Crimbleton - How to Crochet Vol. I. A Complete Beginners Guide With Step by Step Instructions With Pictures! : Learn the Basics From Hook Selection , Yarn Type and the Different Patterns. Become an Expert

This book is highly recommended for those who are interested in learning, applying and making a profit with their spare time and effort. Crochet is a form of craftsmanship that enhances your creativity, gives a feeling of accomplishment, and makes your spare time productive. This book is a complete guideline to learn the art of crocheting with attractive images and simple instructions.

So, what are you waiting for? Just grab it and enjoy!

Introduction

I want to thank you and congratulate you for downloading the book, How to Crochet Vol. 1.

This book contains proven steps and strategies on how to crochet.

Maybe you do not know, but crochet has been one of the most sophisticated forms of craftsmanship and artwork for hundreds of years, all over the world. If you are here to learn how to crochet, you must also learn to treat yourself as a real artist. And the interesting thing is that anyone can learn to crochet very easily and comfortably in their spare time. This means that you can do it at anytime you choose. You can make it your hobby, as well as a good profession.

In the following book, you will learn what crochet is, how to perform it, numerous designs you can apply, how to follow and create new fashion, and how to earn money through crocheting. You will even learn how to expand your little, tiny crochet business into a giant company!

So, take the journey with us and enjoy!

Thanks again for downloading this book, I hope you enjoy it!

Why I Wrote This Book

I wrote this book because I believe I am a good friend of people who want to make their free time productive, meaningful and enjoyable. I like fueling your creativity in many delicate ways. Crochet allows you to develop your talent and interest in the most interesting way. To make things even easier, I assert the simplest ways and methods to learn how to crochet. Hopefully, you will enjoy it very much. This book will provide you with step by step instructions and images which allow you to easily learn the crochet techniques.

Why You Should Read This Book

This book will help you to not only find a great hobby, but make money as well (if you are interested). A hobby or passion can be a profession if you give it enough time every day. If you give a little effort each day for crocheting, you can be a winner. On the other hand, if you have a good amount of money in your pocket already any you just want to spend time alone or with family, you can enjoy crochet as a hobby. Your creativity, fashionable trendy taste, designing sense and a little dedication can make you Crochet Master. In this book, you will find many simple and easy tips to learn how to crochet. I have given pictorial descriptions of the methods of learning crochet to better help you understand the technique. I have also included several images and tips for making fashionable dresses and other accessories so that you can learn it, apply it and make many things easily.

So, learn crochet by reading this book. Accomplish your magnificant creativity. Its fun to give your own handmade little gifts to your friends, family, and other loved ones. Turn your creativity and passion into a little businessturn your fun into a dream!

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2014

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The information provided in this book is designed to provide helpful information on the subjects discussed. This book is not meant to be used, nor should it be used, to diagnose or treat any medical condition. For diagnosis or treatment of any medical problem, consult your own physician. The publisher and author are not responsible for any specific health or allergy needs that may require medical supervision and are not liable for any damages or negative consequences from any treatment, action, application or preparation, to any person reading or following the information in this book. Any references included are provided for informational purposes only and do not constitute endorsement of any websites or other sources. Readers should be aware that any websites listed in this book may change.

Table of Contents

Chapter 1

What is Crochet?

CROCHET

Crochet is a form of art and craft used for creating fabric from yarn, thread, or other material strands using a crochet hook. There are several materials such as metals, woods, or plastic that can be used to make the hook. The materials can be commercially manufactured. Though similar, crocheting and knitting are not same. Crochet differs from knitting in that only one stitch is active at one time, stitches are made with the same diameter of yarn and are comparably taller, and a single crochet hook is used instead of two knitting needles. Moreover, crochet has its own system of symbols to represent stitch types.

ELEMENTS THAT ARE REQUIRED TO START LEARNING

There are mainly two materials for crochet: a hook and material. Other tools are convenient for keeping stitches counted, measuring crocheted fabric, or making related accessories, such as a pom-pom circle, used to make pom-poms.

HOOKS

The crochet hook may be made from bone, bamboo, plastic, steel or even aluminum. Because sizing is categorized by the diameter of the hook's shaft, a crafter aims to create stitches of a certain size in order to reach a particular gauge specified in a given pattern.

Usually, steel crochet hooks range in size from 0.4 to 3.5 millimeters. The American size is from 00 to 16. These hooks are used for fine crochet work, such as doilies and lace.

Artisan-made hooks are often made of hand-turned woods, sometimes decorated with semi-precious stones or beads.

A hairpin loom is often used to create lacey and long stitches, known as hairpin lace. While this is not in itself a hook, it is a device used in conjunction with a crochet hook to produce stitches.

For specific reasons, you should keep in mind the classifications and sizes of hook.

There are two classification of a hook: