Description
Book SynopsisLearn 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 stitches and techniques are featured as well as advice on how to use the exciting, new yarns that are available.
Table of ContentsIntroductionLet's Look at Hooks
Tools You'll UseAll About Yarn
Reading Patterns, Charts and Grids
Basic Stitches
Crochet stitches and stitch patterns for modern crochet including:
- Slip knot
- Chain
- Slip stitch
- Double crochet
- Treble
- Half treble
- Double treble
- Increasing in dc and tr
- Decreasing in dc and tr
- Back loops only
- Front loops only
- Front post stitch
- Back post stitch
Stitch Variations More advanced crochet stitches and stitch patterns including:
- Crossed double crochet
- Centre double crochet
- Loop stitch
- Spike stitch
- Bobble stitch
- Puff stitch
- Popcorn stitch
- Short stitch, tall stitch
Modern Techniques
- Corner-to-corner crochet
- Mosaic crochet
- Overlay crochet
- Crochet embroidery
- Surface crochet
- Filet crochet
- Planned colour-pooling
- Multi-strand ombre crochet
- Crochet ribbing and cables
- Amigurumi
- Tunisian crochet
- Entrelac crochet
- Free-form crochet
- Tapestry crochet
- Modern grannies
- Intarsia crochet
- Plaid and tartan
- Crocheting over cord
- Moroccan tile
General Techniques
- Pompom edging
- Reverse dc edging
- Picot edging
- Tassels
- Fringing
- Pompoms
- Embellishments
- Troubleshooting
- Finishing up
