Now available in paperback, this best-selling title is THE essential
guide to crochet.
Ultimate Crochet Bible is a definitive reference for all aspects of
crochet - from the first chain to the care and maintenance of your
projects.
The first two chapters are packed with useful information such as
choosing and using a hook, how to read a pattern, holding the yarn and
basic stitches. Once you are armed with the basics, you can go on to
learn about a wide range of techniques. Traditional, lace-weight crochet
is covered in the Thread Crochet section. The yarn used tends to be fine
and the hooks are small, but this allows you to put more detail into a
piece of work. Filet and Irish crochet are covered here. The section on
Tunisian and Entrelac Crochet shows how elements of crochet and knitting
can be combined. Entrelac is a method of creating square shapes in order
to make a textured fabric that resembles basket weave.
In Working with Colour, the two main techniques of adding colour to a
piece of crochet - Intarsia and Jacquard - are explained. And to create
some really exciting effects, you can add beads and sequins to your
crochet. It's a relatively easy technique. In addition, there are
techniques for edgings, braids, fringes and tassels. Professional
Finishing Techniques provides all the know-how you need to take your
crochet to a whole new level. But whatever your level of experience,
this book will be an invaluable treasure trove of crochet techniques
that you will turn to time and time again.
Over 35,000 copies sold worldwide.
