Learn to Crochet in 10 Easy Lessons
All the stitches and techniques you need to know, plus 28 patterns to make right away!
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- $23.99
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- $23.99
Publisher Description
Learn to crochet today with expert, beginner-friendly instructions!
Salena Baca, from her many years of teaching crochet, has crafted a frustration-free style that explains each step, anticipates pitfalls, and helps you to understand crochet. Just like taking a class with her, she outlines everything you need to know to get started crocheting: choosing yarn and hooks, how to hold your work, basic stitches such as single and double crochet, and how to create your very first projects. You'll learn to croceht in rows, rounds, and tubes; read and follow crochet charts; combine stitches; change colors; expertly finish your work; and so much more! Lessons include fun and easy patterns (28 total) for you to practice skills and complete real projects such as a blanket, baskets, market bags, hats, wrap, table runner, home decor, and so much more!
After you complete Salena’s 10 essential crochet lessons, you will have the confidence and skill to complete any other projects you choose!
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In this helpful and thorough guide, designer Baca (My Crocheted Closet) breaks down crochet fundamentals for beginners. Her yarn basics includes tips for deciphering labels and making sense of care instructions, while a section on tools lays out hook size ranges and the pros and cons of aluminum versus plastic. Step-by-step photographs will help readers learn to make basic crochet stitches such as single crochets and double crochets, and a guide to pattern reading is especially rewarding: it breaks down common abbreviations with easy explanations (text placed in between asterisks, for example, indicates a repeat). After a lesson on finishing touches come the first projects, a set of washcloths using different techniques. In the sections that follow, Baca teaches a lesson alongside each pattern: readers will learn to create increased stitches in rounds and put it into practice with a place mat, while a fringe table runner makes use of crocheting in rows and an infinity scarf uses crochet in tubes. Baca covers all the bases, taking the intimidation out of the process. Those new to the craft should give this a look.
