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Crochet for Beginners : A Stitch Dictionary with Step-by-Step Illustrations and 10 Easy Projects
Learn how to crochet with this complete beginner’s guide
With just a little yarn and a crochet hook, you can enjoy a relaxing new hobby while creating beautiful gifts, garments, and decor. This guide and stitch dictionary shows you how to get started with step-by-step instructions and illustrations for 30 fundamental crochet stitches and techniques—plus a collection of fun projects to help you practice your skills.
What sets Crochet for Beginners apart from other crochet
The basics of crochet—Learn the different types of hooks and yarn, essential and nice-to-have tools, and explanations of important crochet terms.Skill-building stitches—Start with the most basic stitches and work your way up to more intricate ones as you learn techniques like following a pattern, joining pieces, changing colors, and more.10 beginner projects—Put everything you learn into practice with simple and beautiful projects, including a beanie, a crochet tool holder, a circle bag, and a blanket.
Develop your crochet skills with this beginner-friendly guide to success.
With just a little yarn and a crochet hook, you can enjoy a relaxing new hobby while creating beautiful gifts, garments, and decor. This guide and stitch dictionary shows you how to get started with step-by-step instructions and illustrations for 30 fundamental crochet stitches and techniques—plus a collection of fun projects to help you practice your skills.
What sets Crochet for Beginners apart from other crochet
The basics of crochet—Learn the different types of hooks and yarn, essential and nice-to-have tools, and explanations of important crochet terms.Skill-building stitches—Start with the most basic stitches and work your way up to more intricate ones as you learn techniques like following a pattern, joining pieces, changing colors, and more.10 beginner projects—Put everything you learn into practice with simple and beautiful projects, including a beanie, a crochet tool holder, a circle bag, and a blanket.
Develop your crochet skills with this beginner-friendly guide to success.
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140 pages, Kindle Edition
Published May 17, 2022
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August 6, 2022
I picked this book up to dust off my crocheting skills after a long hiatus. It contains good diagrams of many basic stitches along with patterns and a glossary of frequently used terms. The explanations were concise and clear and the book contains nice color photographs of the projects so you know what they’re supposed to look like. If you’re new to crocheting or if you’re like me and it’s been awhile, this book should be on your shelf.
May 9, 2022
This is an amazing beginner crochet book. I’ve only been crocheting for about two years and have been trying to teach myself through You-tube with varying degree of success. This book has great explanations, color photos, and is understandable.
It starts with explanations of tools and supplies, going into types and sizes of hooks, yarns, and more. I learned about thicknesses of yarns, fiber content, color lots and how important these things are and what they mean. I never knew this.
She also explains what the abbreviations used in patterns mean and types of stitches and how to do them. Then there are the patterns – easy ones that you can follow to make your own projects. She includes things like granny square coaster, hat, dishcloth, pillow, afghan, and a couple other things.
Recommendation: If you’re new to the craft, or even if you’ve been trying things out for a while like me, this book belongs on your shelf. Actually, it’s good enough to be with your supplies so you can refer to it. I received this as an ebook but it is definitely on my “buy” list for the physical book.
Disclaimer: Thanks to Callisto Publishing for providing this review copy. I received a final and/or advanced reader copy of this book with the hope that I will leave my unbiased opinion. I was not required to leave a review, positive or otherwise, and my opinions are just that… My Opinions. I am posting this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission’s 16 CFR, Part 255: “Guides Concerning the Use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising”
It starts with explanations of tools and supplies, going into types and sizes of hooks, yarns, and more. I learned about thicknesses of yarns, fiber content, color lots and how important these things are and what they mean. I never knew this.
She also explains what the abbreviations used in patterns mean and types of stitches and how to do them. Then there are the patterns – easy ones that you can follow to make your own projects. She includes things like granny square coaster, hat, dishcloth, pillow, afghan, and a couple other things.
Recommendation: If you’re new to the craft, or even if you’ve been trying things out for a while like me, this book belongs on your shelf. Actually, it’s good enough to be with your supplies so you can refer to it. I received this as an ebook but it is definitely on my “buy” list for the physical book.
Disclaimer: Thanks to Callisto Publishing for providing this review copy. I received a final and/or advanced reader copy of this book with the hope that I will leave my unbiased opinion. I was not required to leave a review, positive or otherwise, and my opinions are just that… My Opinions. I am posting this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission’s 16 CFR, Part 255: “Guides Concerning the Use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising”
May 4, 2022
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!
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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July 17, 2024Skimmed this before I started a Learn to Crochet class and I like that it has lots of clear color step-by-step photos and some projects that actually seem like reasonable beginner level. Some other knit and crochet books seem to have a very different idea of “beginner.” It also includes a helpful stitch dictionary. I will probably come back to this book as a reference later.
November 27, 2022
Easy for beginners
This book as well it out. The instructions and illustrations are clear. I’m left-handed and I still was able to make sense of this. It’s made me comfortable enough to try something new!
This book as well it out. The instructions and illustrations are clear. I’m left-handed and I still was able to make sense of this. It’s made me comfortable enough to try something new!
January 18, 2024
Excellent!!!
Excellent beginner book. Clear Instructions. Lots of diagrams. And cute projects.
I've been crocheting for more than 30 years. And this is one of the best books on crochet I've ever seen. You won't regret buying this.
Excellent beginner book. Clear Instructions. Lots of diagrams. And cute projects.
I've been crocheting for more than 30 years. And this is one of the best books on crochet I've ever seen. You won't regret buying this.
May 4, 2024
Clear and easy introduction to crochet
At last, a clearly illustrated ,well written beginners guide to this wonderful craft. Easy to read and comprehend , a very handy reference book for beginners and also more experienced “yarnies”.Highly recommended.
At last, a clearly illustrated ,well written beginners guide to this wonderful craft. Easy to read and comprehend , a very handy reference book for beginners and also more experienced “yarnies”.Highly recommended.
February 10, 2023
These books get a bit easier to understand the more I practice. I am still practicing stitches, and trying to get the hang of counting and the turn, and speed- i'm slow!
April 5, 2023
Star Stitch
I questioned whether the book had the star stitch pattern and how to do it, before I bought it! Could not find it in the kindle book at all!
I questioned whether the book had the star stitch pattern and how to do it, before I bought it! Could not find it in the kindle book at all!
March 21, 2024
Very Helpful
I'm a beginner and this book taught me all of the basic stitches I need. I'm going to master them before learning the more difficult ones.
I'm a beginner and this book taught me all of the basic stitches I need. I'm going to master them before learning the more difficult ones.
May 28, 2024
great instructions
Would have liked more images, but for a reading instruction book, this is a great one. Patterns on the back are wonderful.
Would have liked more images, but for a reading instruction book, this is a great one. Patterns on the back are wonderful.
August 3, 2024
Was helpfull in teaching me new stitches.
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