Basic Crocheting and Projects: 20 skill building projects from shawls and scarves to bags and blankets - Softcover

Silverman, Sharon Hernes

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0811716163 ISBN 13: 9780811716161

Publisher: Stackpole Books, 2015

Synopsis

Learn the fundamental skills of crochet with step-by-step instructions and clear, easy-to-follow photographs and illustrations, and then use your new skills to make a variety of crochet designs. After you master the basic stitches such as single crochet and double crochet, expand your skills to crocheting bobbles, working with beads, Tunisian crochet, and other advanced skills. Make your first scarf, pillow, or shawl, and then move on to a more complex basketweave blanket, woven shoulder bag, beaded shawl, or child’s jumper. Contemporary, stylish projects that can be adapted to a variety of colour schemes. An excellent reference resource to keep on your shelf: includes the skills and techniques you need to make just about any crochet design.

About this title

About the Author

Sharon Hernes Silverman is a lifelong crafter, especially passionate about crochet and Tunisian crochet. Known for fashionable, wearable designs and crystal-clear instructions, she has authored 15 books, including Tunisian Crochet, Crochet Scarves, Crochet Pillows and Tunisian Crochet for Baby.

Sharon’s designs have been published by top yarn companies including Plymouth Yarn and Louet North America, and she has been a featured guest on “Uncommon Threads,” HGTV’s fibre arts programme. She is a professional member of the Crochet Guild of America (CGOA), a design member of The National NeedleArts Association (TNNA), and contributed the Tunisian Chevron Scarf pattern to Laura Zander’s Crochet Red: Crocheting for Women’s Heart Health. Sharon lives in Pennsylvania, USA.

Edition details

• Publisher: Stackpole Books
• Publication date: 2015
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0811716163
• ISBN 13: 9780811716161
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 160