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The Complete Photo Guide to Crochet

The Essential Reference for Novice and Expert Crocheters
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The Complete Photo Guide to Crochet by Margaret Hubert is a comprehensive resource perfect for both beginners and experienced crocheters. It provides detailed, step-by-step instructions and hundreds of photographs illustrating various techniques and stitches. The book also includes a wide array of patterns, offering inspiration and guidance for creating beautiful crochet projects.
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This book may appeal to you if you are keen on learning crochet from the ground up or wish to refine your skills with step-by-step photo instructions. It's perfect for both beginners looking to start crocheting and experienced crafters interested in discovering new techniques and patterns.

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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.

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The Complete Photo Guide to Crochet is the ultimate reference for all methods of crochet—a comprehensive guide for both beginner and experienced crocheters alike! This comprehensive reference book covers all aspects of crochet.

This book provides a reference for all methods, including Tunisian, filet, intermeshing, broomstick lace, Bruges lace, and freeform crochet. It includes step-by-step instructions for all the basic stitches and swatches of hundreds of stitch patterns with complete instructions.

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  • All new projects
  • 20 new stitch patterns
  • Expanded basics
  • Expanded freeform crochet section
  • Expanded granny square section

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Margaret Hubert's The Complete Photo Guide to Crochet is praised for its full-colour photos and clear presentation of techniques, making it particularly useful for beginners looking to explore the craft. The book includes an array of stitch samples, both pictured and charted, which enhance its instructional value for crafters.

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781589237988

Publisher: Quarto Publishing Group USA Inc

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 15 July 2014

Country: United States

Imprint: Creative Publishing International, US

Edition: 2nd edition

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Width: 275.0mm

Height: 210.0mm

Weight: 1020g

Pages: 272

About the Author

MARGARET HUBERT designs for yarn companies and book & magazine publishers including Crochet, Interweave Press, and Crochet Fantasy. She teaches at yarn shops, retreats, and national gatherings and rarely misses a national conference in the needle arts field. She is the author of 12 other books including five books in the Hooked series, Knits for Men, Plus Size Crochet, Knit or Crochet-Have It Your Way, The Complete Photo Guide to Crochet, & The Complete Photo Guide to Knitting.

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