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Getting Started Crochet (Book) by Judith Swartz Want to make the crochet pieces you're seeing everywhere, but don't know how to get going? Getting Started Crochet was designed for the total beginner. Author Judith L. Swartz comfortably demystifies the technique, the jargon, and the process, easily bringing novices "into the loop". It's all spelled out in pictures and text: You'll begin with a trip to the yarn store for all the necessary tools and to learn how to shop for yarn and equipment. Types and weights of yarn will become comprehensible and you'll learn about gauge and its importance in simple language. Clear diagrams will address how to hold the hook and yarn and how to form stitches. Next come the basic stitches, one at a time, and your first project . . . a simple scarf. After you master the stitches, you'll tackle shaping techniques and make an evening bag, a simple top, and some fun and funky toys! Working in rounds easily leads to working motifs and more intriguing projects like the Color Study Lap Blanket. Finish up with edging that sweetens up a shrug. Resource list, index, and charts complete the picture. With Getting Started Crochet, you'll master this versatile craft in no time! Product Details: Hard Cover, Color Photos, 8" x 8", 128 pages. A15443 $16.95 Click on image at left for larger view
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Donna Kooler's Encyclopedia of Crochet-Revised (Book) This 240-page book is the complete, authoritative guide to the history, techniques, and patterns of crochet -- and now it's been updated to reflect what's popular in crochet today. Expanded information is given in some areas, and the skill-building projects have been refreshed with up-to-the-minute patterns. Materials and basic techniques are clearly illustrated. Twenty-nine unique projects are stunningly photographed, with thorough written instructions to guide even a novice. For those whose skills go beyond the basics, advanced techniques and projects will challenge and inspire. The pattern gallery explains how to read patterns and features 164 charts for traditional as well as brand new crochet patterns. A resource list, cross-referenced index, and bibliography round out the volume. Product Details: Soft Cover, Color Photos, 8 1/2" x 11", 240 pages. A15330 $24.95 Click on image at left for larger view
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and that's a wrap! (Book) by Shibaguyz Designz Feel movie-star fabulous every day while wearing one of Shannon Mullett-Bowlsby's wrap-style fashions. From a chic one-sleeved shrug to a string-tied tunic, these five patterns take crochet beyond anyone's expectations. Put on a flared and flirty vest, drape yourself in a dreamy ruana, or settle an elegant stole around your pampered shoulders. Each garment will amaze and delight the diva in you! Product Details: Soft Cover, Color Photos, 8 1/2" x 11", 36 pages. A15328 $9.95 Click on image at left for alternate view
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Learn to Free Form Crochet (Book) by Margaret Humbert Breaking the conventions of row-at-a-time crochet projects, this design book inspires stitchers to mix and match colors, textures, shape, and gauge to create creative forms and different motifs in their projects without the constraints of patterns. This guide explains in detail three methods of stitching for free-form-template, lining, and mesh method-each accompanied by helpful hints and color photos. The eight projects in this book are ideal for experienced crocheters who are new to free-form and anxious to add their own innovations. Project ideas include the Yolk Sweater, Forget-Me-Not Vest, and Capricious Capelet. Product Details: Soft Cover, Color Photos, 8 1/2" x 11", 40 pages. A14800 $9.95 Click on image at left for alternate view
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Crochet Stitches: Visual Encyclopedia by Sharon Turner This visual encyclopedia features step-by-step instructions for 300 gorgeous crochet stitch patterns, from basic stitches to cables, lace, textured stitches, mesh and filet crochet, fans and shells, clusters, puffs, bobbles, spike stitches, colorwork, and more. Each pattern is accompanied by a full-color photo and a chart. Every crocheter needs a book like this on her shelf-the content is timeless and will have a place next to the crochet hooks for many years to come. Product Details: Hardcover, Color Photos/Illus, 8" x 9 1/4", 240 pages. A14816 $24.99 Click on image at left for larger view
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Interlocking Crochet (Book) by Tanis Galik Do you want to create incredible crochet projects that will leave even experienced crocheters amazed and wondering, "How did she do that?" Would you like to crochet one project that has two unique, attractive looks? Try the technique of interlocking crochet, which takes simple stitches and turns them into richly textured, reversible fabrics. There has never been a book that explores this technique so thoroughly. Inside Interlocking Crochet you'll find: Step-by-step illustrations of the crochet stitches that turn yarn into incredible interlocking crochet fabric. A stitch dictionary with 80 beautiful stitch patterns. 10 projects ranging from lovely, luxurious scarves to big, cozy afghans. Try your hand (and crochet hook!) at this unique and interesting technique-you might never want to go back to regular crochet again! Product Details: Soft Cover, Color Photos, 8" x 10", 127 pages. A14794 $22.99 Click on image at left for alternate view
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More Crocheted Socks (Book) by Janet Rehfeldt with Mary Jane Wood Step into something fun! Now that crocheters have discovered how comfy crocheted socks can be, they're hooked! To keep up with the demand, this follow-up to the popular Crocheted Socks! presents an all-new collection of 16 appealing patterns. Product Details: Soft Cover, Color Photos, 8.5" x 11", 63 pages. A14789 $19.99 Click on image at left for alternate view
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Fun to Wear Tube Scarves (Book) by Barbara Shaffer Scarves may be the most useful, stylish accessories you can crochet in just a short time--and wearing these tube scarves is just plain fun! The five designs by Barbara Shaffer offer fascinating pattern stitches, as well as original finishing treatments for the ends of each scarf. Choose your favorite yarns and spice up your wardrobe with creative, colorful tube scarves! All five designs require Intermediate crochet skills and use light weight yarn. Product Details: Soft Cover, Color Photos, 5.5" x 8.5", 32 pages. A14721 $4.95 Click on image at left for alternate view
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Wonderful Wearable Wraps (Book) by Jeannine LaRoche Add new flair and a touch of warmth to all your favorite outfits! These six lacy wraps are the perfect fit for your wardrobe. So fun to crochet, each poncho, stole, and shawl is also lovely to wear with everything from blue jeans to dresses. Whether you're on your way to work, enjoying an evening out, or just going for a stroll, remember to wrap yourself in one of these feminine accessories! Six easy crochet designs by Jeannine LaRoche for yarn weights from superfine to medium: Cross Stitch Shawl, Diamonds and Shells Shawl, Fan and Trellis Stole, Lacy Shawl, Puff Stitch Stole, and Slant Stitch Poncho. Product Details: Soft Cover, Color Photos, 8" x 11", 20 pages. A14117 $9.95 Click on image at left for alternate view
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Totes for All Reasons (Book) by Marty Miller A bag for the gym, another for school or work, and several for trips to the grocery store--there are never too many tote bags! These seven designs by Marty Miller are easy to make and so nice to have on hand. Each bag is shown twice, with one made using yarn from a craft store and the other with yarn from a specialty shop. The pictures are proof that no matter where the yarn comes from, the tote will turn out beautifully. Crochet all of these colorful, useful bags, and be prepared to tote everything you need, any time you want! Seven totes to crochet (5 in medium weight yarn and 2 in bulky): Puff Stitch Tote, Granny Square Tote, Trellis Stitch Tote, Bucket Tote, Beach Tote, One Skein Tote, and Circle Mesh Tote. Product Details: Soft Cover, Color Photos, 8" x 11", 24 pages. A14115 $9.95 Click on image at left for alternate view
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Totally Simple Crochet (Book) by Tove Fevang More than 30 appealing projects - including shawls, scarves, afghans, wrist warmers, place mats, and pillows - can be found in the pages of this introductory guide to the enjoyable art of crochet. Product Details: Hard Cover, Color Photos, 8" x 11", 88 pages. A13856 $21.95 Click on image at left for alternate view
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Crochet! (Book) This indispensable guide shows you all the techniques you'll need to learn to crochet, or for those of you who have already embraced the craft, to take your current skills to new and challenging heights. Product Details: Soft Cover, Color Photos, 8.5" x 11", 219 pages. A13759 $19.95 Click on image at left for alternate view
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Scarves to Crochet (Book)
Scarves make the perfect anytime project, and they are small enough to keep in your purse and pull out when you are waiting for appointment. Each of the scarves in this book is so unique you will find it hard to know which one to stitch first. Product Details: Soft Cover, Color Photos, 8.5" x 11", 40 pages. A12343 $9.95 Click on image at left for alternate view
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More Projects from Your Scrap Bag (Book) More Projects from Your Scrap Bag designer Sandy Rideout (Leisure Arts #5169) shows crocheters how they can use up their partial skeins and yarn scraps to make six colorful designs. This book uses leftover yarn to make an afghan, pillow, tote bag, and more bright and richly textured creations. 6 projects for crochet using medium weight yarn: Waves Afghan, Bolster, Tote, Framed Squares Pillow, Open Fan Shawl, and Vest. Product Details: Soft Cover, Color Photos, 8.5" x 11", 20 pages. A12249 $7.95 Click on image at left for alternate view
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I Can't Believe I'm Crocheting Socks (Book) Karen Ratto-Whooley teaches how to make comfortable, attractive socks for the family. Karen tells how to pick the right yarn, measure for a proper fit, and make two types of heels. The 9 patterns are sized for ankle circumferences from 5.5" to 13" and explain how to adjust the length of the foot and leg sections. With this handy guide, it won't be long before you hear yourself say, "I can't believe I'm crocheting socks!" 9 patterns for light and super fine weight yarn include Basic Cuff-Down Socks, Basic Toe-Up Socks, Ankle Socks, Cabled Socks, Cobblestone Socks, Lace Socks, Ribbed Cuff Socks, Ripple Socks, and Tube Socks. Product Details: Soft Cover, Color Photos, 8.5" x 11", 40 pages. A12245 $9.95 Click on image at left for alternate view
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Hip 2 B Square Totes & Bags (Book) by Melissa Leapman Fifteen interchangeable crochet squares for making an endless supply of must-have bags you'll want to take everywhere. Five fun projects with 8 squares in medium weight yarn will inspire you. The squares in this and other Hip 2 B Square books work together beautifully when you use the same weight of yarn and the same size crochet hook. Five projects (Four Circles Square Tote, Market Tote, Ribbed Tote, Ruffled Clutch, and Sampler Tote) to crochet using one or more of 15 squares (Spiked Stitch, Cables 'n Ribs, Circles in the Square, Ruffled, X Marks the Spot, Colorful Pebbles, Griddle Stitch, Wavy, Bright Wheel, Ribbed, Multicolor, Polka Dots, Textured Vees, Garden Flower, and Star). Product Details: Soft Cover, Color Photos, 8.5" x 11", 32 pages. A11980 $9.95 Click on image at left for alternate view
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Crochet Prayer ShawlsOver the centuries, shawls have come to symbolize shelter, peace, and spiritual sustenance. Now, thousands of crocheters of all faiths are creating handmade shawls for people in need. What started as a grass-roots movement has quickly grown into an international cause, with countless numbers of shawls being given to grateful recipients around the globe. This thoughtful book features 15 prayer shawls in easy to advanced skill levels, created by Leisure Arts' best-selling designers. The concealed spiral bound hardcover is the ideal slip-it-in-your-project bag, take-along pattern book for every on-the-go crocheter. (Book) Product Details: Hardcover w/ hidden sprial binding, Color Photos, 5.25 x 8.25", 96 pages. A10720 $9.95 Click on image at left for alternate view
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Learn To Do Hairpin Lace This step-by-step guide shows you the basic braid and all of its variations plus many different ways of edging and joining. Use crochet thread to create airy, delicate lace for a beautiful shawl or lacy doily, or use worsted weight yarn to create sturdy items such as afghans and hats. Product Details: Soft Cover, Color Photos, 8.5" x 11", 32 pages. A10205 $8.95 Click on image at left for alternate view
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Learn to Crochet Socks the Toe-Up Way! If you have never crocheted socks but always wanted to, this book is for you. It includes step-by-step instructions on how to custom fit a basic crocheted sock with great tips on how to measure, type of yarns to use, which stitches stretch the best and much more. Choose from 5 different style socks for women and 1 style for men. Product Details: Soft Cover, Color Photos, 8.5" x 11", 16 pages. A10204 $8.95 Click on image at left for alternate view
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Crochet So Fine Kristin Omdahl's Crochet So Fine takes crocheted clothing from fussy to fashionable! By working with thinner yarns and more flexible stitches, crocheters can produce garments that are stylish and comfortable, figure-flattering without being form-fitting and great for layering. And just because the yarn is thin doesn't mean crocheters need to use the smallest of hooks, fine crochet can be quick and easy, too. Crocheters begin by exploring techniques specific to crocheting with fine yarns: gauge, blocking, and garment construction tips to maximize drape. Then they can choose from 20 projects including stunning crocheted pullovers, cardigans, jackets, capes, shawls, scarves, hats, and more. Many of the projects only require one or two skeins of yarn. The designs are interesting to make, using clever stitch motifs, innovative and traditional shaping methods, and a variety of crochet techniques and embellishment ideas. In addition to a variety of stitch patterns, motifs, and techniques, Crochet So Fine includes tutorials with detailed illustrations and instruction on Tunisian crochet, broomstick crochet, and hairpin lace. The garments include couture details such as colorwork, beading, lace, ruffles, tiers, and more. All stitch motifs include charts, and the specialized techniques include how-to sections. Product Details: Soft Cover, Color Photos, 8.5" x 10.25", 160 pages. A10084 $22.95 Click on image at left for alternate view
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Ta-Wash-Is In Crochet (Book) Tawishi scrubbers have been around for a while in Japan. They can be used to scrub dishes and floors, or you can scrub the kids too! All are made from worsted-weight yarn. Skill Level Easy to intermediate. Product Details: Softcover, Color Photos, 8.5" x 11", 32 pages. 30519 $7.95 Click on image at left for alternate view
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Treasure Cakes (Book) These delicious looking cakes are perfect for hiding special treasures. The tops of the cakes are removable, leaving the base as a storage unit. They make great gifts or nice centerpieces. Skill Level: Intermediate Product Details: Softcover, Color Photos, 8.5" x 11", 40 pages. 30517 $8.95 Click on image at left for alternate view
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Flower Power (to Crochet) from Lily Groovy patio, kitchen and beach accessories with a bright flower power theme. All designed for crochet using Lily Sugar 'n Cream. 27382 $3.95 Click on image at left for project views
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Knit 1, Purl 2 IN CROCHET (Book) Designer Bendy Carter has figured out how to truly translate knitting in to crochet. By using a unique stitching method, with a regular crochet hook, she teaches how to crochet many knitted looks. Product Details: Softcover, Color Photos, 8.5" x 11", 78 pages. 27311 $14.95 Click on image at left for larger view
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Ammee's Idea Book #1 - Fancy Crochet Edges for Baby Blankets (Book) The only idea book exclusively put together for Ammee's Blankets (can be used for your own ideas too!). Ammee's Fancy Crochet Edges for Baby Blankets is a 12 page, 8" x 8", full color idea book. It features 6 easy to crochet original patterns for beginners to advanced crocheters. Beginners will love crocheting our, So Berry Scallops and Duck, Duck, Goose patterns; in addition, our Over the Rainbow, Fancy Princess and Bonjour Butterfly patterns will tickle you pink. Even if you've never hemstitched before, you can learn with our easy--don't make me think!--illustrated step-by-step instructions. Product Details: Softcover, Color Photos, 8" x 8", 12 pages. 23840 $7.95 Click on image at left for larger view
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Enviro-Totes Enjoy the craft of crochet, help the environment, and look stylish, too! Ruth Shepherd's Enviro-Totes, first published in 1992, are on the mark today! Each of the four styles is crocheted using medium weight cotton yarn. The dense patterns offer sturdiness and textured good looks. The Roomy Tote shown on the front cover measures 16" x 16" x 8"; four of them can hold a week's worth of groceries for the average family of four, and one bag will conveniently store the other three between supermarket visits. The Bucket Tote is 13" x 16" with handles accented by buttons. The drawstring Lace Tote is 17" x 23", with mesh sides that offer expandability and compact storage. Featuring a pattern of vertical ridges, the Carryall Tote is 14" x 20". 41246 $3.00 Click on image at left for alternate view
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Patons Next Steps Five Crochet Guidebooks 17 Step-by-step crochet projects. 39670 $4.95 Click on image at left for project views
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Crochet Hip Hats Beat the summer heat with a selection of chic chapeaux! These seven caps and hats by Mary Estok Nolfi are easy to crochet and fun to wear, and they'll look great with everything from sundresses to blue jeans. Product Details: Softcover, Color Photos, 8 1/2 x 11", 24 pages. 17412 $6.95 Click on image at left for larger view
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Fun & Funky Crochet Crochet is hot on the catwalk-and this hip collection of crocheted clothing and accessories will put the "Wow!" into any wardrobe. Fashion-forward crocheters will fall in love with these designs. Crochet 30 trendy projects, from hats, bags, and belts to a choker and even a daring bikini. Product Details: Softcover, Color Photos 8 5/8 x 8 5/8", 96 pages. 15008 $24.95 Click on image at left for larger view of back cover
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Quick Caps from Leisure Arts 7 Crochet designs by Barbara Shaffer 89357 $6.95 Click on image at left for larger view of both covers
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