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Book SynopsisGet hooked on the art of crochet The crochet craze has taken the craft world by storm. If you''ve caught the bug and want to take your skills from beginner to beguiling, look no further than the friendly guidance in this bestselling guide. In Crocheting For Dummies, 3rd Edition, you''ll find out how to choose the right hooks and yarns to complete your project, switch colors as you go, utilize various crochet stiches for different looks, and so much more. Online companion project videos will help readers master the concepts and techniques covered in the book.
Julia Roberts and countless other celebrities are doing itand you can, too! Taking the intimidation out of the timeless art of crocheting, this updated edition gives crafters of every skill level the knowledge and know-how to choose the right tools, create basic stitches, and finish off their work to make beautiful pieces of art. From learning to create consistency with gauge swatches to decoding patt
Table of Contents
Introduction 1
Part 1: Crochet 101 5
CHAPTER 1: Hooking into a Life of Crochet 7
CHAPTER 2: Essential Equipment 15
CHAPTER 3: Creating Consistency with Gauge 33
CHAPTER 4: Decoding Crochet Patterns 41
Part 2: Basic Stitches and Techniques 57
CHAPTER 5: Focusing on Fundamental Stitches 59
CHAPTER 6: Expanding Your Stitch Choices 89
CHAPTER 7: Crochet, More or Less: Increasing and Decreasing Stitches 121
CHAPTER 8: I’ve Been Here Before: Crocheting in Circles 137
CHAPTER 9: Multicolored Crochet 161
Part 3: Advanced Stitches and Techniques 175
CHAPTER 10: Fancy That: Stitches That Steal the Show 177
CHAPTER 11: Creating Texture in Unexpected Ways 193
CHAPTER 12: Like Knitting with a Hook: Tunisian Crochet 217
CHAPTER 13: Filet and Mesh Crochet: Creating a New Style 239
CHAPTER 14: Piecemeal: Crocheting Motifs 263
Part 4: Putting It All Together 277
CHAPTER 15: Connecting the Parts: Joining Seams 279
CHAPTER 16: Design 101: Crocheting Your First Sweater 299
CHAPTER 17: Finishing Functionally: Borders, Buttons, and Pockets 315
CHAPTER 18: Neatness Counts: Fixing, Blocking, and Caring for Your Work 337
Part 5: The Part of Tens 351
CHAPTER 19: Ten Ways to Do Good with Crochet 353
CHAPTER 20: Ten Variations on Crochet 365
Index 373
