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Crochet Techniques (Milner Craft Series)

Crochet Techniques (Milner Craft Series)
By Renate Kirkpatrick

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There are more unique crochet stitches than anyone can count—which is what makes this remarkable book so valuable for crocheters. Each of its sampler rugs introduces the reader to a variety of new stitches. One consists of 36 squares, all in yarn of the same color, yet each with its own distinctive stitch. Another is a tasseled circle made with 19 multicolored hexagons. Still more projects are based on a jacquard stitch; Tunisian crochet (also called tricot); and rochenit (sometimes known as “on the double” crochet). Making any one of them is an education in the art of crochet. Plus, the result is a spectacularly beautiful rug.

 

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  • Amazon Sales Rank: #1011653 in Books
  • Published on: 2008-03-04
  • Original language: English
  • Number of items: 1
  • Binding: Paperback
  • 208 pages

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Knit Today:Look out for this informative and comprehensive book. It is a valuable reference for any lover of crochet with a wide selection of stitch patterns and techniques. There are 36 linear stitch patterns and 19 in-the-round motifs that can be used for many different projects and ideas. The book presents them as morsels that can then be combined to create rugs and throws as a decorative reference that can inspire you again and again. The book then progresses to colour work where 30 squares are charted as cololurful patterns that can all be extended and worked in any shade you like. Carrying on further than many other crochet books, Renate then shows how to work another 36 patterns in Tunisian crochet and 30 ways with crochenit, a derivative of Tunisian crochet. As well as being an extensive collection of patterns for an avid crocheter, the book is also an excellent primer for anyone who is new to crochet. The basics of the technique are thoroughly and clearly explained in down to earth language and excellent diagrams and is an excellent source.

Customer Reviews

Great afghan sampler book5
Written by an Australian teacher of crochet, this book is a great way to learn a lot of interesting sts while making a lovely "rug". For Americans these rugs are actually afghans as the yarn used is dk or worsted with G or H hooks. Each of the 5 projects is a sampler and instructions are written out in both English and American terminology as well as symbols and a symbol guide. First is a classic 36 st sampler with mainly familiar patterns. Then a hexagon sampler (motifs) of 19 patterns. Jacquard is third with 30 patterns, Tunisian sampler with 36 patterns and finally crochenit with 30 patterns.
Crochenit uses a double-ended hook. Print and paper is good and lots of color for the instructions. Binding seems pretty sturdy in this oversize paperback. Book can be compared to the Tracy and Levin "Crochet your way" with a lot of explanatory material throughout the book. I didn't see entrelac crochet among the squares and there is no index. While I haven't made anything yet, I find the book to be very impressive with a wealth of material seldom found in any of my other books. Highly recommended to all crocheters and especially for those wanting to learn new methods.

Thanks very much.5
Thanks for a great service. the book I ordered arrived ahead of schedule and I was informed all the way of my order progress. Thanks very much, would highly recommend.