Encyclopedia of 300 Crochet Patterns, Stitches and Designs

by Doris M. Smith

The Encyclopedia of 300 Crochet Patterns, Stitches and Designs starts with the basics, showing how to combine basic stitches to make beautiful and unique designs. The beginner can use these patterns as a guide for other projects; the expert can use them in creating original designs.

• Photos and diagrams showing each of 300 patterns and designs
• Hand-drawn diagrams for each design using the international crochet symbols
• Diagrams so easy to follow that you can do a complete pattern without having to read instructions
• Complete written instructions for every design
• Instructions in the basic stitches
• Many original designs
• All the great classic crochet patterns
• Easy designs for beginners and complex designs for experts

Genres: Crochet, Nonfiction, Reference

240 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 1988

Reviews

[Dobby · Rating 5 out of 5]

One of my reliable standby references for unique or older crochet patterns

[Andre · Rating 3 out of 5]

Another of my wife's handcraft books.