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All You Need to Know to Get Hooked on Crochet Jan Eaton - All books by this author Crocheting is in! Crochet Basics’ 12 imaginative crochet projects show beginners how to practice newly-learned skills and inspire experienced needlecrafters with new ideas and projects. Both beginners and experts will enjoy creating unique items for self, family, and home. Projects include a zigzag scarf, buttoned cushion covers, a child’s sweater, a matching purse and bag with shaped flaps, a baby afghan, a lace evening wrap, an adult’s winter sweater, Edwardian bordered towels, and four others. The author also offers advice on getting started with yarns, hooks, sewing needles, tape measure, blocking board, and other equipment. Before starting out on a crochet project, beginners will want to read through the instructions in essential skills that include holding hook and yarn, making a slip knot, mastering basic crochet stitches, joining in new yarn, and finishing off a piece. Here is the perfect book to get started on a rewarding hobby and a wonderful way to create beautiful hand-finished items. More than 250 instructive, full-color illustrations. From the reviews: “If you would like to learn how to crochet or learn new techniques, this is the book for you.” —Crafts ‘N Things, January 2005 “…a thorough, carefully paced primer for the would-be crocheter. Among the book’s strengths are the double-page spread on how to read and interpret crochet patterns, and the section that shows how to shape, block, and sew up crocheted garments. …an excellent introduction to the craft—thorough and well illustrated.” —Interweave Crochet, Special Issue 2004 “…the book to get you hooking away.” —Bookpage, August 2004 About The Author: Jan Eaton is a professional needlecraft and textiles designer whose designs have appeared in many British and European magazines. She is the author of several books on knitting, crocheting, and embroidery. She also has her own web site for needlecrafters: www.tompudding.co.uk. (0764156780) Hardcover w/jacket / 128 Pages / 8 1/2 x 11 / 2004 | ||
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