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Crochet: The Complete Step-By-Step Guide
Granny squares to gorgeous garments- a mix of classic and modern crochet projects
Crochet is the go-to crochet compendium, with more than 80 crochet projects, from simple flower blankets to crocheted baby bonnets and chunky scarves.
Crochet uses step-by-step techniques and photography to cover basic stitches, such as chain stitches and treble crochet, and includes helpful practice projects to build your confidence, before embarking on more adventurous and impressive crochet patterns. Beginner crocheters are clearly led through every stitch or if you are already familiar with knitting and other crafts you can pick up a great new skill quickly to create beautiful crochet projects, such as cute gifts, things to wear and items for the home.
Crochet is the perfect guide for crocheters of all levels of ability.
Crochet is the go-to crochet compendium, with more than 80 crochet projects, from simple flower blankets to crocheted baby bonnets and chunky scarves.
Crochet uses step-by-step techniques and photography to cover basic stitches, such as chain stitches and treble crochet, and includes helpful practice projects to build your confidence, before embarking on more adventurous and impressive crochet patterns. Beginner crocheters are clearly led through every stitch or if you are already familiar with knitting and other crafts you can pick up a great new skill quickly to create beautiful crochet projects, such as cute gifts, things to wear and items for the home.
Crochet is the perfect guide for crocheters of all levels of ability.
320 pages, Hardcover
First published February 3, 2014
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March 29, 2014
Crochet by DK Publishing
101 projects on 320 pages
Thought this was going to be another typical crochet manual. but I was wrong.
A book for beginner and expert crocheter. It starts out with choosing the right yarn and hook for the project.
Basics are taught with words and pictures and sometimes charts and graphs. As you progress other techniques are
taught but what I really loved about this book is the stitch glossary-where it shows a little sample of a stitch pattern along with instructions.
Embellishments are also shown in the same manner with written instruction in how to make them.
Finishing techniques are taught as the project calls for them. From babies to adults and house and home items to make, this book has a bit of everything and then some.
Basics of granny squares and all the other shapes are included and charted.
Love all the stuffed toys as I knit for a local nursing home that has a holiday bazaar each year with little items as this and slippers.
Glossary and index and so many things to make on my list.
I received this book from Edelweiss by Penguin Group (USA) Inc.in exchange for my honest review.
101 projects on 320 pages
Thought this was going to be another typical crochet manual. but I was wrong.
A book for beginner and expert crocheter. It starts out with choosing the right yarn and hook for the project.
Basics are taught with words and pictures and sometimes charts and graphs. As you progress other techniques are
taught but what I really loved about this book is the stitch glossary-where it shows a little sample of a stitch pattern along with instructions.
Embellishments are also shown in the same manner with written instruction in how to make them.
Finishing techniques are taught as the project calls for them. From babies to adults and house and home items to make, this book has a bit of everything and then some.
Basics of granny squares and all the other shapes are included and charted.
Love all the stuffed toys as I knit for a local nursing home that has a holiday bazaar each year with little items as this and slippers.
Glossary and index and so many things to make on my list.
I received this book from Edelweiss by Penguin Group (USA) Inc.in exchange for my honest review.
July 31, 2014
Billed as a resource book for crocheters at all levels, Crochet: The Complete Step-By-Step Guide features the basics and over 80 patterns at all skill levels. Visually stunning thanks to the well done photographs, the book showcases quite a number of possibilities for gifts, home use, and more.
After a section on the basics of tools, various types of yarn, stitches, and more the book goes on to projects. Some are simple such as “Beaded Necklace” (pages 28-29) or “Cell Phone Covers” (pages 36-37) to the far more complex “Baby Blanket” (pages 148-149) and “Flower Pin Cushion” (pages 184-185) and others. Each of the more than eighty projects has detailed instructions, a recommended skill level, pictures of the finished project, and often a tip to make the item more useful or easier to make.
A two page glossary, an eight page index, and a one page acknowledgment/ author bio bring this over 300 page book to a close.
While a comprehensive and interesting book Crochet: The Complete Step-By-Step Guidet suffers from organization issues. Many of the projects seem to have little rhyme or reason as to why they are placed here or there and the table of contents is a bit scattered. The result is a good book that is made more difficult to use than it should be.
Crochet: The Complete Step-By-Step Guide
DK Editors
DK Publishing
http://dk.com/crafts
February 2014
ISBN# 978-1-4654-1591-2
Hardback
320 Pages
$40.00
Material supplied by the good folks of the Plano Texas Public Library System.
Kevin R. Tipple ©2014
After a section on the basics of tools, various types of yarn, stitches, and more the book goes on to projects. Some are simple such as “Beaded Necklace” (pages 28-29) or “Cell Phone Covers” (pages 36-37) to the far more complex “Baby Blanket” (pages 148-149) and “Flower Pin Cushion” (pages 184-185) and others. Each of the more than eighty projects has detailed instructions, a recommended skill level, pictures of the finished project, and often a tip to make the item more useful or easier to make.
A two page glossary, an eight page index, and a one page acknowledgment/ author bio bring this over 300 page book to a close.
While a comprehensive and interesting book Crochet: The Complete Step-By-Step Guidet suffers from organization issues. Many of the projects seem to have little rhyme or reason as to why they are placed here or there and the table of contents is a bit scattered. The result is a good book that is made more difficult to use than it should be.
Crochet: The Complete Step-By-Step Guide
DK Editors
DK Publishing
http://dk.com/crafts
February 2014
ISBN# 978-1-4654-1591-2
Hardback
320 Pages
$40.00
Material supplied by the good folks of the Plano Texas Public Library System.
Kevin R. Tipple ©2014
October 18, 2020
Crochet: The Complete Step by step Guide is a beautiful written book for crocheters who are just beginning their crochet Journey.
The book comprises of information from essentials tools required during crocheting to choosing the right hooks and yarns. The book also cover basic crochet stitches and techniques with beautiful step to step photographs.
More than 80 crochet patterns which comprises of Home decor items like cushion covers to personalised items like Mobile phone covers, purses and pouches. Childern's toys and accessories to scarves, shawl, slippers, booties for all men, women and children along with another crochet items.
This book is highly recommended if you are looking for some fun and easy things to crochet.
The book comprises of information from essentials tools required during crocheting to choosing the right hooks and yarns. The book also cover basic crochet stitches and techniques with beautiful step to step photographs.
More than 80 crochet patterns which comprises of Home decor items like cushion covers to personalised items like Mobile phone covers, purses and pouches. Childern's toys and accessories to scarves, shawl, slippers, booties for all men, women and children along with another crochet items.
This book is highly recommended if you are looking for some fun and easy things to crochet.
January 17, 2025
A really good crochet book full of very cute patterns. While I prefer to learn crochet skills through videos this is a very good source of written crochet instructions and advice for what tools and materials to use.
June 24, 2017
This is an excellent reference book and is packed with wonderful, timeless projects.
November 7, 2019
I recommend this book for a complete NOVICE. The pictures and explanations were clear and helpful. It really simplified things and there are plenty of projects to help you get started.
May 22, 2020
Easy to follow, clear explanation and suitable photograph. I really enjoy reading this book.
October 16, 2020
In typical DK style, simple, clear instructions and 'how to' basic patterns, to full patterns for clothes, bags, toys etc. Quite large though but wonderful photos.
September 19, 2021
This book successfully taught me how to crochet. Five stars. Would recommend.
April 9, 2024
I need this one in my library. Such a wonderful book.
September 25, 2013
Two-second recap: This is THE definitive crochet book.
With detailed pictures, descriptions, how-tos and designs, this is the one book that will keep crochet enthusiasts entertained and educated for yearse to come.
***
Quick review:
I've always known that DK books are fantastic - they publish the Eyewitness Travel books, which are my go-to guide whenever I travel.
(Yes, they weigh a lot, but it's worth it when you're standing in front of Notre Dame, and you can actually see the DK drawings on what the church looks like inside the walls.)
So when I saw the Crochet book pop up on Edelweiss, I decided to check it out. I figured that if anything, it would be interesting to see how they tackle hobbies.
I wasn't disappointed. This is a spectacular book.
This book features everything that a crochet enthusiast could want.
From detailed explanations as to why certain yarns are called certain things, to how to *make* your own crochet projects from things like plastic strips (!), this is a book that works with anyone, regardless of what their skill level is.
The book also contains spectcular designs, which I think will keep crochet enthusiasts occupied for years to come.
Bottom line: Get this book. It's absolutely worth it.
This is the type of book that I can easily see being passed down from generations of family members, and with very good reason.
With detailed pictures, descriptions, how-tos and designs, this is the one book that will keep crochet enthusiasts entertained and educated for yearse to come.
***
Quick review:
I've always known that DK books are fantastic - they publish the Eyewitness Travel books, which are my go-to guide whenever I travel.
(Yes, they weigh a lot, but it's worth it when you're standing in front of Notre Dame, and you can actually see the DK drawings on what the church looks like inside the walls.)
So when I saw the Crochet book pop up on Edelweiss, I decided to check it out. I figured that if anything, it would be interesting to see how they tackle hobbies.
I wasn't disappointed. This is a spectacular book.
This book features everything that a crochet enthusiast could want.
From detailed explanations as to why certain yarns are called certain things, to how to *make* your own crochet projects from things like plastic strips (!), this is a book that works with anyone, regardless of what their skill level is.
The book also contains spectcular designs, which I think will keep crochet enthusiasts occupied for years to come.
Bottom line: Get this book. It's absolutely worth it.
This is the type of book that I can easily see being passed down from generations of family members, and with very good reason.
April 16, 2015
A fine book on the basics and intermediate skills of crochet, beautifully illustrated in classic DK style. The color combinations are excellent; every project is well-photographed. The Tools and Techniques section not only introduces a number of crochet, needle, yarn, and yarn care concepts, but it also serves as a handy reference for the remainder of one's crocheting career. Instructions are written well and are complete--it is a pleasure to see charts explained so well. The first projects as beaded items is inspired! And more complex projects go far beyond the obligatory granny square afghan: cell-phone cover, embroidered pieces, shopping totes, interesting scarves, and toys (the polar bear is great!). Including advanced techniques such as intarsia, filet crochet, edgings, and even wire, rag-strip, and felting crochet, plus a fine glossary make this a comprehensive how-to. Every library should refresh their crochet section with this book.
February 8, 2017
I originally went to the library for a book with borders and edging ideas but when I found this book, I switched gears. There are some great how-to sections, stitching patterns and also borders along with project ideas. This is one of my all around favorite crochet books.
March 17, 2015
I purchased this book as a gift. It is marvelous. The first half of the book teaches, explains, and instructs the reader on how to crochet or how to enhance your talent and expand your ability with new stitches and techniques. The second half of the book is a wonderful collection of patterns for garments and gifts, baby toys, practical items and household items. The photos are beautiful and helpful. Everything is explained step by step and illustrated clearly with these photos. A large variety of stitches and embellishments are included too. Anyone who crochets or who would like to learn this art would really enjoy this book.
September 25, 2015
I have been crocheting since I was a kid and have many books in my library an this is by far one of my favorite ones and most used.
The directions are easy to understand and follow, the patterns alone make the book worth the price and the photos are a big help, there is a lot of good information beginners will appreciate and it is a good go to if you forget some thing basic as well I would recommend it to any one.
The directions are easy to understand and follow, the patterns alone make the book worth the price and the photos are a big help, there is a lot of good information beginners will appreciate and it is a good go to if you forget some thing basic as well I would recommend it to any one.
May 27, 2015
I didn't understand the different stitches as written in this book, but I don't think that's because the book is bad. I just suck at reading patterns. Some cute projects, some ugly- par for the course with crochet.
March 17, 2014
A good volume for beginners, with unique projects to create rather than the same old same old boring stuff. The glossy pages and quality construction of the book will make this one last a long time.
April 1, 2014
Very good book to learn crochet
December 23, 2015
Great book, but too bulky and heavy to carry around--which to me makes it impractical.
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May 28, 2014Lovely book. A little bit of everything.
October 29, 2014
I did a full review of this book on my blog http://crochetime.net/2014/06/23/gran....
November 12, 2014
I saw this one while browsing at the library and love it so much I'm going to add it to my collection. Great book!
February 14, 2016
I have lots of crochet books - bit of a collector really. This is THE book to buy if you are interested in crochet, whether a beginner or seasoned addict.
August 6, 2016
The patterns aren't my thing, but the rest of the book is wonderful and one I'll be using for a long time!
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