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

by Maggie Righetti (Author) "I can still remember the first piece of crocheting I ever saw..." (more)
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Product Description

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 yarnsDetermining gaugeWorking with the right toolsHow to interpret patterns and instructionsIncreasing and decreasingHow to fix mistakesBasic stitches (chain, double, triple, slip)Sixteen different fabric pattern stitchesAssembling the finished productHow to block, clean, and care for crocheted articlesand much moreEach 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.

About the Author

Maggie Righetti, author of Knitting in Plain English, and The Universal Yarn Finder, is an internationall recognized authority on knitting and crochet. She lives in Atlanta, Georgia.

• Paperback: 244 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 (View shipping rates and policies)
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