The ultimate, fully visual guide to crochet, covering everything from basic stitches right through to blocking - from the expert team at Inspirations Studios.
Discover key stitches from loops and puffs to popcorns; work further techniques including Tunisian, surface and filet crochet; then finish your projects in style with seams, edging and fringes.
Whether you're a complete beginner looking for a trusted teacher, or a confident crocheter looking for an all-in-one guide for easy reference and inspiration, this authoritative book has you covered. Inside you'll find:
Advice on yarns, hooks, tension and reading patterns and charts;
Guidance on hook holds for both left and right hands;
Visual step-by-step guidance on starting and finishing your work;
A wealth of both basic and decorative stitches, from bobbles and clusters to shells and spike stitches;
A guide to other types of crochet, including filet, Tunisian and entrelac;
Special touches including edgings, fringes, and buttonholes;
How to finish your work with hidden seams and blocking;
Lay-flat binding for easy reference while your work;
US crochet terms, with conversion chart provided.
Dip in and out of this comprehensive guide whenever you need a refresher or you want some new and exciting ideas. This trusted manual is the perfect addition to every crocheter's reference library.
This is a re-issue of the best-selling book A-Z of Crochet (9781782211655), published in 2015, which has sold over 150k copies in all editions.
