Crocheting For Dummies

In this era of demanding schedules, people of all ages are picking up hooks and yarn and taking immense satisfaction out of the soothing act of creating something with their own hands. Every new person who learns to crochet keeps the art alive - and this easy-to-understand book shows you how! Whether you're a first-time crocheter or looking to expand your skills, this plain-English book gives you hands-on experience, helping you do everything from choose the right tools to create basic stitches to finish off your work. Crocheting For Dummies features easy-to-follow instructions and illustrations that show you step by step how to: * Read crochet patterns * Select threads and yarns * Inrease and decrease stitches * Crochet in circles and squares * Fix your mistakes * Assemble a finished project Once you¿ve assembled the proper tools, you'll see how to work the most common crochet stitches, how to join more yarn, how to make your pieces larger or smaller, and how to work with patterns. Then you'll move on to advanced techniques and see how to care for your crocheted items. You'll receive expert guidance in: * Adding new stitches and techniques to your crochet vocabulary * Enhancing your work with buttons, ribbon, beads, and more * Working with cotton thread (it's for more than just doilies!) * Using multiple colors in your projects * Combining stitches to form simple patterns and textures * Joining pieces together with different techniques * Paperback * 360 Pages * By Susan Brittain, Karen Manthey * Published July 2004