With stitches, techniques, patterns, and projects, this is your all-in-one crochet compendium!
This is like three books in one, and crocheters of all levels will rejoice at this essential, lavishly illustrated guide to the craft. Step-by-step color photographs lay out all the basic techniques and stitches, followed by a dictionary of crochet patterns including granny squares, colorwork, lacy motifs, and edgings--all with a full-color swatch photograph, instructions, and a diagram. Practice your newfound techniques on more than 25 designs for gorgeous crocheted sweaters, shawls, hats, bags, and more. Chosen from the pages of Vogue Knitting Crochet magazine, they're all popular, beautiful, and timeless.