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The Crochet Stitch Bible

The Essential Illustrated Reference Over 200 Traditional and Contemporary Stitches
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The Crochet Stitch Bible by Betty Barnden is an essential guide featuring over 200 crochet stitches, catering to both beginners and experts. The book provides detailed, step-by-step instructions and clear photographs alongside symbol charts for a wide range of stitches, including basic, textured, lace, and multi-colour techniques. Its spiral-bound format allows it to stay open flat for easy reference during crafting.
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This book is ideal for crafters who want to deepen their crochet skills, whether just starting out or seeking advanced stitch techniques. It is also a valuable resource for knitters and textile hobbyists interested in versatile, portable crafts.

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The essential illustrated reference with over 200 traditional and contemporary stitches with easy-to-follow charts.

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The Crochet Stitch Bible contains over 200 stitches, explained in full, and is a perfect starter guide for beginners, with advanced projects and details for experts. The handy spiral bound design allows this book to be laid open on a work surface for easy reference, and makes a wonderful addition to the library of any crafter, crocheter, or knitter.

This comprehensive guide includes step-by-step instructions for basic stitches, textured stitches, fans and shells stitches, mesh and filet stitches, openwork and lace stitches, trims and edgings, clusters, puffs, bobbles, spike, relief, Tunisian, multi-colour, squares, and special stitches. Each crochet stitch is accompanied by a photograph sample, row-by-row instructions, and easy-to-follow symbol charts.

Crochet is the technique of making a looped fabric from a continuous length of yarn, using a single hook. The word 'crochet' itself derives from the French 'croc,' meaning a hook (or crook); an old Scottish name for crochet is 'shepherd's knitting.' It is one of the most portable and flexible of crafts, requiring only a hook and some yarn. Once you have mastered the basic techniques, you can create a fascinating variety of effects.

Series: Artist/Craft Bible Series

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  • The Crochet Stitch Bible
    The Crochet Stitch Bible contains over 200 stitches, explained in full, and is a perfect starter guide for beginners, with advanced projects and details for experts. The handy spiral bound design allows this book to be laid open on a work surface for easy reference, and makes a wonderful addition to the library of any crafter, crocheter, or knitter. This...
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ISBN: 9780785830481

Publisher: Quarto Publishing Group USA Inc

Format: Spiral bound

Date Published: 01 May 2013

Country: United States

Imprint: Chartwell Books Inc.,U.S.

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 29.0mm

Width: 146.0mm

Height: 197.0mm

Weight: 644g

Pages: 256

About the Author

Betty Barnden is a needlecraft designer whose crochet designs have appeared in magazines and been published by prestigious yarn companies. She has written books on knitting and embroidery, including The Embroidery Stitch Bible; The Crochet Stitch Bible; Filet Crochet; and 200 Knitting Tips, Techniques & Trade Secrets. Betty continues to inspire crochet fans the world over.

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