Basic Crocheting

by Sharon Hernes Silverman

- Fundamental skills and stitches, such as the chain stitch, slip stitch, and single, half double, and double crochet - Techniques include creating an integral fringe, crocheting in the round, and filet crocheting - Create a shadowbox pillow, basketweave blanket, bunny basket, child's cap and mittens, openwork placemats, woven shoulder bag, and more A heavily illustrated introduction to the skills you need to become a crocheter, Basic Crocheting begins with the yarn, hooks, and other tools you need to get started, and then moves on to cover the skills you need to make a wide variety of home accessories and wearables. Detailed instructions for every step of each project are supplemented with helpful photographs and illustrations.

Genres: Nonfiction, Crafts

120 pages, Paperback

First published September 1, 2006

Reviews

[Marjorie Smith · Rating 4 out of 5]

Loved the projects

Thanks for the clearly written instruction and the pic. This is one book all keep to loan to new crocheters.

[Kate · Rating 4 out of 5]

Excellent step by step pictures that really explain how to master this craft, along with some realistic projects for beginners. If the other how to crochet books don't quite get the job done, this one will.