Crocheting in Plain English: Easy-to-follow lessons in patterns, Sensible solutions to nagging problems, The only book any crocheter will ever Need. [Paperback]

Maggie Righetti (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: February 15, 1988

At last, crocheters without the benefit of a friendly instructor can find th help they need in Crocheting in Plain English. Even if you've never held a crochet hook before, Maggie Righetti's sound instructions and encouragement will help get you startd. If youre an experienced crocheter, you'll find dozens of tips for perfecting your techniques. This comprehensive, common-sense guide covers virtually everything you need to know about crochet:

Selecting threads and yarns
Determining gauge
Working with the right tools
How to interpret patterns and instructions
Increasing and decreasing
How to fix mistakes
Basic stitches (chain, double, triple, slip)
Sixteen different fabric pattern stitches
Assembling the finished product
How to block, clean, and care for crocheted articles
and much more

Each technique is illustrated with clear drawings, charts or photos. Complet with a detail glossary of crochet terms, Crocheting in Plain English is one sourcebook no crocheter should do without.

Editorial Reviews

About the Author

Maggie Righetti, author of Knitting in Plain English, and The Universal Yarn Finder, was an internationally recognized authority on knitting and crochet.

Product Details

• Paperback: 288 pages
• Publisher: St. Martin's Griffin; 1st edition (February 15, 1988)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0312014120
• ISBN-13: 978-0312014124
• Product Dimensions: 8.9 x 6.9 x 0.7 inches
• Shipping Weight: 14.4 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 4.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (36 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #407,417 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

Maggie Righetti, a certified knitting and crochet instructor, is the author of Knitting in Plain English and Sweater Design in Plain English. She lives in Southern California.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

58 of 59 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Crocheting in Plain English, February 1, 2000

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Charlene S. Bryant - See all my reviews

This review is from: Crocheting in Plain English: Easy-to-follow lessons in patterns, Sensible solutions to nagging problems, The only book any crocheter will ever Need. (Paperback)

I decided I wanted to crochet and ordered this book. It was absolutely wonderful! The instructions were fitting for the title - they were in "plain English" and very easily understood. I had never crocheted and am now completing my third project in just a few short weeks. I have shared this book with one friend in particular that has been crocheting for years. She has now mastered stitches that she has never before quite understood. I would recommend this book for crocheters of all levels.

42 of 43 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent at explaining things, January 2, 2001

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Erica L. Andersen "melvin990" (NY, USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Crocheting in Plain English: Easy-to-follow lessons in patterns, Sensible solutions to nagging problems, The only book any crocheter will ever Need. (Paperback)

This book is wonderful! I used it on my third attempt to learn crochet, and I finally got it! She explains crochet in both words and diagrams, while most instruction manuals are diagram-heavy. So, people with different learning styles can benifit from this book. Also, she has an engaging writing style, and the entire book is full of enthusiasm and encouragement for the new crocheter. I am sure that I will use this book as a reference for many years to come.

34 of 34 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Fantastic resource!, May 28, 1999

By A Customer

This review is from: Crocheting in Plain English: Easy-to-follow lessons in patterns, Sensible solutions to nagging problems, The only book any crocheter will ever Need. (Paperback)

I knew nothing about crochet when I picked up this book, except that I was interested in learning it. I was crocheting within hours! The instructions make it sooo incredibly easy - this book is exactly what I was looking for. I'm looking forward to buying the author's knitting book and learning how to knit, too! I can't recommend this book highly enough for anyone who wants to learn crochet but is afraid it'll be too hard.