Featuring four-colour photographs and instructional illustrations, this book contains instruction, inspiration, and various designs, from a fishnet skullcap to a lacy evening wrap. For knitters and new crocheter's exploring the hook, it features a discussion of tools, what the gauges mean, plus basic techniques and stitch patterns.

Choose from 200 beautiful block designs and learn different ways of joining them to make blankets and throws that are both functional and decorative. From Art Deco geometric patterns to traditional chequer-board stripes and elaborate motifs, discover new ways to combine colour, pattern and texture. Crochet is one of the oldest and most fascinating ways of creating a fabric out of yarn. Find out ..

From selecting the right hook and yarn to working around corners and venturing into more complex patterns, this reference provides hands-on advice. It is written in a Q&A format.

Fashions in crochet styles come and go but knowing the basic stitches and techniques remains essential. This guide aims to meet the needs of all those interested in various aspects of crochet, from lacy doilies to sculpture, encouraging an exploration of the craft in a creative and imaginative way.

This guide to crocheting features projects for home furnishings and accessories and is ideal as an introduction to this simple and versatile needlecraft. The designs themselves are made in a rich variety of yarns including mohair, lurex, raffia, string and leather.

A breathe of fresh air to the sometimes dull world of crochet! A collection designed for the chic-hip crocheter with a broad range of projects including a bohemian coat sweater, an ever popular mohair scarf, a fashionable mohair hat with flower embellishment and much more.

; The biggest collection of knitting and crochet stitches ever put together in one book; Based on the tried and tested Harmony Guides; Uniquely organised by stitch texture; Hardback edition ISBN 1 85585 990 4 The Harmony Guides are the by-word for knitters wanting to understand a complex instruction or master a particular stitch. For years these indispensable guides have been used by ...

COOL CROCHET offers the growing market of crocheters 30 fresh and fashionable designs. Illustrated with dramatic fashion photography, this collection of quick knits, includes such wearables as tanks, pullovers, cardigans, hooded sweaters, and a bikini, and accessories like purses, hats, and jewellery.

Offers 18 designs from various crochet artists. This book helps the reader learn the historical and feminist contexts leading up to this crochet uprising. It includes essays about experimenting with crochet to empower readers to take design risks. It contains projects which explore color, texture, design, and embellishment.

For experienced knitters and crocheters who like a challenge, the concept of scrumbling, ie working in a free-form manner, is easy to adapt to larger projects and to the creation of wearable art. There are many interesting special stitches that will help create unique fabrics. Also learn how to make individual buttons and closures.

Trend alert! Crocheting has become a fashion and crafting phenomenon. Now Hooked On Crochet capitalizes on this hot, new trend by offering novice and veteran crocheters 20 projects, including hats, bags, clothing, and even accessories for the home. If you love the look but have never crocheted, this is the book for you.

From the runways of Paris to the sidewalks of small towns, crochet has emerged as a cool and sophisticated fashion trend. This title presents twenty fresh crochet designs for beginner and advanced crocheters alike.

Expand your idea of what a scarf can be! This collection of 31 elegant, whimsical, and ingenious scarves taps the expertise of over twenty-five knitwear designers who offer new ways to think about this most basic of garments.

Presents the author's tips and tricks for crocheting ready-to-wear clothing and jewelry while demystifying garment making with explanations about choices in yarns, stitches, hooks, silhouettes, measuring accurately, and more. This work teaches you how to FIT a garment even before you take on a project.

Taking the reader step-by-step from the very basics of crochet, to the creation of beautiful projects, this manual is presented in the form of ten workshops. Each lesson builds on the skills already learned to ensure steady, confident progress.

Are you hooked on the art of crochet? Not only can you make beautiful pieces of art and work on it virtually anywhere, crocheting also provides stress relief and is a great way to pass time without wasting it. This work shows you how to choose the right tools, create basic stitches, and finish off your work.

Drawing on her bead knitting workshops, Lily Chin presents separate chapters on stitch techniques for knitting and crochet including prestrung and hoisted-atop stitches, single- and double-crochet, and half-double crochet.

An easy-to-use guide for learning new stitches and getting tips on finishing. Also offers many suggestions for special additions to your projects. The experienced crocheter will also find many advanced techniques and helpful hints.

One of the hippest craft trends is amigurumi, Japanese-inspired crochet and knit stuffed dolls that have inspired crafters everywhere to create gaggles of adorable creatures. This book combines the infamous cuteness of Japanese crafts with characters more associated with horror flicks, bad action, and sci-fi films.

Features more than 30 knitting and crochet projects that range in size, time and commitment, and experience level, providing both beginning and experienced knitters a variety of projects from which to choose. This work also includes several projects designed to make use of whatever you've got left over from other projects.