What if you could take a course in crochet and each week a different master crocheter were to teach you the technique for which they are best known? "Crochet Master Class" is your guide to the incredible range of crochet possibilities. Eighteen different techniques are thoroughly explained by today'[...]
The very first stitch a new knitter learns is the garter stitch; it's the foundation for every later skill. Usually, budding stitchers then go on to purl and more advanced techniques and forget the garter's vast potential. But this entire collection is dedicated to that first stitch and knitters wil[...]
Answers questions such as where to work on a starting chain, how to change yarn colors in the middle of a row, what does it mean to turn at the end of a row, and whats the difference between finish off and end off?
Explains what yarns to buy for various projects
Tells how to do increasing [...]
Easy to carry along in the project bag
Includes a wide variety of interesting stitches for all skill levels, from beginner to advanced
Contains 86 stitch patterns, in 7 categories (Clusters, Textured Stitches, Picots, V-sts, Special Stitches, Shells, and Miscellaneous)
Easy-to-follow,[...]
A complete collection of borders, bands, dimensional flowers, tassels, beads, fringes, cords, braids, ruffles and curls, and more.[...]
This wonderful collection of 50 innovative square designs will quickly become a much-used volume in your personal crochet library. Whether you are looking for a colorful square for a child's afghan, a square suitable for your favorite man, or a dramatic flower design, you'll find it here. The square[...]
From circles to squares and hearts to fans, this book by Jean Leinhauser offers a fabulous collection of 50 individual motifs to crochet. Although the motifs are shown made in size 10 bedspread-weight cotton, you can choose the weight and type of thread that best suits your taste. Use the motifs as [...]
Like the frosting on the cupcake, or the tiara on the bride, a beautiful border is the finishing touch for a lovingly created afghan, whether knitted or crocheted. Borders can be elegant or whimsical, can match or contrast with the afghan, and can lift even the simplest afghan from "ordinary" into t[...]
Leaflet features nine heirloom treasure afghans to crochet by designers Jean Leinhauser and Rita Weiss. This afghan collection is even more special because of the use of borders - wonderful borders that add an elegant touch.[...]
5628 Shawls, Wraps, & Ponchos: Knit a shawl, wrap, or poncho in just one weekend? Yes, it's possible These 11 designs can all be made in a short time, whether it's a standard "weekend" of Friday night through Monday morning, an extended holiday weekend, or a couple of days where you settle in and r[...]
5629 Make in a Weekend Shawls: Need a quick shawl to make a fashion statement or to wrap someone special in your prayers and friendship? You're sure to find a design that's just right in this creative crochet collection. The 12 designs offer a wide array of looks for all ages -- even toddlers Lacy [...]