Do you love to crochet? What could be better than an illustrated modern reference guide and a visually stunning source of inspiration―in the same book? Readers will find oodles of tips and tricks―both to help beginners get comfortable with the basics, and to show masters of the craft how to take their crocheting to new heights. Just a few essential techniques can go a long way toward ensuring fun and success with crochet! Helpful introductory sections explain stitches, textures, materials, equipment, and everything else new crocheters will need to get started, while projects range from the beautifully simple to the challenging. Inside, you'll find dozens of bold and beautiful designs for pillows, throws, rugs, sweaters, jackets, scarves, hats, gloves―and so much more. Includes a glorious selection of striking and colorful photographs bound to generate exciting new ideas for future crochet projects. Inside you will find: Important crochet building blocks―from chain stitch to slip stitch, from single to double crochet, and more Ways to develop your technique, skill, and style, with advice on adding bobbles, puff stitches, chevrons, lattices, buttonholes, and oodles of other embellishments Garments and accessories that are durable, washable, and infinitely useable Fabulous patterns for both children and adults, for your home and your wardrobe, such as Sweet Baby Dress, Chanel Jacket, Triangular Mohair Shawl, and Wave Pattern Pillow, to name just a few Troubleshooting for potential problems and easy-to-grasp solutions when things go wrong Tips for creative additions and designing your own patterns so you can learn and grow as a crochet enthusiast Full-color photographs and detailed diagrams for handy reader reference Will take you from learning the crochet basics to designing your own pattern. … Step-by-step photographs and instructions show you how to make a slip knot up to a pattern gallery that includes waves, bobbles, relief stitches, and more. … Then use the 40+ patterns to improve your skills.”— Examiner.com “ I confess to being rather impressed! … The patterns themselves are a mixture of levels, and feature clothes for men, women, children, and babies as well as blankets, granny squares, a soft teddy, a tea cozy, pillows, a rug, and more. … Recommended for beginners and improvers. — MyShelf.com BOLD, BEAUTIFUL CROCHET DESIGNS - Important crochet building blocks--from chain stitch to slip stitch, from single crochet to double crochet, and more - Ways to develop your own technique, skill, and style, with advice on adding bobbles, puff stitches, chevrons, lattices, buttonholes, and "oodles" of other embellishments - Garments and other accessories that are durable, washable, and infinitely useable - Fabulous patterns for both children and adults, for your home and your wardrobe, such as Sweet Baby Dress, Chanel Jacket, Triangular Mohair Shawl, and Chevron Pattern Pillow, to name just a few - Troubleshooting for potential problems and easy-to-grasp solutions when things go wrong - Tips for creative additions and designing your own patterns so you can learn and grow as a crochet enthusiast - Full-color photographs and detailed diagrams for handy reader reference BOLD, BEAUTIFUL CROCHET DESIGNS • Important crochet building blocks—from chain stitch to slip stitch, from single crochet to double crochet, and more • Ways to develop your own technique, skill, and style, with advice on adding bobbles, puff stitches, chevrons, lattices, buttonholes, and “oodles” of other embellishments • Garments and other accessories that are durable, washable, and infinitely useable • Fabulous patterns for both children and adults, for your home and your wardrobe, such as Sweet Baby Dress, Chanel Jacket, Triangular Mohair Shawl, and Chevron Pattern Pillow, to name just a few • Troubleshooting for potential problems and easy-to-grasp solutions when things go wrong • Tips for creative additions and designing your own patterns so you can learn and grow as a crochet enthusiast • Full-color photographs and detailed diagrams for handy reader reference Paula Hammerskog is a communication consultant and the author of several books. She has been an avid knitter for many years and lives in Sweden. Eva Wincent has been running her own knitting business for twenty years. She is among Sweden’s most prolific and respected knitters. Trafalgar Square Books-Oodles Of Crochet