Discover exciting new crochet stitches and stitch patterns that will take your crochet to the next level. Learn how to manipulate simple crochet stitches to create interesting new textures and patterns that can be combined for endless experimentation. In addition to the 50 stitch patterns in the directory, there are five stunning shawl projects that will show you how to apply the stitches to make beautiful accessories. • Includes five chapters exploring different stitch patterns and combinations with a focus on all new stitch patterns created by the author. • The chapters explore innovative linen stitch variations, extended single crochet stitch variations, single crochet ribbing variations and crochet cables and cable combinations. • Each chapter includes a written pattern for beautiful shawl or scarf showing how you can use the stitch patterns. Author, Lena Fedotova, has developed a reputation as an innovative, experimental crochet designer, always looking for new design directions and stitch combinations. This collection of stitch patterns and projects will help you to expand your crochet skills and inspire you take your practice to the next level. Olena Fedotova is a crochet designer renowned for her innovative crochet stitch designs and experiments with unusual stitch combinations to create beautiful patterns. She has developed a strong following of crocheters who love her unusual crochet patterns. You can find her on social media as @ravliki. Crochet as we know it is just the tip of the iceberg. Over time, the craft has taken a specific path, resulting in the familiar, easily recognizable styles we see today. But crochet has so much more to offer – a world of endless possibilities waiting to be explored. In recent years, new stitches, techniques, aesthetics, and styles have emerged, reshaping the boundaries of traditional crochet. I’m thrilled to be part of this evolution, sharing fresh ideas and demonstrating how even the simplest crochet stitches can become something extraordinary. Crochet offers an incredible sense of freedom. At its core, almost every crochet stitch is made up of six yarn strands – four forming its leg and two creating the top loop. This unique structure provides various options for where to work the next stitch. These options, combined with the choice of stitches to make and how to make them, create limitless possibilities for designing new patterns and textures. As a crochet designer, I am deeply inspired by these myriad possibilities. I love to invent new stitches, experiment with unconventional techniques, and create designs that showcase unique textures and fresh, modern aesthetics. Through this book, I hope to inspire you to explore new horizons in crochet and view it in an entirely new light. Let’s uncover the hidden potential of crochet, one stitch at a time! Take basic crochet techniques in a new direction