The Complete Handbook On How To Crochet And Knit

Learn how to knit and crochet like an expert with this ultimate start-to-finish handbook, packed with knitting patterns and crochet patterns - invaluable whatever your skill level. Basic techniques are thoroughly explained through clear artworks and easy-to-follow instructions, complete with advice on choosing your yarns, needles and crochet hooks. Inspiring designs add excitement to your needlecraft, whether it's knitted cables, fair isle and lace, or crochet motifs and embellishments. Over 45 original projects, from classic baby clothes to stylish scarves and hats, allow you to use your new skills straight away, while the extensive charted stitch libraries provide endless creative possibilities.

Black and White Version** Includes FREE Bonus Book: Hand Sewing for Beginners. Learn How to Sew by Hand and Perform Basic Mending and Alterations The Complete Handbook on How to Crochet and Knit In her latest book, The Crochet Handbook; Learn what equipment you need to crochet, the basics of Crochet, how to read written patterns, graphs, charts and diagrams, and more, Florence Schultz teaches you all you need to know to learn how to crochet. Florence begins by teaching you about hooks and the equipment you need to begin the fine art of crochet. She provides handy tables listing common hook sizes in US, UK, and Metric sizes. Next she moves on to a tutorial on yarn, gauge, and the importance of both as well as how to read and understand a yarn label so you can choose the best yarn for your next project. The next chapter covers the basic stitches used in crochet. Each stitch is explained in easy to understand instructions along with large clear images, and Florence provides the abbreviation and symbols for each stitch. You will learn the following stitches: - Chain stitch - Single crochet stitch - Half-double crochet stitch - Double crochet stitch - Treble stitch - Double Crochet 2 Together - Double Crochet 3 Together - Shell stitch - V-stitch - Cluster stitch In her latest book, The Knitting Handbook; Learn What Equipment You Need to Knit, the Basics of Knitting, How to Read Written Patterns and Charts, Florence Schultz teaches you everything you need to know to get started knitting. This book is written for beginners, but more experienced knitters will appreciate the easy to understand instructions and images found in this book to expand their knitting skills. In this book Florence starts with the basics of yarn and needles. She discusses the different types of yarn fibers yarn weights, and covers the various types of knitting needles used today. Charts are provided with yarn weights and of US, Metric, and UK/Canadian knitting needle sizes for you reference. Next Florence teaches you about the importance of gauge in knitting, and how to knit up a gauge swatch to compare to a pattern. She also teaches you how to read a yarn label so you can choose the perfect yarn for your next knitted project. The next chapter teaches you basic knitting skills. These are skills every knitter should know and Florence's easy to understand language and large clear images make these skills easy to grasp. In this chapter you will learn the following: - 3 Methods of Casting On - How to Bind Off a Project - The Knit Stitch - The Purl Stitch - The Slip Stitch - Knit 2 Together (k2tog) - Slip Slip Knit (ssk) - How to Change Colors - How to Use a Life Line - How to Pick Up a Dropped Stitch

You're no idiot, of course. You can sew a button, tie a knot and even thread a needle in under 30 seconds. But when it comes to knitting and crocheting, you feel as prickly as a pin cushion. Don't unravel just yet! The Complete Idiot's Guide® to Knitting and Crocheting shows you how to create beautiful crafts worthy of becoming heirlooms.

This is a comprehensive reference book on all aspects of crochet. This book provides a reference for all methods, including Tunisian, filet, intermeshing, broomstick lace, bruges lace, and freeform crochet. Includes step-by-step instructions for all the basic stitches and swatches of 100s of stitch patterns with complete instructions. Also provides instructions and patterns for 50 projects for garments, accessories, and décor items.

Introduces the methods and techniques that you need to master before your creativity can take flight. Covers all the basics, with step-by-step illustrations, four simple practice projects and a glossary.

An updated and completely revised edition of one of the most popular Complete Idiot's Guidesever published! Now in the Illustrated format, with loads of photographs and helpful line drawings. All new patterns. Step-by-step directions help even beginners learn to knit and crochet more easily.

Exploring the creative power of crocheting, this book takes the reader through 35 alternative stich patterns for items such as classic baby clothes to contemporary cushions and throws.

Do you want to learn how to knit & crochet without feeling lost & frustrated in between steps?Knitting & Crochet For Beginners is the complete knitting & crocheting for beginners book for you as we have included step-by-step guides with clear picture illustrations so you can learn the basics such as crochet & knitting stitches, how to read charts and buy the correct equipment so you can avoid common beginner mistakes. Knitting & Crochet For Beginners will include: Step-By-Step Guide: Clear & precise instructions so you can learn at your own pace without feeling lost between steps Clear Picture illustrations: High quality illustrations with each step so you can understand the instructions better 38 Knitting Beginner & Crochet Beginners Hacks: Top tips, tricks & hacks every beginner needs to know to avoid costly mistakes & learn faster Complete A-Z Knitting & Crochet Beginners Book: Basics of knitting & crochet, beginner knitting & crochet patterns including some advanced patterns are included so you only need this book to get started 50 Knitting & Crochet Beginner Patterns: Knitting & crochet beginner patterns with complete instructions & pictures are included within the book so you can start to create your own beautiful patterns immediately Learning how to knit & crochet does not need to be hard if you follow the right guide. This book makes it easy crocheting for beginners & knitting as well so you can enjoy these craft hobbies! Grab this knitting for beginners & crochet for beginners' book today & you will be creating beautiful crochet & knitting patterns in no time! Simply download your copy above now to get started!