Everything Crochet

Product Description

This comprehensive reference & pattern book is a must-have addition to the serious crocheter's library. Covered in the pages of this in-depth how-to book are the answers to a wide range of nuts-&-bolts questions that crocheters want & need answers to but are often unable to find in standard tutorial" crochet books that cover only the basics. You'll learn how to: " read patterns " work with multiples " successfully substitute yarns " effectively master seaming " evaluate gauge " convert measurements " enlarge patterns for a perfect fit " fix crochet mishaps This book will also show you how to: " crochet with special hooks " care for your crocheted items " work with color " block different types of projects " use the right adhesives " add professional touches to your projects " crochet socks that fit " use crochet to recycle & re-invent clothing " make safer longer-lasting toys Other helpful information

Includes:: special "out of the ordinary" crochet techniques such as felting mosaic crochet Swedish embroidery tambour crochet fair isle crocheting with thrums & locks flatwork bead crochet doing cross-stitch on crochet crocheting on fabric & even how to process & crochet with pet hair. This book will also help you organize your crochet supplies & yarn scraps & even show you how to take your crochet to a professional level. You'll find all of this & much more in this one-of-a-kind crocheter's guide book that you will go to time & time again for answers to those crochet problems & questions that every crocheter encounters at one time or another."