Handbook of Crochet Stitches

Mar 10

Betty Barnden is a famous knitting, crochet and embroidery expert, who has designed hundreds of patterns for Sirdar, Patons, Jaeger and other leading knitwear companies. You'll find every crochet stitch you could ever want inside her newest book. It's an essential guide for all crocheters, with each stitch explained in full, and a photo of a stitched sample, row-by-row instructions and easy to read charts. The book also introduces you to different yarns and tools.

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Mar 10

Ideal for anyone who wants to invent their own patterns, this helpful little guide gives you over 200 illustrated stitch patterns to experiment with - from basic patterns to textured stitches, fans and shells, mesh and filet stitches, openwork and lace, spikes, relief stitches, trims, clusters, puffs and bobbles - and more! There are flower patterns and special stitches like overlaid steps and woven checks, too - all in all, an invaluable guide.

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