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The Big Book of Crochet Stitches by Katharine Marsh

Crochet has boomed in recent years, offering craft lovers a new way to make thoughtful gifts, inexpensive accessories and homemade decorations.

The Big Book of Crochet Stitches is the perfect companion for crochet crafters of any skill level that are looking to discover fun and creative new stitches. Packed with all of the basic techniques to inform or refresh your memory, this book contains all of the information and step by step explanations that you need to complete an array of stitches that will mean you can tackle your next crochet project with confidence.

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A Modern Guide to Textured Crochet: A Collection of Wonderfully Tactile Stitches

A colorful and contemporary collection of stitches, crochet techniques, and projects for creating rich and appealing texture in your work.

Crocheters looking for more texture, depth, and contemporary design will delight in this colorful new guide. Aimed at the experienced beginner to intermediate level crocheters with some extra ideas aimed at more advanced makers, the book covers a variety of textured crochet techniques–from the straightforward to the more complex and unusual –along with beautiful projects designed to showcase them.

Get ready to explore the beautiful textures that can be achieved with crochet–Bobbles, Popcorns, Clusters, Puffs and more. Each chapter guides you through a new stitch or stitch progression with photos, detailed instructions and diagrams to ensure you can follow along easily. In addition to simple, on-trend projects perfect for gifting or use in your home or wardrobe, you’ll find useful tips for saving time and troubleshooting, and additional ideas to explore.

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A Modern Guide to Textured Crochet: A Collection of Wonderfully Tactile Stitches

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Huggable Superheroes - Spark your child's imagination with 5 easy-to-crochet characters!

Crochet: Over 130 Techniques and Stitches

Learn more than 130 fully illustrated crochet techniques and stitches and put them into practice as you go, creating 80 imaginative projects for home and to wear.

Packed with step-by-step photography and clear instructions, Crochet has everything you need to crochet a gorgeous array of clothing, soft furnishings, and toys. Get to grips with your first crochet hook, work a range of classic granny squares, and discover how to craft delicate lace and openwork pieces. Practice your newly learned skills on simple projects as you move through the book, or dive straight into the dedicated projects chapter, which includes amigurumi and toy designs, blankets and cushions, and individual clothing for children and adults.

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Crochet Over 130 Techniques and Stitches

Crochet the Center-to-Corner Way! by Margret Willson

Using many of the same techniques that make Corner-to-Corner (C2C) crochet so popular, Center-to-Corner crochet begins each piece at the center and works to the outside edge. 7 great designs are included. Market Bag is made with simple chain spaces within the basic Center-to-Corner stitch to create an openwork bag. Cables and puff stitch bobbles add texture to half double crochet fabric in Cable Corners Afghan. You can also find a delicate doily with a floral center and corners with diamonds set in lace, along with a triangle shawl worked from center back neck to lower edge with openwork—the stitch creates its own sawtooth edge. And there’s more!

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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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200 Crochet Tips, Techniques & Trade Secrets

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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Modern Crochet: Patterns and Designs for the Minimalist Maker by DeBrosse

A comprehensive guide for beginning and experienced crocheters alike, Modern Crochet elevates the craft for a new generation of makers. Learn how to choose proper tools, understand all things yarn, proficiently read a pattern, and autonomously complete any crochet project. This definitive resource for contemporary crochet includes: 16 original patterns, extensive teaching and support, reference charts, and over 15 stitches and techniques.

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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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