If you've been thinking about taking up crochet but didn't know where to start, this guide for the absolute beginner is for you. This simple-to-follow project-based book takes you through the basic techniques of this fun and creative craft. You'll learn everything you need to get started, including how to do the basic stitches, read charts and patterns, and finish off your work.

Overview: The visual way to get hooked on crochet. The art of crocheting is timeless-and its popularity is evident in the surge of modern, sophisticated techniques like amigurumi and Tunisian crochet. So if you yearn for the skills to join this crafting revolution, this easy-to-follow guide is for you! With new patterns and even more techniques explained step by step, this updated edition is your go-to guide for learning how to crochet. Concise,...

Featuring a combination of styles from modern to classic, this inspirational guide for crocheters of all levels of experience includes instructions for more than one hundred colorful projects.

Pack up your crochet hooks and yarn--it's time for a journey of technique discovery! With designer Alessandra Hayden as your guide, you'll learn the surprisingly easy basics of tapestry crochet while exploring an array of gorgeous patterned motifs and on-trend projects for your wardrobe and home. Featuring 20 wide-ranging patterns, from scarves and socks to totes and throws, Modern Tapestry Crochet is the perfect resource for getting started with...

Includes patterns for tote, shawl, purse, mittens, belt, wrap, scarf, cap, capelet, and cowl.

Whatever your skill level, "The Knitting & Crochet Bible" is the ultimate start-to-finish handbook, packed with over 45 knitting and crochet patterns. Basic techniques are thoroughly explained through clear artworks and easy-to-follow instructions, complete with advice on choosing your yarns, needles and crochet hooks.

"Make bright, beautiful crochet knitwear with this comprehensive guide to crochet colorwork techniques. If you love colorful knitwear this guide to crochet colorwork techniques will set you on your way to creating your own unique crocheted wardrobe. Author Sandra Gutierrez, creator of Nomad Stitches, explains the key crochet colorwork techniques she uses in her designs: tapestry crochet, mosaic crochet, intarsia crochet and stripes, with step-by-step...

Add cheerful, vibrant bursts of colour and style to your home armed with just a crochet hook and some leftover yarn. Granny squares are a thrifty, fun and fashionable way to use up your yarn stash by creating adorable accessories for every part of your home. From gorgeous blankets to cute toys, Granny Squares Home is packed with inspiring projects that will get you hooked.

"As a solitary young boy, Michael Sellick took refuge in the art of crocheting. As an adult, that refuge would grow into a passion. He started sharing videos to fellow crocheters in something he called The Crochet Crowd - a far-flung group that now includes three million people around the world on Youtube, Facebook and Instagram. For Mikey the passion and joy are stronger than ever, and now he's hanging with the "in" crowd too: The Crochet Crowd....

"Take your crochet to the next level with Crochet Stitches Step-by-Step. This essential guide opens a world of possibilities for crocheters of all abilities, with a huge range of stitches to inspire your next project. Discover how to combine stitches to create eye-catching granny squares and mandalas, design amigurumi toys, and try your hand at techniques"--