Give a professional finish to your crochet garments & accessories with this indispensable compendium of technical know-how & trouble-shooting tips. Step-by-step photographs diagrams & clear instructions will guide you through each stage of your work or you can dip in for help with a particular problem. Discover how to substitute yarns & accurately estimate the amount required; adapt patterns to create tailor-made garments. All stitches are demonstrated from basic chain stitch to filet & Tunisian crochet & there is advice on mixing & matching stitch patterns & dealing with gauge variations. Nearly every unit features a try it" and/or a "fix it" panel suggesting ways of practicing & developing new-found skills & avoiding or correcting common crochet errors. You'll also find plenty of inspiration for adding an extra-special touch to your work using h&-dyed yarns beaded embellishments & surface crochet."