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An updated classic covering the latest techniques and trends in crocheting
Are you hooked on the art of crochet? Looking for a fun new hobby that you can take with you virtually anywhere? Crocheting For Dummies, 2nd Edition gives you easy-to-understand instructions on how to choose the right tools, create basic stitches, and finish off your work to make beautiful pieces of art. From learning to create consistency with gauge swatch to decoding crochet patterns, symbols, and diagrams, this easy-to-follow guide is all you need to start creating beautiful designs in no time!
This revised edition contains completely new content, including fresh new patterns, stitches, and techniques reflecting crocheting styles from around the world. Plus, it's packed with new and refreshed photos and line art throughout, along with step-by-step instructions that will easily guide you from your first stitch to your first sweater.
- A new section covering common crocheting mistakes and how to correct them
- Crocheting with eco-awareness: using organic yarns, as well as free trade and sustainably sourced fibers
- The best resources for purchasing supplies, as well as choosing and buying patterns
Whether you're a first-time crocheter or looking to expand your skills, Crocheting For Dummies, 2nd Edition gives you the skills, techniques, and confidence to crochet like a pro.
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An updated classic covering the latest techniques and trends in crocheting
Are you hooked on the art of crochet? Looking for a fun new hobby that you can take with you virtually anywhere? Packed with new content and reflecting crocheting styles from around the world, Crocheting For Dummies, 2nd Edition, gives you easy-to-understand instructions on how to choose the right tools, create basic stitches, and finish off your work to make beautiful pieces of art.
Crochet 101 get the lowdown on crocheting and expert advice on choosing the right crocheting materials
A stitch in time follow step-by-step instructions on creating your first basic stitches, crocheting rounds, and changing colors
Gauge your expertise transform your projects with advanced stitches and techniques, such as Tunisian crochet and filet crochet
Put it all together learn to join pieces of crocheted fabric to create everything from a simple camisole to a pullover sweater
Open the book and find:
The tools and materials you need to get started
How to create consistency in your work with gauge
Tips on decoding crochet abbreviations, symbols, and diagrams
Fundamental stitches and basic techniques like increasing and decreasing
Advanced stitches and techniques like lace crochet and making motifs
Advice on working with buttons, borders, and pockets
Instructions for adding final embellishments
Learn to:
Create beautiful designs in no time
Work with new patterns, stitches, and techniques
Choose the right tools
Finish your work like a pro
Holt
Reviewed in the United States on March 10, 2023
THIS BOOK WAS IN POOR CONDITION. NOWHERE DOES IT MENTION IT BEING A USED PRODUCT!!!
Lily
Reviewed in Canada on January 18, 2017
Instructions are very clear with lots of pictures. Great book to turn to if you are not sure how to read a pattern.Whoops, think I wrote a review saying I had not received this product. Review was for another product that I did not receive.The book is very helpful. Money well spent.
E. Ervin
Reviewed in the United States on February 12, 2015
I am left handed so everybody had trouble teaching me crocheting skills or any for that matter. This book had much more patience with me than my former teachers. I didn't even mind it calling me a dummy! The instructions are clear and very easy for dummies to understand. If I can learn to crochet by using this book, I believe most anybody could, too. Now that I am crocheting I am losing weight because I don't eat while I am watching television. That is another positive aspect of this book. So if you are a little too chubby, you might want to purchase this book and learn to crochet.
EMILY F
Reviewed in the United States on December 6, 2014
I've previously tried to teach myself to crochet and was unsuccessful. I had a few people recommend this book to me, so I gave it a shot. The book goes over basic stitches with instructions and pictures. I read the Part 1 without completing any of the practice stitches. Then moved on to Chapter 6 and began the Sassy Scarf Project. The chapter details out each stitch in the project and you get plenty of practice with each stitch (240 stitches to be exact) before moving on to the next stitch. By completing the project while learning the stitches, it is very gratifying to have something to show for all of your hard work rather than a small patch of material that amounts to nothing. I didn't worry too much about being perfect the first time. If you get stuck on something, just move on and later it may become more clear to you.After completing the scarf project, I moved on to the Bucket Hat project. Then I found some patterns online. I was truly a novice in the craft of crochet, and this book has helped me to complete several crocheting projects. I still refer to it if I can't remember how to complete a particular stitch.
ABeatty
Reviewed in Canada on January 29, 2014
I had received a crochet book as a gift and it seemed much to technical for a beginner. ordered this book hoping that it would be easier to understand. So far so good. It has answered many of my questions.
Julia A. Anderson
Reviewed in the United States on August 1, 2013
This book has it all. All of the beginner stitches and a few extra were shown with easy to follow instructions. All things needed to begin crocheting were gone over and fully explained. There were simple beginner projects like scarves and such included in the chapters with detailed instructions for you to follow. After reading this book, you should be able to get underway! I would recommend this book for beginners and novices. It's also good to keep as a reference book to go back to when you have a project with a few stitches that you haven't done in a while.
Joan Hicks
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on June 30, 2013
I bought this book because it is such a long time since I had done some crochet, & I had forgotten some of the stitches, it is very good at explaining how to do the stitches, so would be very good for a beginner,Would really recommend
me myself and I
Reviewed in Canada on April 27, 2013
I like this book a lot for reference. I already knew how to crochet but I've been away for a couple of years and needed a refresher. I was always taught to turn my work anti clockwise (counter clockwise) and this book says to turn your work clockwise. I will do that but I need to know why this direction is different from the CGOA and Yarn Council of America.Unfortunately, there is know way to contact them to clarify.
Allison
Reviewed in the United States on December 31, 2012
Granny Squares used to be the only thing I could do, and didn't even know the stitches I was using when I made them. Now I make all sorts of things, and this reference book stays with me when I do. Good descriptions of how to do different stitches and styles, includes a few patterns to get started. Book is broken into chapters, but I usually go straight for the index to take me where I need info. With this book in your yarn basket you will be able to go well beyond the basic scarf. Bought one for my grand-daughter who really got into crocheting this past summer.
Cynthia DeMeulenaere
Reviewed in the United States on December 17, 2012
I have purchased other "Dummies" books in the past, and am never surprised. I like the fact that if you can understand one Dummies book, you can understand them all. The style in which they are written is always the same. I want to learn how to crochet flowers to use on greeting cards...I am a card maker. I haven't had a lot of time to practice yet, but I do feel that this book will walk me through anything I could ever learn in a class that I would have to physically attend. I don't have time for that, but know that I can fit my lessons in at my leisure, and like the fact that the book won't be discouraged when I, as a student, need to go over a particular step several times. You can always be assured the Dummies books will help you, right down to the most basic steps.
Foothillsns
Reviewed in the United States on December 11, 2012
After months of trying to teach myself to crochet off of youtube tutorials, and still not managing to make anything nice enough to allow to leave the house, I finally broke down and bought this book. Unlike a book that I had bought previously that pretty much seemed to be written in another language, this was really readable. Literally a week and a half later I was able to crochet things I am really proud of. I am considering opening an etsy shop now and crochet all the time. I tell all my friends and anyone else who wants to crochet to buy this book. It works!
B. Workman
Reviewed in the United States on January 2, 2011
I purchased this book for my granddaughter who wanted to learn to crochet. She lives out of town so I could not teach her. I have crocheted for over 5o yrs and I found it difficult to follow let alone some one who can not crochet.
Darren D
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on April 7, 2011
Be aware that this book is for american crochet terms. Easy step by step instructions with pictures. Comes in very handy as a quick guide when you just need to be reminded and also for beginners who need to learn from the start.
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