Box Set: The Complete Guide on How to Read Crochet Diagrams and Crochet Charts. Also contains 2 complete Books and How to Crochet and Knit
If you have ever wanted to learn how to read a crochet diagram or a crochet chart then you know how confusing this task can be. Now master crochet artist and designer Cynthia Welsh demystifies crochet diagrams and charts for you in her book, How to Read and Understand Crochet Diagrams and Charts; Open Up a Whole World of Patterns with Crochet Diagrams and Charts. Cynthia takes you through the steps of understanding the various crochet symbols used in diagrams and charts and then she provides easy crochet diagrams and charts for you to practice your new skills.
In this book Cynthia teaches you about yarn, crochet equipment, basic stitches, a few fun stitches, how to read a yarn label, and how to read and work a pattern. You will learn:
•All about yarn and hooks •How to start a foundation chain •How to crochet in the round •Single crochet stitch •Double crochet stitch •Half Double crochet stitch •Treble crochet stitch •Shell stitch •Cluster stitch •Puff stitch •All about gauge swatches and why they are important •How to change colors effortlessly •How to weave in tails securely •How to sew a seam correctly
Cynthia Welsh has been knitting for over 30 years and in her new book, Learn How to Knit in Just One Day; Learn the Basics of Knitting and Create Your First Project in One Day, Cynthia shares her expertise and experience to help you learn how to knit. With the techniques and tips in this book you will be able to knit your very first project in just one day. Written for the absolute beginner this book takes you from learning about yarn and equipment, learning basic stitches and how to read patterns, to knitting up your very first project. In this book you will learn the following:
•All about yarn •What types of needles are used in knitting •The knit stitch •The purl stitch •How to decrease in a pattern •How to increase in a pattern •How to cast on •How to bind off •How to read and understand a written pattern •Knitting graph basics