Davis - Crochet the Complete Guide

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Crocheting. 2. Crocheting--Patterns. I. Title.
TT820.D368 2009
746.434041--dc22 2008048723 Editor: Jennifer Claydon
Cover Designer: Julie Barnett
Interior Designer: Lauren Yusko
Production coordinator: Matt Wagner
Photograpers: Jane Davis and Ric Deliantoni
Illustrator: Jane Davis
Stylist: Nora Martini
Make-up Artist: Gina Weathersby
Technical Editor: Karen Manthey DEDICATION For my sister Joan ACKNOWLEDGMENTS I have had a great time working on this book. It has been a lot of fun trying out new stitch ideas and collecting them together with many of the classics that Ive used for years.

There have been several people who have helped me get this book together that I would like to thank. All the people at Krause Publications have been a joy to work with, especially my editor Jenni Claydon. Thank you for your deadlines, your patience and your attention to detail. Thank you, Candy Wiza at Krause Publications, for saying yes to this idea and for being so supportive and understanding. Thank you also to all the people at Krause Publications who helped to get this book out, especially Julie Barnett, who designed the cover, and Lauren Yusko, who designed the interior of the book. Contents CHAPTER ONE
Crochet Basics CHAPTER TWO
Stitch Patterns CHAPTER THREE
Basic ProjectsIntroduction Crochet is an amazing and incredibly varied needleart. Contents CHAPTER ONE
Crochet Basics CHAPTER TWO
Stitch Patterns CHAPTER THREE
Basic ProjectsIntroduction Crochet is an amazing and incredibly varied needleart.

Its hard to believe that from a simple hook and string you can create an unending number of patterns. The scope of crochet ranges from everyday utilitarian objects to highly ornate decorative items and expressions of art. Because of the many possibilities of crochet, the title of this book is a bit of a misnomer: How can any book about an evolving technique be complete? I have tried to include all that I can on the subject, starting with the basics. Stitch patterns follow the basics, with a wide variety of crochet techniques showcased, such as Tunisian crochet (see ). The book ends with several patterns for sweaters, scarves and more; you can follow the patterns I provided, or use them as jumping-off points to try out different stitches, patterns and techniques. This book is meant for crocheters of all skill levels, both as a how-to guide, and as a reference.

I hope you will come back to it again and again for ideas and information on all the different styles of crochet, for making everything from thread crochet lace, to thick, cozy afghans. I included everything here that I would want in a crochet reference book, and I know I will be checking it often to look up a pattern or check techniques. I hope that you find as much information and inspiration reading this book as I did writing it! CHAPTER ONE Crochet Basics From tools to techniques, this chapter containsall the information you need to get started with