The New Encyclopedia of Crochet Techniques: A Comprehensive Visual Guide to Traditional and Contemporary Techniques

by Jan Eaton

The New Encyclopedia of Crochet Techniques has all the essential tools and techniques for crochet in more than 400 diagrams and photographs, making it an invaluable guide for beginners and experienced crafters. Readers will discover new twists on the basics, and learn how to create complex-looking stitches, openwork and lace, multi-colored patterns, shaped motifs, Afghan squares, and much more. A 16-page gallery in the back of the book features a wide range of crochet items from designers around the world.

Genres: Crochet, Crafts, Nonfiction

160 pages, Paperback

First published October 9, 2012

About the author

JAN EATON is known internationally for her specialty in needlecraft and textile designs. Since finishing her training at Goldsmiths College in London, Jan has worked as a freelance designer showcasing her embroidery, crochet, knitting, and textile painting designs in various UK and European magazines. Past works include the new edition of Mary Thomas's Dictionary of Embroidery Stitches, Country Crochet and Knitted Lace, and 200 Crochet Blocks for Blankets, Throws, and Afghans. (ref: http://us.macmillan.com/author/janeaton)

Reviews

[Gabrielle]

I got this book from the library, hoping for some guidance with my learning of crochet. I read it all in thirty minutes, engrossed. It is an amazing book, very factual and beneficial. I am looking to purchase a copy for my own.

[Anna Brewer]

A nice collection of different stitches to draw visual inspiration from, but I found the instructions to be a lot more confusing/vague than others I have read. I think this would be too overwhelming/confusing for a beginner but is good for someone looking to explore new crochet techniques.

[Sarah]

Add to collection

Baby afghan
Winter scarf
Cell phone punches
Water bottle cozy
Basket weave shopper
Daisy watch

[Lauren]

Helpful. Nice patterns.

[Rose Blum]

Excellent ~ learned lots that I never knew about crochet :) I bought it to help me finish an important crocheted item.