Crocheting in Plain English: The Only Book Any Crocheter Will Ever Need
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AlbakiReads Editorial A practical crochet reference from first stitches to finishing care
A practical crochet reference from first stitches to finishing care
Maggie Righetti organizes crochet instruction around the decisions and techniques that shape a finished piece: choosing yarn and tools, checking gauge, reading patterns, building and shaping stitches, correcting errors, and assembling and blocking the work. The book covers foundational stitches alongside sixteen fabric-pattern stitches, extending beyond making to the cleaning and care of crocheted articles. Drawings, charts, and photographs accompany the techniques, while a glossary gathers key crochet vocabulary in one place. As a revised second edition, it is structured as a broad, hands-on sourcebook for developing, troubleshooting, and maintaining crochet skills.
Good fit for readers who enjoy
- Beginning crocheters seeking step-by-step instruction in core techniques
- Crocheters who want help interpreting patterns, gauge, and stitch shaping
- Makers looking for a single-reference guide that also covers finishing and care
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Crochet fundamentalsYarn, tools, and gaugePattern interpretationStitch shaping and repairFinishing and garment care
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Book Overview The definitive classic on crocheting for years, the first edition of Crocheting in Plain English equipped readers with easy-to-follow, fr...
The definitive classic on crocheting for years, the first edition of Crocheting in Plain English equipped readers with easy-to-follow, friendly advice on creating their dream crochets. A lifelong crocheting teacher and designer, Maggie Righetti offered both basic principles and step-by-step instructions to get crocheters started and to perfect their techniques.
In this latest edition, completely updated and revised for today's crocheter, Righetti dispenses more of her invaluable wisdom, covering virtually everything you need to know about crochet, including:
* Selecting threads and yarns
* Determining gauge
* Working with the right tools
* How to interpret patterns and instructions
* Increasing and decreasing stitches
* How to fix mistakes
* Basic stitches (chain, double, treble, slip)
* Sixteen different fabric pattern stitches
* Assembling the finished product
* How to block, clean, and care for crocheted articles
* And much, much more!
Each technique is illustrated with clear drawings, charts, or photos. Complete with a new introduction and a detailed glossary of crochet terms, Crocheting in Plain English is one sourcebook no crocheter should do without.
Book Details Format: Paperback | Pages: 288 | Language: English | Publisher: ST MARTINS PR 3PL | ISBN: 0312353545
FormatPaperback
Pages288
LanguageEnglish
ISBN0312353545
EAN9780312353544
PublisherST MARTINS PR 3PL
Publication Date2008-12-09
Edition2
AccessoriesNo Accessory
ConditionNew
Product TypeQUALITY PAPERBACK BOOKS
Weight1.15 Pounds
Length9.1 Inches
Width7.4 Inches
Height0.8 Inches
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