Essential Crochet: Create 30 Irresistible Projects with a Few Basic Stitches

by Erika Knight

Beautiful, contemporary, and simple--designs and instructions for 30 decorative and fashionable easy-to-crochet projects. Created for the novice, this comprehensive book begins with the basics: how to choose yarn, the techniques to use, lists of materials, measurements, helpful tips, and how to begin and finish each piece--all clearly explained with over 150 photos and step-by-step instructions.

Genres: Crochet, Crafts, Nonfiction

176 pages, Hardcover

First published January 5, 2006

About the author

Keep it simple, chic and contemporary! So says Erika, textile designer and fashion design consultant, whose trademark has been the traditional with a twist. Coming into knitting via fine art training, she is highly regarded in her field and works for many international companies designing ready-to-wear ranges. Author of Comforts of Home (Martingale), her latest book is Simple Knits for Cherished Babies (Collins & Brown).

Reviews

[Sarah Lee · Rating 3 out of 5]

This book had a good variety of projects to work on. I photocopied a couple that I want to work on, but would like to keep this on my list of books to look back at again when I have more experience. I think right now most of the projects are too complex for me, though other people might find them to be easy projects.

[Dana · Rating 4 out of 5]

great instructions for a beginner plus plenty of attractive projects!

[Kathleen · Rating 2 out of 5]

I don't think that I would make any of these projects.

[Marcene · Rating 5 out of 5]

LOVE the projects and ideas in this book. so cute