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Teach Yourself VISUALLY Crocheting
Table of Contents
Chapter 1 Introduction to Crochet
Join the Crochet Community
Crochet for Knitters
Find Resources on the Internet
Brief Notes on Designing
How to Use This Book
Chapter 2 Tools and Yarn
Hooks
Other Tools
Yarn Construction and Packaging
Yarn Fibers
Yarn Length and Dye Lot
Yarn Care and Storage
Yarn Weight and Care Symbols
Chapter 3 Getting Started and Basic Stitches
How to Hold Your Hook
How to Hold Your Yarn
Choose a Learning Yarn and Hook
Notes for Left-Handed Crocheters
Make a Slip Knot
Make a Chain Stitch
Make a Foundation Chain
Identify Parts of the Chain
Make a Turning Chain
Make a Slip Stitch
Make a Single Crochet
Make a Half Double Crochet
Make a Double Crochet
Make a Treble Crochet
Count Your Stitches
How Hook Size Affects Stitches
Take Your Measurements
Estimate Stitch and Row Count
Estimate How Much Yarn You Need
Chapter 4 Basic Techniques
Increase
Decrease
Decrease Gradually by Working Stitches Together
Create a Ring Using the Chain Stitch
Create a Ring by Using a Loop
Work in the Round: Rounds
Work in the Round: Spiral Method
Shape in the Round: Gradual Increases
Join a New Ball of Yarn and Change Color
Basic Finishing Techniques
Chapter 5 Stitch Variations
Make a Double Treble Crochet
Make an Extended Single Crochet
Make an Extended Double Crochet
Make an Extended Half Double Crochet
Make a Crab Stitch
Make a Border by Using Crab Stitch
Chapter 6 More Stitches
Work in the Front Loop or Back Loop Only
Make a Spike Stitch
Make Crossed Stitches
Work Double Crochet Post Stitches
Work a Treble Crochet Post Stitch
Chapter 7 Combining Stitches
Clusters
Bobbles
Puffs
Popcorns
Bullions
Chapter 8 Follow a Pattern
Work from a Pattern
Understanding Crochet Abbreviations
Read a Pattern
Understanding Gauge
Measure Your Gauge
Understanding Crochet Symbols
Chapter 9 Stitch Patterns
Mesh Fabric Using Crochet Arches
Crumpled Stitch Pattern
Crunch Pattern
Crunchy Dots Pattern
Granite Stitch Pattern
Trinity Pattern
Chevron Pattern
Shells with Double Crochet
Odd Shells Pattern
Popcorn Dance Pattern
Chapter 10 Motifs and Fun Shapes
Loopy Chain Flower
Simple Daisy
Add Layers to the Simple Daisy
Leaf
Corkscrew
Teardrop
Bauble
Triangles Using Increases or Decreases
Triangle in the Round
Pentagon
Rectangle in the Round
Granny Square
Mitered Square
Chapter 11 More Techniques
Use Stripes to Add Color
Follow a Charted Color Pattern by Stranding
Follow a Charted Color Pattern by Working Intarsia
Make Broomstick Loops
Make a Broomstick Loop Ruffle
Make Traditional Broomstick Lace
Make a Lover’s Knot Trellis
Make a Clones Knot Mesh
Tunisian Simple Stitch
Tunisian Knit Stitch
Tunisian Purl Stitch
Increase in Tunisian Crochet
Decrease in Tunisian Crochet
Bind Off in Tunisian Crochet
Free-form Crochet
Filet Crochet
Make Filet Crochet
Full a Crocheted Item
Crochet with Beads
Chapter 12 Final Details and Finishing
Diagnose Mistakes
Fix Mistakes
Care for Crocheted Items
Make a Buttonhole
Seam Pieces Together by Sewing
Seam Pieces Together by Crocheting
Make a Single Crochet Edging
Make a Picot Edging
Make Pompoms
Make Fringe
Block Your Finished Project
Chapter 13 Simple Rectangles
Explore the Possibilities of the Rectangle
Simple Sampler Scarf
Stretched Taffy Scarf
Exquisite Washcloths
Cool Baby Hat
Noisemaker
Precious Clutch Purse
Chapter 14 Patterns
Oval Trivet and Circular Coasters
Beanie
Cloche
Sweet and Chic Granny Square Bag
Round Box
Tunisian Tie
It’s a Shawl and a Poncho
Bold Bag
Spider Woman
Magnificent Bamboo Scarf
Cozy, Webby Sweater
Yummy, Scrumptious Blanket
Index
Table of Contents
Chapter 1 Introduction to Crochet
Join the Crochet Community
Crochet for Knitters
Find Resources on the Internet
Brief Notes on Designing
How to Use This Book
Chapter 2 Tools and Yarn
Hooks
Other Tools
Yarn Construction and Packaging
Yarn Fibers
Yarn Length and Dye Lot
Yarn Care and Storage
Yarn Weight and Care Symbols
Chapter 3 Getting Started and Basic Stitches
How to Hold Your Hook
How to Hold Your Yarn
Choose a Learning Yarn and Hook
Notes for Left-Handed Crocheters
Make a Slip Knot
Make a Chain Stitch
Make a Foundation Chain
Identify Parts of the Chain
Make a Turning Chain
Make a Slip Stitch
Make a Single Crochet
Make a Half Double Crochet
Make a Double Crochet
Make a Treble Crochet
Count Your Stitches
How Hook Size Affects Stitches
Take Your Measurements
Estimate Stitch and Row Count
Estimate How Much Yarn You Need
Chapter 4 Basic Techniques
Increase
Decrease
Decrease Gradually by Working Stitches Together
Create a Ring Using the Chain Stitch
Create a Ring by Using a Loop
Work in the Round: Rounds
Work in the Round: Spiral Method
Shape in the Round: Gradual Increases
Join a New Ball of Yarn and Change Color
Basic Finishing Techniques
Chapter 5 Stitch Variations
Make a Double Treble Crochet
Make an Extended Single Crochet
Make an Extended Double Crochet
Make an Extended Half Double Crochet
Make a Crab Stitch
Make a Border by Using Crab Stitch
Chapter 6 More Stitches
Work in the Front Loop or Back Loop Only
Make a Spike Stitch
Make Crossed Stitches
Work Double Crochet Post Stitches
Work a Treble Crochet Post Stitch
Chapter 7 Combining Stitches
Clusters
Bobbles
Puffs
Popcorns
Bullions
Chapter 8 Follow a Pattern
Work from a Pattern
Understanding Crochet Abbreviations
Read a Pattern
Understanding Gauge
Measure Your Gauge
Understanding Crochet Symbols
Chapter 9 Stitch Patterns
Mesh Fabric Using Crochet Arches
Crumpled Stitch Pattern
Crunch Pattern
Crunchy Dots Pattern
Granite Stitch Pattern
Trinity Pattern
Chevron Pattern
Shells with Double Crochet
Odd Shells Pattern
Popcorn Dance Pattern
Chapter 10 Motifs and Fun Shapes
Loopy Chain Flower
Simple Daisy
Add Layers to the Simple Daisy
Leaf
Corkscrew
Teardrop
Bauble
Triangles Using Increases or Decreases
Triangle in the Round
Pentagon
Rectangle in the Round
Granny Square
Mitered Square
Chapter 11 More Techniques
Use Stripes to Add Color
Follow a Charted Color Pattern by Stranding
Follow a Charted Color Pattern by Working Intarsia
Make Broomstick Loops
Make a Broomstick Loop Ruffle
Make Traditional Broomstick Lace
Make a Lover’s Knot Trellis
Make a Clones Knot Mesh
Tunisian Simple Stitch
Tunisian Knit Stitch
Tunisian Purl Stitch
Increase in Tunisian Crochet
Decrease in Tunisian Crochet
Bind Off in Tunisian Crochet
Free-form Crochet
Filet Crochet
Make Filet Crochet
Full a Crocheted Item
Crochet with Beads
Chapter 12 Final Details and Finishing
Diagnose Mistakes
Fix Mistakes
Care for Crocheted Items
Make a Buttonhole
Seam Pieces Together by Sewing
Seam Pieces Together by Crocheting
Make a Single Crochet Edging
Make a Picot Edging
Make Pompoms
Make Fringe
Block Your Finished Project
Chapter 13 Simple Rectangles
Explore the Possibilities of the Rectangle
Simple Sampler Scarf
Stretched Taffy Scarf
Exquisite Washcloths
Cool Baby Hat
Noisemaker
Precious Clutch Purse
Chapter 14 Patterns
Oval Trivet and Circular Coasters
Beanie
Cloche
Sweet and Chic Granny Square Bag
Round Box
Tunisian Tie
It’s a Shawl and a Poncho
Bold Bag
Spider Woman
Magnificent Bamboo Scarf
Cozy, Webby Sweater
Yummy, Scrumptious Blanket
Index