How to Crochet: Techniques and Projects for the
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If you've been thinking about taking up crochet, this guide for the absolute beginner is for you. This simple-to-follow project-based book takes you through the basic techniques of this fun and creative craft. You'll learn everything you need to get started, including how to do the basic stitches, read charts and patterns, and finish off your work.
Featuring 10 projects all introducing a different technique. Clear step-by-step instructions and simple projects perfect for beginners. Projects all accompanied by illustrations and photographs.
If you've been thinking about taking up crochet but didn't know where to start, this guide for the absolute beginner is for you. This simple-to-follow project-based book takes you through the basic techniques of this fun and creative craft.
You'll learn everything you need to get started, including how to do the basic stitches, read charts and patterns, and finish off your work. A troubleshooting section will guide you out of any difficulties too.
A range of techniquesβ including double crochet, working in the round, and making granny squaresβ is accompanied by a stylish project to make, including a tea cosy, a tablet cover, and mittens. Each technique is explained with the help of clear illustrations that will guide you every step of the way.
The straightforward explanations combined with desirable projects means that no matter how little crocheting experience you have to start with, you'll soon be impressing friends and family with your new-found creative skills.
How to Crochet: Techniques and Projects for the is authored by Emma Varnam, born in Devon, UK. Emma designs crocheted items as she is particularly drawn to the sculptural quality. She writes a successful blog, which receives over 30,000 hits a month, and has an Etsy pattern shop, giving her a good idea of the type of projects popular with yarn enthusiasts.
Emma trained as an art curator and museum manager, and is now the head of a museums service. Her other crochet titles include: Cute Crocheted Animals, Monster Hats, Animal Heads, and Crocheted Keyrings & Charms, all published with GMC.
Contains 45 photographs and 80 illustrations.
Book Details
INFORMATION
ISBN: 9781784943455
Publisher: GMC Publications
Format: Paperback / softback
Date Published: 06 April 2017
Country: United Kingdom
Imprint: Guild of Master Craftsman Publications Ltd
Illustration: 70 illustrations, 45 photographs in full colour
Audience: General / adult
DIMENSIONS
Width: 215.0mm
Height: 275.0mm
Weight: 250g
Pages: 92
About the Author
Born in Devon, UK, Emma Varnam designs crocheted items as she is particularly drawn to the sculptural quality. She writes a successful blog (which receives over 30,000 hits a month) and has an Etsy pattern shop, which gives her a good idea of the type of projects that are popular with yarn enthusiasts. Emma trained as an art curator and museum manager, and is now the head of a museums service. Emma's other crochet titles include: Cute Crocheted Animats, Monster Hats, Animal Heads and Crocheted Keyrings & Charms, all published with GMC.
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