The Crochet Answer Book, 2nd Edition : Solutions to Every Problem You?ll Ever Face ; Answers to Every Question You?ll Ever Ask

445 Pages·2015·29.16 MB·English

by  Eckman

Once again, and always, to Bill, Meg, and Charles, for their
unwavering support and love, and to Tyler, for keeping me
company
Contents
Introduction
Chapter 1: Get a Grip . . . on Hooks and Other Tools
All about Hooks
Filling Your Tool Bag
Chapter 2: A Good Yarn
Kinds of Yarn
Yarn Facts and Figures
Yarn Substitutions
Working with Yarns
Working with Challenging Yarns
Endings and Beginnings
Chapter 3: Strong Foundations
Basic Foundation Chains
Variations on Foundation Chains
Chapter 4: In Stitches
The Basic Stitches
Placing the Hook and Turning Chains
Working with Basic Stitches
Decreasing and Increasing
Specialty Stitches
More about Stitches
Chapter 5: Tense about Gauge?
Getting Gauge
Gauge Matters
Chapter 6: Going in Circles . . . and Squares and Triangles
Good Beginnings
Happy Endings
Creating Flat Shapes
Problem-Solving Flat Shapes
Tips and Tricks
Granny Squares
Tubular Crochet
Chapter 7: A Whole Cloth
Search for the Perfect Fabric
Working with Color
Chapter 8: Pattern Language and Symbols
The Anatomy of Patterns
Size Matters
Pattern Talk
Finding and Using Patterns
Chapter 9: No-Sweat Sweaters
Analyzing the Swatch
Getting Oriented
Making the Right Size
Getting in Shape
Putting It All Together
Chapter 10: On the Edge
Crocheting Borders
Buttons and Buttonholes
Chapter 11: The Finish Line
All’s Well That Ends Well
Crocheter’s Block
Joining Motifs
Other Joining Stitches
Tender Care
Chapter 12: Something (Not Quite) Completely Different
Tunisian Crochet
Other Kinds of Crochet
Baubles and Beads
Appendix
Standard Crochet Abbreviations
Common Crochet Terms and Phrases
Standard Body Measurements & Sizing
Head Circumference Chart
Shoe Size Chart
Suggested Sizes for Accessories and Household Items
Yarn Care Symbols
Hook Inventory
To Learn More
Metric Conversion Chart
Copyright
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