The Crochet Answer Book, 2nd Edition

Edie Eckman's classic Q&A reference book has been updated with helpful answers to even more of your burning crochet questions. From beginning basics like yarn styles, stitch types, and necessary tools to detailed outlines of more advanced techniques, you can trust Eckman to deliver straightforward guidance and plenty of encouragement. With illustrations for left-handed crocheters and tips for broomstick lace, linked stitches, crochet cables, and more, The Crochet Answer Book is full of expert advice on every page. 
Edie Eckman is the author of Connect the Shapes Crochet Motifs, Around the Corner Crochet Borders, Beyond the Square Crochet Motifs, The Crochet Answer Book, and Christmas Crochet for Hearth, Home & Tree, as well as co-editor of Crochet One-Skein Wonders® and Crochet One-Skein Wonders® for Babies. She is a nationally known teacher, designer, writer, and editor in both the crochet and knitting worlds. She lives in Waynesboro, Virginia. Introduction

Quick-Start Guide for New Crocheters

 

Chapter 1: Get a Grip…on Hooks and Other Tools

All about Hooks – Filling Your Tool Bag

 

Chapter 2: A Good Yarn

Kinds of Yarn – Yarn Facts and Figures – Yarn Substitutions – Working with Yarns – Working with Challenging Yarns – Endings and Beginnings

 

Chapter 3: Strong Foundations

Basic Foundation Chains – Variations on Foundation Chains

 

Chapter 4: In Stitches

The Basic Stitches – Placing the Hook and Turning Chains – Working with Basic Stitches – Decreasing and Increasing – Specialty Stitches – More about Stitches

 

Chapter 5: Tense About Gauge?

Getting Gauge – Gauge Matters

 

Chapter 6: Going in Circles…and Squares and Triangles

Good Beginnings – Happy Endings – Creating Flat Shapes – Problem-Solving Flat Shapes – Tips and Tricks – Granny Squares – Tubular Crochet

 

Chapter 7: A Whole Cloth

Search for the Perfect Fabric – Working with Color

 

Chapter 8: Pattern Language and Symbols

The Anatomy of Patterns – Size Matters – Pattern Talk – Finding and Using Patterns

 

Chapter 9: No-Sweat Sweaters

Analyzing the Swatch – Getting Oriented – Making the Right Size – Getting in Shape – Putting It All Together

 

Chapter 10: On the Edge

Crocheting Borders – Buttons and Buttonholes

 

Chapter 11: The Finish Line

All's Well That Ends Well – Crocheter's Block – Joining Motifs – Other Joining Stitches – Tender Care

 

Chapter 12: Something (Not Quite) Completely Different

Tunisian Crochet – Other Kinds of Crochet – Baubles and Beads



Appendix

                Standard Crochet Abbreviations

                Common Crochet Terms and Phrases

                Standard Body Measurements & Sizing

                Head Circumference Chart

                Shoe Size Chart

                Suggested Sizes for Accessories and Household Items

                Yarn Care Symbols

                Hook Inventory

                To Learn More

                Metric Conversion Chart

 

Index I've never followed a pattern before. Where do I begin?



What's the difference between popcorn, bobble, and puff stitches?



What are the basics of Tunisian crochet?



How do I crochet cables?



Do you have tips for working with slipper yarn?



How do I join separate motifs?