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Simply everything you need to know to master the delicate art of crocheting.
Even if you've never held a crochet hook before, this practise book will help you pick up basic crochet stitches. Soon enough, you'll be ready to show off your skills with crochet hats, crochet baby clothes or traditional crochet afghan blankets.
Learn how to crochet at your own pace, in your own time and comfort of your home with this beginner's guide to crocheting. It includes:
- Unique, easy to follow 3-stage course structure - Start Simple; Build On It; Take It Further - that encourage you to make continual progress
- Practical projects that explore key techniques, illustrated with step-by-step photos that show exactly how to succeed
- Approachable, incisive text and annotations offer expert advice if things go wrong
Packed with practical instructions and action photos, A Little Course in Crochet starts by teaching you simple crochet techniques and tips, including how to make slip knots, chain stitches, and treble crochet. Now it's time to build on your skills and practise what you've learned with 20 easy crochet patterns - from measuring tensions to crocheting flat circles.
The step-by-step pictures show you what other courses only tell you! Following a "do to learn" approach, this reference guide includes 13 crochet projects that will help build your confidence. Learn how to make patchwork blankets, tote bags, chevron cushions, and more. Let's get hookin'!
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Contents
1: Start Simple
1: Make a Slip Knot
2: Hold the Yarn and Hook
3: Make Chain Stitches
4: Work Double Crochet
5: Join in New Yarns and Colours
6: Work Half Treble Crochet
7: Work Double Treble Crochet
8: Work Triple Treble Crochet
9: Identify Parts of Stitches
10: Work Simple Variations and Textures
11: Work into Chain Spaces
12: Washcloth
13: Phone Cover
14: Cafetiere Cosy
15: Towel Edging
16: Friendship Bracelets
2: Build On It
1: Crochet Flat Circles
2: Make Granny Squares
3: Join Colours in Granny Squares
4: Work Double Crochet Increases
5: Work Double Crochet Decreases
6: Work Treble Crochet Increases
7: Work Treble Crochet Decreases
8: Measure Tension
9: Block Crochet Pieces
10: Crochet Tubes
11: Combine Stitches
12: Read Stitch Symbol Diagrams
13: Basic Stitch Patterns
14: Set of Coasters
15: Round Cushion
16: Baby's Blanket
17: Toy Balls
18: Chevron Cushion
19: Baby's Hat
20: Project Basket
21: Bookmark
22: Clutch Bag
3: Take It Further
1: Work Around the Post
2: Crochet Openwork
3: Crochet Colour Patterns
4: Crochet Motifs
5: Crochet Edgings
6: Work Step Decreases
7: Work Step Increases
8: Filet Stitch Patterns
9: Openwork Stitch Patterns
10: Colourwork Stitch Patterns
11: Motif Patterns
12: Simple Edging Patterns
13: Ribbed Scarf
14: String Bag
15: Lacy Scarf
16: Tote Bag
17: Patchwork Blanket
18: Baby's Cardigan
19: Teddy Bear
20: Baby's Shoes
4: Index
5: Acknowledgements
