{"product_id":"the-crochet-stitch-bible-by-betty-barnden-9780785830481","title":"The Crochet Stitch Bible","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe Crochet Stitch Bible\u003c\/em\u003e 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eCrochet 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Allen \u0026 Unwin Aotearoa New Zealand","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47487585583340,"sku":"9780785830481","price":35.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/9780785830481-the-crochet-stitch-bible.jpg?v=1775746688","url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/products\/the-crochet-stitch-bible-by-betty-barnden-9780785830481","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}