The Crocheter's Companion

by Nancy Brown

This pocket-sized spiral-bound reference for crochet-lovers is designed to fit into a project bag or basket, lie flat for easy use during project-making, and provide the essential information that crocheters need to have at their fingertips. Step-by-step instruction, helpful hints, and simple illustrations demystify this beautiful folk art. From basic and advanced stitches, finishing techniques, and special touches to time-honored favorite patterns, motifs, and medallions, this is an indispensable resource for the serious and beginner crocheter alike.

Genres: Crochet, Crafts, Nonfiction, Reference, Knitting

112 pages, Paperback

First published September 1, 2002

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Reviews

[Abbey · Rating 5 out of 5]

Wow. three-for-three with craft books today! This one is also superb, although it is definitely a "basics" book only. But, as such, it's excellent AND it's spiral-bound!! (grin)

Filled with pretty much everything you ever wanted to know about how-to-crochet, all the basic shapes and stitches, laid out in simple diagrams, with good writing and arrangement of information. This small hard-cover book is perfect for keeping in/with your ongoing projects, easy to carry with you if the need arises, and very sturdy.

Perfect basic "go-to" for all crocheters, or those who would like to be crocheters! Yet another very worthwhile book to keep in your own craft library.

[MD · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is a wonderful basic reference book. It covers how to read patterns, the most commonly used stitches, how to tie off, blocking, common motifs, changing colors, adding beads, edgings, filet, Irish crochet, and more. It also has some really helpful information and troubleshooting tips on things like foundation chains. I love that it's spiral bound too.

[Emily · Rating 4 out of 5]

So useful, I had two of them! Good, basic, smaller reference book to keep in a stash bag.

[Katherine · Rating 5 out of 5]

The most helpful crochet guide I've found so far. Easy to read and use.

[Carmen · Rating 4 out of 5]

A book of stitches! Wonderful.

[Sally Brooks · Rating 5 out of 5]

Probably need to purchase

[Jennifer · Rating 5 out of 5]

My go-to reference book I keep with me whenever I am working on a project.