The Complete Book of Crochet Stitch Designs

Informationen zum Autor Linda Schappers artistic vision is expressed in a wide range of media, from patchwork quilts and crochet to painting and liturgical textiles, all of which are characterized by a folk-art style. She has traveled and taught extensively in more than 30 countries, had some 100 exhibits of her patchwork quilts, and written eight books--four of them on crochet. Linda lives in Orlando, Florida. Klappentext A classic of stitchwork, The Complete Book of Crochet Stitch Designs has now been updated with all-new diagrams and full-color photography, and showcases 500 designs-from traditional favorites to originals found nowhere else. There are soft and lacy patterns; some that mimic knitting, weaving, or patchwork; and others that use large openwork and popcorn stitches. Each stitch design features: A photo Reader-friendly instructions A diagram showing the stitch and its placement-so it's easy to understand the entire design at a glance. The guide also includes a pictorial index, which displays the complete pattern, and directions for all basic crochet stitches. Both beginners and experienced crocheters alike will turn to this invaluable reference for years to come. A Main Selection of the Crafter's Choice Book Club. Zusammenfassung This comprehensive book, updated just a few years ago with all new diagrams and full-color photography, offers 500 designs from classic patterns to originals you'll find nowhere else.

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A classic of stitchwork, The Complete Book of Crochet Stitch Designs has now been updated with all-new diagrams and full-color photography, and showcases 500 designs-from traditional favorites to originals found nowhere else.

There are soft and lacy patterns; some that mimic knitting, weaving, or patchwork; and others that use large openwork and popcorn stitches. Each stitch design features:

• A photo
• Reader-friendly instructions
• A diagram showing the stitch and its placement-so it's easy to understand the entire design at a glance. The guide also includes a pictorial index, which displays the complete pattern, and directions for all basic crochet stitches. Both beginners and experienced crocheters alike will turn to this invaluable reference for years to come.

A Main Selection of the Crafter's Choice Book Club.

Zusammenfassung
This comprehensive book, updated just a few years ago with all new diagrams and full-color photography, offers 500 designs from classic patterns to originals you'll find nowhere else.