Super Finishing Techniques for Crocheters: Inspiration, Projects, and More for Finishing Crochet Patterns with Style

by Betty Barnden

Almost done crocheting your latest project and not sure how to finish it? Need a refresher course on how to assemble the pieces, make a buttonhole, or just looking for inspiration for the perfect finishing touch? No matter whether you're just learning to crochet or are more experienced, you'll find the simple techniques needed for creating beautifully finished items--as well as pick up new techniques to hone your skills and help push you to the next level--in Super Finishing Techniques for Crocheters.

With Betty Barnden's valuable expertise, clear step-by-step photographs and instructions, and a host of rules and tips, you'll perfect your abilities while learning all about:

- Construction: seams, joining, borders, and much more

- Different fastenings and closings: zippers, buttonholes, ties, and cords

- Embellishment ideas: decorative techniques including needlefelt, free-form crochet, and more
You'll also find a useful section on crochet basics and ten fun projects, with plenty of how-to tips to adapt them to your own style. No matter what your next project is, whether it's felted slippers, a pretty scarf, or a baby sweater, here is the book to help you complete it perfectly.

Genres: Crochet, Nonfiction, Crafts

128 pages, Paperback

First published August 18, 2009

About the author

BETTY BARNDEN is the author of 200 Knitting Tips, Techniques & Trade Secrets and is an experienced needlecraft designer. Betty has designed hundreds of knitting patterns for various companies and her knitwear, embroidery, and crochet designs have appeared in many magazines. She also designs embroidery projects and kits.

Reviews

[Ligaya · Rating 2 out of 5]

Good book on crochet finishing techniques but there are so many variations out there that it's almost maddening, and this book barely scratches the surface. (There are only 10 pages devoted to edgings!) I was surprised to see that there are 8 projects included, as that's not what I was looking for. The styling seems dated and some of the photos are pretty dinky. So, this book will whet your appetite but there are more things out there to explore.

[Katherine Cowley · Rating 4 out of 5]

Finishing, combining squares, edgings, etc. are the things that make me cringe: I need to go back and rejoin an entire afghan because of this weakness. This book is a great panacea to my crochet problems, with a lot of technique that I have no idea where I was supposed to learn, and a lot of cool ideas. Will definitely be checking out again, or buying (Christmas, anyone?).

[Meghan · Rating 4 out of 5]

Useful book, has a great glossary. I refuse to return it to the library :-)

[Cindy · Rating 4 out of 5]

Tons of great tips on adding polish to your crochet with creative finishing techniques. I'm sure I'll check this book out again!

[Crystal · Rating 4 out of 5]

There is a really cute bag design that I am planning on making.