Edie Eckman

The Crochet Answer Book, 2nd Edition (eBook, ePUB)

Solutions to Every Problem You'll Ever Face; Answers to Every Question You'll Ever Ask

• Format: ePub

Produktbeschreibung

The ultimate crochet reference-completely revised and updated-from the expert crafter and bestselling author of Every Which Way Crochet Borders. Edie Eckman's classic Q&A resource book has been updated with helpful answers to even more of your burning crochet questions. From beginning basics like yarn styles, stitch types, and necessary tools to detailed outlines of more advanced techniques, you can trust Eckman to deliver straightforward guidance and plenty of encouragement. With illustrations for left-handed crocheters and tips for broomstick lace, linked stitches, crochet cables, and more, The Crochet Answer Book is full of expert advice on every page. "The book does exactly what it promises: answers every question that any crocheter will ever have... The explanations give all the info you'll ever need to get yourself out of a crochet quandary." -BookRiot

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Produktdetails

• Verlag: Storey Publishing, LLC
• Erscheinungstermin: 30. Januar 2015
• Englisch
• ISBN-13: 9781612124070
• Artikelnr.: 42338948

Autorenporträt

Edie Eckman is the author of Connect the Shapes Crochet Motifs, Around the Corner Crochet Borders, Beyond the Square Crochet Motifs, The Crochet Answer Book, and Christmas Crochet for Hearth, Home & Tree, as well as co-editor of Crochet One-Skein Wonders® and Crochet One-Skein Wonders® for Babies. She is a nationally known teacher, designer, writer, and editor in both the crochet and knitting worlds. She lives in Waynesboro, Virginia.

Inhaltsangabe

Introduction
Quick-Start Guide for New Crocheters
 
Chapter 1: Get a Grip…on Hooks and Other Tools
All about Hooks – Filling Your Tool Bag
 
Chapter 2: A Good Yarn
Kinds of Yarn – Yarn Facts and Figures – Yarn Substitutions – Working with
Yarns – Working with Challenging Yarns – Endings and Beginnings
 
Chapter 3: Strong Foundations
Basic Foundation Chains – Variations on Foundation Chains
 
Chapter 4: In Stitches
The Basic Stitches – Placing the Hook and Turning Chains – Working with
Basic Stitches – Decreasing and Increasing – Specialty Stitches – More
about Stitches
 
Chapter 5: Tense About Gauge?
Getting Gauge – Gauge Matters
 
Chapter 6: Going in Circles…and Squares and Triangles
Good Beginnings – Happy Endings – Creating Flat Shapes – Problem-Solving
Flat Shapes – Tips and Tricks – Granny Squares – Tubular Crochet
 
Chapter 7: A Whole Cloth
Search for the Perfect Fabric – Working with Color
 
Chapter 8: Pattern Language and Symbols
The Anatomy of Patterns – Size Matters – Pattern Talk – Finding and Using
Patterns
 
Chapter 9: No-Sweat Sweaters
Analyzing the Swatch – Getting Oriented – Making the Right Size – Getting
in Shape – Putting It All Together
 
Chapter 10: On the Edge
Crocheting Borders – Buttons and Buttonholes
 
Chapter 11: The Finish Line
All’s Well That Ends Well – Crocheter’s Block – Joining Motifs – Other
Joining Stitches – Tender Care
 
Chapter 12: Something (Not Quite) Completely Different
Tunisian Crochet – Other Kinds of Crochet – Baubles and Beads
Appendix
                Standard Crochet Abbreviations
                Common Crochet Terms and Phrases
                Standard Body Measurements & Sizing
                Head Circumference Chart
                Shoe Size Chart
                Suggested Sizes for Accessories and Household Items
                Yarn Care Symbols
                Hook Inventory
                To Learn More
                Metric Conversion Chart
 
Index