautiful baby’s cardigan to a project basket.

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How to Crochet for Beginners: The complete guide for absolute beginners

Learn crochet stitches and techniques with step-by-step instructions and accompanying photographs. From your first slip knot to your final stitch, this book covers it all!Whether you’re a new crocheter or just want to try new techniques, this must-have resource offers all the know-how you’ll ever need. And it’s now in paperback!Walk step-by-step from basic to advanced methods. Learn the easy way with more than 1,000 close-up photographs featuring real hands holding real yarn. Fix mistakes, shape garments, and find the answers to almost any crochet question.

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The Complete Photo Guide to Crochet: All You Need to Know to Crochet The Essential Reference for Novice and Expert Crocheters Comprehensive Guide … Packed with Hundreds of Tips and Ideas by Margaret Hubert

Oh my goodness! This is a book any crocheter will love by one of the most wonderful crochet designers there is!
This is a comprehensive reference book on all aspects of crochet. This book provides a reference for all methods, including Tunisian, filet, intermeshing, broomstick lace, bruges lace, and freeform crochet. Includes step-by-step instructions for all the basic stitches and swatches of 100s of stitch patterns with complete instructions. Also provides instructions and patterns for 50 projects for garments, accessories, and décor items.

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Complete Crochet Course: The Ultimate Reference Guide

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!

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

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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The Ladies’ Hand Book of Fancy and Ornamental Work: Directions and Patterns from the Civil War Era

I just love these old hand books for various needlecrafts and such. They teach the basics, and sometimes some skills that have nearly been lost in time. This one looks super cool, I may have to grab a copy for myself!

Discover the techniques behind museum-quality pieces and treasured heirlooms with this guide to antique needlework and handcrafts. Originally published in 1859, The Ladies’ Hand Book of Fancy and Ornamental Work offers well-illustrated instructions for making the kinds of highly decorated items prized by Victorian homemakers: quilts, doilies, cushions, and ornamental knick-knacks as well as embellishments for collars, hair ornaments, purses, and other items.

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Ultimate Crochet Bible: A Complete Reference with Step-by-Step Techniques

The latest fashion magazines are full of crocheted pieces, but beginning stitchers looking to tap into the trend might not know where to start. Ultimate Crochet Bible is the ideal guide for anyone casting the first time, but is also the definitive reference for more experienced practitioners who just need to brush up on a technique. Filled with more than 400 images, it explains exactly how to create garments, jewelry, accessories, and more, from the basic chain stitch to finishing touches like a picot trim. Additional topics include creating texture, structure and shaping, color work, and embellishments.

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When Bad Things Happen to Good Crocheters: Survival Guide for Every Crocheting Emergency

Whether you call her the crochet guru, call her your own personal crochet fairy godmother, or just call her for crochet emergency help, author Beth Wolfensberger Singer is here to save the day. From uneven edges to wonky corners to too-tight stitches to dealing with yarn ends or a forgotten increase, Beth offers level-headed advice on what to fix, how to fix it, and when you can just fudge it. Also included are 6 original crochet designs–so readers can test drive their new-found crocheting expertise.

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