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Interlocking Crochet: 80 Original Stitch Patterns Plus Techniques and Projects
Get hooked on Interlocking Crochet!
Step-by-step illustrations of the crochet stitches that turn yarn into incredible interlocking crochet fabric
A stitch dictionary with 80 beautiful stitch patterns
10 projects ranging from lovely, luxurious scarves to big, cozy afghans
Try your hand (and crochet hook!) at this unique and interesting techniqueyou might never want to go back to regular crochet again!
Do you want to create incredible crochet projects that will leave even experienced crocheters amazed and wondering, "How did she do that?" Would you like to crochet one project that has two unique, attractive looks? Try the technique of interlocking crochet, which takes simple stitches and turns them into richly textured, reversible fabrics.
There has never been a book that explores this technique so thoroughly. Inside Interlocking Crochet you'll find:
Step-by-step illustrations of the crochet stitches that turn yarn into incredible interlocking crochet fabric
A stitch dictionary with 80 beautiful stitch patterns
10 projects ranging from lovely, luxurious scarves to big, cozy afghans
Try your hand (and crochet hook!) at this unique and interesting techniqueyou might never want to go back to regular crochet again!
130 pages, Kindle Edition
First published November 12, 2010
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October 3, 2011
This book is a reference guide to interlocking crochet (also known as intermeshing or interlock filet crochet) with 80 stitch patterns.
What I like:
I don't know of any other stitch guide focused on interlocking crochet, so it's mere existence is something I enjoy.
Color photographs show the front and the back of each stitch. The pictures use high contrast yarns so the designs are really clear.
There are many really interesting geometric patterns.
What I don't like (or what's missing):
There is an error in the basic instructions which can make the process quite confusing. (Corrections for the book can be found on the author's web site.)
Most of the stitches are done in the same yarns, which can make looking through the book a bit dull.
There is no pattern difficulty rating.
The binding doesn't lay flat, so it is difficult to crochet and read the pattern at the same time.
There are no stitch symbols, only pattern abbreviations.
The colors used in the finished project patterns didn't much appeal to me.
If you are a crocheter looking for new stitches or to dive deeply into the interlocking crochet technique, you will enjoy this book. It isn't a "must have" for the general crochet collection though.
What I like:
I don't know of any other stitch guide focused on interlocking crochet, so it's mere existence is something I enjoy.
Color photographs show the front and the back of each stitch. The pictures use high contrast yarns so the designs are really clear.
There are many really interesting geometric patterns.
What I don't like (or what's missing):
There is an error in the basic instructions which can make the process quite confusing. (Corrections for the book can be found on the author's web site.)
Most of the stitches are done in the same yarns, which can make looking through the book a bit dull.
There is no pattern difficulty rating.
The binding doesn't lay flat, so it is difficult to crochet and read the pattern at the same time.
There are no stitch symbols, only pattern abbreviations.
The colors used in the finished project patterns didn't much appeal to me.
If you are a crocheter looking for new stitches or to dive deeply into the interlocking crochet technique, you will enjoy this book. It isn't a "must have" for the general crochet collection though.
January 23, 2014
Challenging technique for experienced crocheters. It could be lovely if you had time to really practice it, but honestly I found it frustrating. I kept trying a basic pattern & kept doing something (different) wrong each time & had to rip it out. So for me, not worth the effort, but if you can master it, this book would be very handy.
July 26, 2021
Some really good books and I can't wait to make some beautiful items.
April 12, 2023
I gave up. Couldn’t follow it. Maybe better drawings or photos would have helped.
March 3, 2023
Not for Beginners!
You will need to have some basic skills to start. Chain, double crochet, and filet mesh, to start. Once you have crocheted an afghan, and a filet crochet doily, you might be okay to start.
The explanations are not clear- and there is no standard language for this method of crochet. Interlocking Crochet is a trademark name, but I’ve heard it called Locking, or Locked, Filet Mesh, and others.
The very short explanation is, you are working two filet crochet pieces together at once, perhaps if you can understand how you can knit two socks, one inside the other. You always only ever work one color into that same color. Say you’re working with black and white yarn. The black only ever works black, and white stitches work only ever white stitches.
There are now videos, and you should watch them before ever picking up hook and yarn. Otherwise, there may be a mess.
There are pictures, but the kindle version makes it less easy to use. The pictures are too few, and not enough detail. Be very sure to use high contrast yarns, say, black and white, or pastels and very dark colors.
You will need to have some basic skills to start. Chain, double crochet, and filet mesh, to start. Once you have crocheted an afghan, and a filet crochet doily, you might be okay to start.
The explanations are not clear- and there is no standard language for this method of crochet. Interlocking Crochet is a trademark name, but I’ve heard it called Locking, or Locked, Filet Mesh, and others.
The very short explanation is, you are working two filet crochet pieces together at once, perhaps if you can understand how you can knit two socks, one inside the other. You always only ever work one color into that same color. Say you’re working with black and white yarn. The black only ever works black, and white stitches work only ever white stitches.
There are now videos, and you should watch them before ever picking up hook and yarn. Otherwise, there may be a mess.
There are pictures, but the kindle version makes it less easy to use. The pictures are too few, and not enough detail. Be very sure to use high contrast yarns, say, black and white, or pastels and very dark colors.
January 16, 2023
I found a New Way to Crochet!
I had never heard of this but have seen many things made this way. It is broken down in a way that I understood and have a whole new world of patterns to buy!!! 🥰
I had never heard of this but have seen many things made this way. It is broken down in a way that I understood and have a whole new world of patterns to buy!!! 🥰
February 15, 2013
A really interesting technique that I definitely want to try out when I have more time!
June 14, 2016
Lots of cool looking designs in this book... One technique I haven't yet tried. Another to the bucket list...
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