Harmony Guides: Basic Crochet Stitches (The Harmony Guides) [Paperback]

Erika Knight (Editor)

Book Description

Series: The Harmony Guides | Publication Date: April 1, 2008

For those searching for stitch inspiration, this handbook brims with more than 200 new and old stitches to delight crocheters of all skill levels. Packed with tips and tricks, the guide outlines basic crochet techniques in addition to the latest trends in contemporary yarns—all of which are accompanied by easy-to-follow instructions. Projects include using the single cluster crochet stitch as a great foundation pattern for a textured scarf or implementing a trinity stitch to add warmth to an afghan design. The guide also reveals how to glam up a shawl with a striking hexagon stitch or a wavy shell stitch.

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"Erika Knight and Interweave Press have succeeded in making an old classic even better."  —Monsters and Critics.com

About the Author

Erika Knight is a design consultant with a special interest in knitwear. She is the author of Simple Knits for Cherished Babies, Simple Knits for Easy Living, and Simple Knits for Little Cherubs.

Product Details

• Paperback: 272 pages
• Publisher: Interweave Press (April 1, 2008)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1596680814
• ISBN-13: 978-1596680814
• Product Dimensions: 8.6 x 8.6 x 0.8 inches
• Shipping Weight: 2.8 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (11 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #78,759 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars basics and beyond, June 14, 2010

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Bun-Bun Baxter (billerica, ma United States) - See all my reviews

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This review is from: Harmony Guides: Basic Crochet Stitches (The Harmony Guides) (Paperback)

This guide walks the reader through the gamut of crochet competence, from kindergarten to post-doc, as it were. I am a fairly experienced crocheter but had never learned how to read a diagram until using this book. Each stitch pattern is presented in a clear, close-to-real-size photo, written directions, and a stitch diagram. This three-pronged approach is very helpful in clearing up any confusion the reader might experience in learning the stitch.

Some of the 250 stitches are somewhat redundant, with only negligible differences. The diagram key and abbreviations section appear at the end of the book, and would better have been included in the instructions section that precedes the gallery fo stitches.

15 of 19 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars PATTERNS GROUPED RE STITCH COMBOS, August 13, 2008

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Cat Lover (PA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Harmony Guides: Basic Crochet Stitches (The Harmony Guides) (Paperback)

As an intermediate crocheter who is learning the craft through books, I would recommend this book. Though some of the patterns have been included in other texts, I find the presentation of the patterns in groups of similar types of stitch combinations, i.e., lace patterns etc. most helpful. My personal road to learning both crochet and knitting is to practice patterns that include similar concepts, thus reinforcing my understanding and assimilation of the particular area on which I have been concentrating. Also, I have incorporated patterns from this book into beautiful scarf patterns. The pictures are in color and the patterns are clearly represented.

9 of 11 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Pretty, interestng ideas, often with variations, January 21, 2009

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Hazel Addams "Bookish Blond Punk" (Portland, OR) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Harmony Guides: Basic Crochet Stitches (The Harmony Guides) (Paperback)

There is some great information in this book. It seems to have a flow from very simple to various trends (like shell shaped stitches, or puffs). Most of the instructions include both chart and written instructions, but a few don't have the chart which I admit I'd like to see on all of them even if they're a little dull.