A-Z of Crochet
By Country Bumpkin
A complete manual for the beginner through to the advanced stitcher
The ultimate, fully visual guide to crochet, covering everything from basic stitches right through to blocking – from the expert team at Country Bumpkin.
Discover key stitches from loops and puffs to popcorns; work further techniques including Tunisian, surface and filet crochet; then finish your projects in style with seams, edging and fringes.
Whether you’re a complete beginner looking for a trusted teacher, or a confident crocheter looking for an all-in-one guide for easy reference and inspiration, this authoritative book has you covered.
Inside you’ll find:
- Advice on yarns, hooks, tension and reading patterns and charts
- Guidance on hook holds for both left and right hands
- Visual step-by-step guidance on starting and finishing your work;
- A wealth of both basic and decorative stitches, from bobbles and clusters to shells and spike stitches
- A guide to other types of crochet, including hairpin, Tunisian and entrelac
- Special touches including edgings, fringes, and buttonholes
- Finishing your work with hidden seams and blocking
- Lay-flat binding for easy reference while your work
- US crochet terms, with conversion chart provided.
Dip in and out of this comprehensive guide whenever you need a refresher or you want some new and exciting ideas. This trusted manual is the perfect addition to every crocheter’s reference library.
This book is the re-issue of the best-selling book A–Z of Crochet published in 2015.