Your go-to reference guide for stitching beautiful crochet! 100+ crochet stitches and stitch variants, from wattle and rosette to shell stitch, herringbone stitch, and picot lattice stitch - Step-by-step instructions for every stitch, plus advice on how to successfully sew them - Over 180 how-to photos to guide you through each stitch, all photographed on a black background for clarity - Organized by style including full stitches, mesh stitches, open stitchwork, relief stitches, border stitches, and Tunisian stitches - For every skill level , this visual dictionary is an excellent resource for both new and experienced crocheters Learn all the stitches you need to know to be a successful crocheter! This conveniently sized handbook covers 100 stitches, including the foundation chain, Tunisian crochet, square stitch, palm stitch, offset mesh, picot trellis, ladder stitch, iris stitch, half-daisy border, and many more! With this book in your crochet kit, you will be able to tackle any crochet project! Master the stitches with easy-to-follow step-by-step instructions and nearly 200 photos for guidance. Great for beginner, intermediate, and advanced crocheters, the stitches in this dictionary have been chosen for their diversity, rendering, modernity, and simplicity of execution, and are organized by style like full, mesh, open, relief, border, and Tunisian. The stitches have been photographed on a black background, making the details of each stitch easier to see — and learn! These 176 pages are jam-packed with photos and explanations of stitches and techniques to help you create beautifully stitched projects every time. You'll also find a helpful glossary of basic and advanced crochet terms and handy tips to make each stitch work wonderfully. Just as essential as a skein of yarn and a hook, Essential Crochet Dictionary is the practical, in-depth visual guide that is a must-have for any yarn-lover's library or project bag! A Must-Have Guide for Every Crocheter's Project Bag Never be at a loss for stitch knowledge again! With this conveniently sized handbook, you'll have a practical, in-depth visual guide for more than 100 crochet stitches. Just as essential as a skein of yarn and a hook, Essential Crochet Dictionary is jam-packed with photos and explanations of stitches and techniques to help you create beautifully stitched projects every time. What's Inside: A glossary of basic and advanced crochet terms so you never feel out of the "loop" - Precise, high-definition photographs covering the step-by-step essentials of each stitch - Full coverage of crochet skills, including full stitches, mesh stitches, open stitches, relief stitches, border stitches, and Tunisian stitches - Handy tips to make each stitch work wonderfully Sophie Martin fell in love with knitting and baking from a young age while helping her grandmother make Christmas gifts for family and friends. She has followed her creative passions ever since and now seeks to help others hone their skills to create handmade keepsakes and special memories that bring people together.