Crochet Patterns for Dummies (For Dummies Series) - Softcover

Brittain, Susan

 
9780470045558: Crochet Patterns for Dummies (For Dummies Series)

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Would you like to learn to crochet? Already know the basics, but would like to stretch your crocheting skills? From scarves and sweaters to hats and handbags, you can create beautiful, useful designs with ease using Crochet Patterns For Dummies. From choosing the right hooks and yarn and crocheting basic stitches to joining pieces together, this easy to follow guide will have you hooked in no time. Our hands on workbook gets you crocheting fashionable, fun designs in a focused, step by step manner. You get a review of the basic stitches and stitch combinations, along with a concise appendix containing easy to follow instructions for working these stitches. You ll find plenty of tips on changing colors and adding shape to your projects. Plus, you get full color photos of every project from potholders to afghans, belts to table runners, skirts to vests, and much more. You ll also discover how to: Decipher crochet lingo Make a gauge swatch, read a pattern, and understand garment sizing Work with the most common stitches and stitch patterns Crochet in the round or with color Shape a design through increasing or decreasing stitches Use new techniques like felting and working with wire Crochet pictures and words using the filet crochet technique There are also quick and easy designs that are great for kids to make, as well as handy hints on caring for your finished items. Featuring more than 50 fantastic patterns perfect for beginners or those wanting to take their skills to the next level, Crochet Patterns For Dummies is your one stop guide to crocheting success!

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Über die Autorin bzw. den Autor

Susan Brittain is a pattern designer and former assistant editor of Crochet Fantasy magazine.

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Get kids involved with quick and easy designs

From scarves and sweaters to hats and handbags ? create beautiful crochet designs with ease

Want to get a handle on crocheting? Know the basics, but don't know where to go from there? No problem! This hands-on workbook gets you crocheting useful, fashionable designs in a focused, step-by-step manner. From choosing the right hooks and yarn and crocheting basic stitches to changing color, shaping, and joining pieces together, this easy-to-follow guide will have you hooked in no time. Plus this friendly guide features full-color photos of every project and over 50 fantastic patterns perfect for beginners or those wanting to stretch their crocheting skills!

Discover how to:

Make a gauge swatch, read a pattern, and understand garment sizing

Work with the most common stitches and stitch patterns

Crochet in the round or with color

Use new techniques like felting and working with wire

Crochet pictures and words using the filet crochet technique

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Get kids involved with quick and easy designs

From scarves and sweaters to hats and handbags — create beautiful crochet designs with ease

Want to get a handle on crocheting? Know the basics, but don't know where to go from there? No problem! This hands-on workbook gets you crocheting useful, fashionable designs in a focused, step-by-step manner. From choosing the right hooks and yarn and crocheting basic stitches to changing color, shaping, and joining pieces together, this easy-to-follow guide will have you hooked in no time. Plus this friendly guide features full-color photos of every project and over 50 fantastic patterns perfect for beginners or those wanting to stretch their crocheting skills!

Discover how to:

Make a gauge swatch, read a pattern, and understand garment sizing

Work with the most common stitches and stitch patterns

Crochet in the round or with color

Use new techniques like felting and working with wire

Crochet pictures and words using the filet crochet technique

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ISBN 10:  1394162049 ISBN 13:  9781394162048
Verlag: For Dummies, 2023
Softcover