Ultimate Crochet Bible: A Complete Reference with Step-by-Step Techniques

by Jane Crowfoot

Now available in paperback, this best-selling title is THE essential guide to crochet.

Ultimate Crochet Bible is a definitive reference for all aspects of crochet – from the first chain to the care and maintenance of your projects. The first two chapters are packed with useful information such as choosing and using a hook, how to read a pattern, holding the yarn and basic stitches. Once you are armed with the basics, you can go on to learn about a wide range of techniques. Traditional, lace-weight crochet is covered in the Thread Crochet section. The yarn used tends to be fine and the hooks are small, but this allows you to put more detail into a piece of work. Filet and Irish crochet are covered here. The section on Tunisian and Entrelac Crochet shows how elements of crochet and knitting can be combined. Entrelac is a method of creating square shapes in order to make a textured fabric that resembles basket weave.

In Working with Colour, the two main techniques of adding colour to a piece of crochet – Intarsia and Jacquard – are explained. And to create some really exciting effects, you can add beads and sequins to your crochet. It’s a relatively easy technique. In addition, there are techniques for edgings, braids, fringes and tassels. Professional Finishing Techniques provides all the know-how you need to take your crochet to a whole new level. But whatever your level of experience, this book will be an invaluable treasure trove of crochet techniques that you will turn to time and time again.

Over 35,000 copies sold worldwide.

Genres: Crochet, Reference, Crafts, Nonfiction, How To, Own, Sewing

1020 pages, Kindle Edition

First published September 7, 2010

Reviews

[Magen - Inquiring Professional Dog Trainer · Rating 4 out of 5]

This book is incredibly well done with lots of little tips for making your crochet look more professional. The one poorly done section is on how to use a different yarn with a pattern. The explanation is confusing and even uses a knitting term (cast on). It appears this may have been taken from some other book and pasted here, leaving it to not be complete and thus be helpful.

I recommend this book to the beginner and more experienced crocheter alike. I have intermediate crochet skills and found useful bits of information here I hadn't come across before. My work will look more professional after reading this book.

If nothing else, check out the blocking example on page 287. Changed my thoughts on blocking forever.

[Bronagh Miskelly · Rating 4 out of 5]

An excellent resource for anyone wanting to develop their crochet skills.

Lots of detail and handily includes both US and UK terminology plus a great stitch dictionary which will help readers understand patterns and design their own projects.

[Roz · Rating 5 out of 5]

I already had the Ultimate Knitting Bible which I find very useful and since I have only just learnt to crochet I knew this would be a good buy.

[Claire Beckett · Rating 5 out of 5]

Excellent book. As a beginner this was a great guide and continues to be a good reference.

[Cindy · Rating 5 out of 5]

I love and covet this book. I keep checking it out of the library, every time I want to read over the edging ideas, or see the many stitches so clearly illustrated, or just have a new inspiration. Jane Crowfoot never lets me down!

[Rosanna · Rating 5 out of 5]

Gives a comprehensive basic techniques and stitches as well as more complex ideas to master later on. A good crochet guide for beginners or those with more experience.

[Kelsey · Rating 4 out of 5]

This book is absolutely gorgeous!! There are extremely helpful and clear illustrations, as well as some very artistic photographs. The instructions and techniques are all clearly described, but some of the text is in desperate need of proofreading. (That is the single reason why I rate this at 4 stars instead of 5.) The mistakes don't hinder understanding, they're just plain mistakes — some of which are hilariously obvious. At any rate, I would love to own this book to reference and can recommend it!

[Bambi Teague · Rating 5 out of 5]

Best ever!!! Everyone should own this!

[Beckie · Rating 4 out of 5]

It's huge and hard to handle, in both hardcover and paperback, but it's got everything!

[Beckie · Rating 4 out of 5]

Paperback version is huge, but has everything!

[Teena Renken · Rating 5 out of 5]

Informative

A great reference book, filled with information. Everything from different types of crochet to teaching stitches. Beading, sequins. Everything a crocheter needs!

[Klyon · Rating 3 out of 5]

Iḿ learning.

[Beth · Rating 4 out of 5]

The title is truly apt. This book has everything from large pictures showing how to make just about every kind of crochet stitch, details on how to put together a sweater, blocking a completed project--really, anything you would need.

I might buy my own copy for reference.

[Darlene · Rating 5 out of 5]

Wish I owned this book for reference. It is beautifully done. I mostly looked at the pictures, so I don't think that counts as finished. Why or why do I have to take it back to the library? Well, it is now on my wishlist and I hope I find it in my own library someday.

[Hannah · Rating 5 out of 5]

I am starting to pick up knitting again, and this book has been SO helpful for me. It instructs me step by step how to perform every type of knit, and explains which materials are best for each different type of yarn. I am very excited to start my knitting journey all over again.

[Sheryl · Rating 5 out of 5]

Love this book, everything you will ever need...
Would Recommend to all...

[Lindy · Rating 5 out of 5]

the best of crochet for all novices! get started and you will not want to stop!

[Wendy · Rating 3 out of 5]

A good reference book for beginners but rather lacking in projects for the more advanced crocheter.

[Ladyacct · Rating 4 out of 5]

Very informative and helpful.

[4cats · Rating 5 out of 5]

Excellent, covers all the bases.