Hilary Mackin - Big Book Of Weekend Crochet Projects

Big Book of
Weekend
Crochet Projects

Big Book of Weekend Crochet Projects

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In recent years, crochet has become as popular as knittingboth crafts made more interesting due to the wonderful yarns available as well as the trends in fashion. Crocheted accessories not only look stunning, but they are also comfortable to wear.

To crochet, you need to grasp just a few basic stitches. All pattern stitches are variations on these basic stitches, providing interesting textures and different looks. You can crochet just about anywhere, so slip your project into your bag if you have a train or bus ride, or crochet while waiting for an appointment. Onlookers will be fascinated by your expertise and dexterity and astonished at how quickly the work grows.

The possibilities are endless. With just a hook and some yarn, you can create anything from a delicate lacy tunic to a warm jacket. Using some of the wonderful specialty yarns available, you can also create some stunning accessories, from shimmery scarves to hats and bags. Making items for babies and children is a real joy because there is such a wonderful range of soft and colorful yarns to choose from. And once your wardrobe is complete, you can begin to transform your home with some wonderful crocheted pieces, such as a stylish bedspread, a colorful throw, or a fun faux-fur rug and pillows.

This book includes some simple patterns aimed at the beginner as well as more complex patterns for those who prefer something a little more challenging. So give it a tryyoull soon be hooked on this fun, rewarding, and fashionable craft!

Crochet is incredibly versatile, and the beauty of this wonderful craft is that you can achieve so many different effects with the simplest of materials. All you really need to get started is a crochet hook and a ball of yarn. In this section, you will find valuable information about tools, yarns, and following a pattern successfully.

Available in a wide range of sizes, crochet hooks are graded by several different systems. The simplest system is the metric one, which is used in Europe and is becoming familiar in the United States. Metrically sized hooks range from a tiny 0.6-mm (0.02-inch; a little narrower than a pin) up to a chunky 15-mm (0.6-inch).

Crochet hooks come in many sizes.

Medium- and large-sized American hooksreferred to as regular (or jiffy in the case of large ones)are graded by letter and/or number (the latter corresponding to knitting-needle sizes), with the size increasing along with the number or rank in the alphabet. The smallest is a B/1 (2.25 mm [0.09 inch]), and the largest are graded Q or S (about 16 and 19 mm [0.6 and 0.75 inch], respectively). These medium-to-large hooks and their metric equivalents are commonly made of aluminum, plastic, or, less often, wood, bamboo, or bone. Small American hooks, made of steel, are sized in reverse numerical order, from 00 (about 3 mm [0.12 inch]) down to a minuscule 14 (about 0.6 mm [0.02 inch]).

Extra-long crochet hooks are used for Tunisian crochet (also called afghan stitch); some of these have a hook at each end of the shank for making double-faced, two-color fabrics.

The table shows metric and U.S. equivalent sizes. Please note, however, that the equivalents are not usually exact and there are even slight variations between American manufacturers. If you cannot obtain the correct gauge using an American hook, you might do better with the metric equivalent.