Crochet for Beginners : A Stitch Dictionary with Step-by-Step Illustrations and 10 Easy Projects by Arica Presinal
Starts with colorful project completed, Dedication page and table of contents where important features are listed, and patterns.
Intro discusses how the author started out, very similar to mine but with knitting although I am a published crochet designer.
Book is good for all levels of crocheters. Equipment is discussed and what the features are for each one.
Hooks are displayed and also charts showing metric and US measurements. Variety of yarns are also discussed.
Other useful tools and also there is a chart of stitches and abbreviations used.
Stitches and how to make the various ones are described and shown in sketches.
Sketches are like having large print, you can see all the stitches.
Lots of excellent tips! 7 main stitches and they are shown in a finished swatch and what makes it special and when to use it.
The 7 stitches are all shown with their own attributes.
Special stitches are also explained in detail. Each of these are also shown with a finished swatch, how to work them up with sketches and written words and when to use them.
When I design I only use about 3 of the main stitches, this book opens a new world for me! Granny squares are also described and shown in detail in their own chapter.
How to read the pattern.
Each pattern starts with a title and summary of the item.
Finished measurements, gauge, material needed and instructions row by row and how to finish are included. SO many useful day to day projects, great for gift giving especially for those who cherish something made with your own hands.
Glossary is listed at the back and resources.
Index is included also, acknowledgements and about the author.
I received this review copy from The Callisto Publisher's Club and this is my honest opinion.
A KEEPER, x resource and go to book!
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