To someone completely unfamiliar with the art of crochet, it can seem like a dauntingly tricky pastime. For an eager-to-learn novice, a simple and basic guide to crocheting can make a huge difference, and that’s what Crochet for the Absolute Beginner aims to be. Follow along with the clear pattern language and close-up detailed shots
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The perfect way to get your child interested in crocheting is by giving them simple and easy-to-follow, step-by-step instructions and child-friendly projects. The level of difficulty progresses throughout the book, so a novice crocheter can start from learning simple chains and basic techniques before moving on to more complex projects, like a larger afghan or
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The ripple stitch is a great stitch to use to add some variety to any multi-colored blanket or throw, and this book, full of over 50 original stitches, is the perfect accompaniment. With full color photos and clear, easy-to-follow diagrams, 100 Colorful Ripple Stitches to Crochet will guide you through a variety of fun and
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It’s time for another Know Your Hook! This time around we’ll tackle the hook sizes I-K, 5.5–6.5mm. These three hook sizes are the middle of the bunch in terms of standard crochet projects, so it’s no surprise that they go best with the commonly used worsted weight yarn. This medium thickness yarn is ideal for just about anything from afghans to warm winter accessories.
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1. Hold the yarn a few inches from the end and wrap it around your fingers.
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1. Chain four to start your row. Yarn over twice and insert the hook into the stitch next to the base of the chain.
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1. Yarn over and insert the hook under the V of the 3rd chain stitch from the hook.
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1. Yarn over and insert the hook under the V of the chain stitch from the hook. Yarn over again and pull the yarn through the V.
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1. Insert the hook under both front and book loops (or, under the complete “V”) of the 2nd chain from the hook. Wrap the yarn over the hook from back to front (yarn over) and draw it through the V.
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1. Make a slipknot and position it near the end of the hook. Wrap the working yarn (yarn that is attached to the ball) around the hook (also called a yarn over).
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