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Crochet Every Way Stitch Dictionary:
125 Essential Stitches to Crochet in Three Ways
Dora Ohrenstein, Abrams
Take the guesswork out of adding complex shaping to your crochet
designs. From simple stitches and shells to bobbles and lace, Dora
Ohrenstein explains how to work 125 different stitch patterns three ways:
plain, with internal shaping, and with increases and decreases along the
outside edges. Swatches are clearly photographed to show the shaping,
and both charts and written instructions are provided. The book is divided
into chapters based on the style of stitch pattern. Hook into this book and
you’ll be experimenting and sampling in no time.Paperback, 288 pages, $27.50, ISBN 9781419732911Siren’s Atlas: An Ocean of Granny Squares to Crochet
Shelley Husband, self-published
The traditional granny square gets a seaworthy look in this collection of
64 stitch patterns named after bodies of water from around the globe.
Australian designer Shelley Husband maps out each pattern with detailed
photos, written instructions, and charts. From the Caribbean to the
Sargasso, she provides the longitude and latitude for each namesake’s
location. Make all 64 squares and you’ll have enough for a small blanket.
Ahoy!
Paperback, 90 pages, $29.95, ISBN 9780648349792Beginner’s Guide to Tunisian Crochet:
With 10 Modern Projects for You
Emma Guess, Search Press
Combine elements of crochet with knitting and weaving and you get a
wholly unique technique, Tunisian crochet. Author Emma Guess explains
the four basic Tunisian stitches, how to combine them for different looks,
and helps you get started by making colorful projects using this versatile
stitch. The Two-Way Bag combines Tunisian simple stitch, Tunisian knit
stitch, Tunisian full stitch, and basic crochet stitches in a stylish carryall.
With full-color photos guiding you step by step, learning Tunisian crochet
will soon be crossed off your crafty bucket list.
Paperback, 96 pages, $17.95, ISBN 9781782216667Explore new variations on classic crochet stitches!
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