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The Harmony Guides: Basic Crochet Stitches: 250 Stitches to Crochet
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Product Description
For those searching for stitch inspiration, this handbook brims with more than 200 new and old stitches to delight crocheters of all skill levels. Packed with tips and tricks, the guide outlines basic crochet techniques in addition to the latest trends in contemporary yarns—all of which are accompanied by easy-to-follow instructions. Projects include using the single cluster crochet stitch as a great foundation pattern for a textured scarf or implementing a trinity stitch to add warmth to an afghan design. The guide also reveals how to glam up a shawl with a striking hexagon stitch or a wavy shell stitch.
Product Details
- Amazon Sales Rank: #51220 in Books
- Published on: 2008-04-01
- Original language: English
- Number of items: 1
- Binding: Paperback
- 272 pages
Editorial Reviews
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"Erika Knight and Interweave Press have succeeded in making an old classic even better." —Monsters and Critics.com
About the Author
Erika Knight is a design consultant with a special interest in knitwear. She is the author of Simple Knits for Cherished Babies, Simple Knits for Easy Living, and Simple Knits for Little Cherubs.
Customer Reviews
PATTERNS GROUPED RE STITCH COMBOS
As an intermediate crocheter who is learning the craft through books, I would recommend this book. Though some of the patterns have been included in other texts, I find the presentation of the patterns in groups of similar types of stitch combinations, i.e., lace patterns etc. most helpful. My personal road to learning both crochet and knitting is to practice patterns that include similar concepts, thus reinforcing my understanding and assimilation of the particular area on which I have been concentrating. Also, I have incorporated patterns from this book into beautiful scarf patterns. The pictures are in color and the patterns are clearly represented.
Pretty, interestng ideas, often with variations
There is some great information in this book. It seems to have a flow from very simple to various trends (like shell shaped stitches, or puffs). Most of the instructions include both chart and written instructions, but a few don't have the chart which I admit I'd like to see on all of them even if they're a little dull.
Lovely!
For a crocheter, The Harmony Guides is valuable as an instructional manual. I am also glad that I purchased it, as a work of art, itself! I had the book out on my table, and guests (who do not knit or crochet) were paging through it and remarking on the beauty of it -- just to look at.
This book is an essential guide that will inspire you to make lots of new projects, incorporating new and challenging stitches that you might not have attempted before. What a super book!
