200 Crochet Stitches

Discover new stitches and ways to work with crochet. For all levels, this book includes a fabulous directory of stitches and techniques. It is so easy to use. Clear step-by-step photos guide you all the way. A wonderful array of stitches to add a little oomph to your crochet projects. At a glance stitches at the front of the book are divided into stitch type. Getting Started takes you through everything you need to know from materials and tools to basic techniques. For each stitch, you will see a clear photograph, at least two step-by-step photos and a chart. There are too many stitches to single out, but I always love the waves and picots, the cross-over stitches and more. Lots to try out and beautifully presented. -- Karen Platt * www.karenplatt.co.uk * May 2015 If you've never bought a crochet stitch book then this book is a fantastic place to start. Why not use the stitches to create your own projects. Crochet is so versatile you'll be amazed how quickly you'll be designing your own things. There are a lot of stitch books out there but this one is so different. It offers so many different types, designs, use of other materials that other books don't. I was really amazed by the diversity of the stitches. They are also explained in both written and chart format so either way you should be able to copy the designs. Different colours, techniques & items such as beads are used to demonstrate so many amazing styles. Some would be brilliant for afghans (blankets) and some would be even better for garments. At the start of the book is all the information you will need to recreate the designs within the book. The instructions are clear and easy to understand. This really is a book you'll use for years to come. I often take my stitch books down whenever I feel like designing something. They give you so much inspiration. If you are new to crochet it's also a fantastic way to increase your skills. You can make a block of each and join them together to make a beautiful blanket (afghan).A fantastic addition to any library! -- Susan Dougill * Crochet Addict UK * Oct 13 Crochet has become so popular again and I can see great demand for this exciting new book of 200 stitches. This book is useful for all abilities. It shows the basics of crochet so that you can attempt and master any of the stitches. This is a wonderful directory of stitches for anyone interested in crochet. I like the layout of the book, just wish it laid flat for easier use. You can see clearly from the cover what you are getting, how-to close ups, great stitches in colour and charts. There isnt a stitch I dont like, favourites include Alternate, Spider, Sedge, Uneven Berry, Granule, anything involving scallops, shells, waves, chevrons, clusters, raised stitches, loops, lace or fans, Iris, Starburst and Solomons knot. Without doubt my favourite crochet stitch directory. Superb, colourful, easy to use. I am finally picking up my crochet hook. -- Karen Platt * Yarnsandfabrics.co.uk/crafts * Nov 13 Ever fancied trying your hand at crochet? A trusty friend to have nearby, this guide not only provides essential information for crocheters, it's also there to teach you new stitches and inspire you to try different ways of working crochet. It's packed full of photographed swatches shown at actual size, which is handy when you're trying to recreate the ridges, shells, picots, chevrons, ripples, bobbles and so forth at home. There's also lots of advice on how to use the various stitches when making clothes, accessories and homewares, too. * Knit Today * Jan 14 You might think you know crochet, but do you have 200 different stitches in your repertoire? We thought not! Sarah's latest book will get even the most experienced crocheters trying new things. Spikes, trellis, shells, Tunisian, chevrons, puffs, bobbles and nubbly patterns... The list goes on and on. The photographed step-by-steps and charts ar

Sarah Hazell started out as a committed knitter but soon discovered the joy of crochet and has been a tireless devotee since. She imparts her flawless design know-how as a design consultant for Rowan Yarn, and as a tutor in textiles.

PRELIMS (5 pp) INTRODUCTION (2 pp) There is a new energy in crochet, proving that it is as popular on the catwalk as it is in the home. Choosing the right yarns, stitches, and colours is vital to this process. This book will help you to gain confidence in all these areas. ABOUT THIS BOOK (2 pp) An explanation of how the book is organized, the workshop architecture, how to read the charts, and where to find specific information. STITCH SELECTOR (6 pp) An at-a-glance visual index to the stitch collection, so you can compare and contrast the possibilities and choose the stitch you want.PART ONE/ THE BASICS (12 pp) Hooks, markers, calculator, and crochet chart Yarn types and weights, traditional and non-traditional Gauge Essential crochet skills Different ways to hold the hook Different ways to hold the yarn Left-handed crochet Working in rows Working in the round Techniques for maintaining the correct stitch count when working sts of different height Reading charts: row by row, and in the round PART TWO / STITCH COLLECTION (170 pp) Basic stitches: Double crochetfront loop/back loop/front and back loop, alternate Half treble Treble Double treble Paired DC Paired HTR Crossed HTR Crossed TR Spider st Up and down st Woven Pike waffle Wide checkers Wattle Sedge Granule V Htr V Twin V Three and two Diagonal trip Shallow DC Wide DC/HTR/TR/DTR Track Sieve Floret Linked HTR Herringbone HTR Herringbone TR Silt Trinity DC cluster Aligned cobble Grit Fans and shells: Close scallops Open scallop Rope Tulip Peacock Iris Arcade Sprig Thistle parquet Little fans Starburst Boxed shell Acrobatic Fantail Crows foot lattice Interlocking shell Shell network Picot fan Basket Block and offset shell Diagonal shell Shell and V Cool Hexagon Catherine wheel Petal Fan and V Triple Picot V Offset V Mat Clusters, puffs and bobbles: Aligned treble clusters Alternate treble clusters Pique st Large clusters Lace clusters Honeycomb Ball Pineapple Raised Pineapple Forked Clusters Twin clusters Raised forked clusters Bead st Boxed bead st Bullion st Alternate popcorns Paired popcorns Raised popcorns Spot st Global connection Zig-zag lozenge Mixed cluster Pebble lace Crown puff lattice Aligned puff Popcorn waffle Blackberry salad Zig-zag popcorn network Simple Marguerite 5-star Marguerite Spike stitches: Basket st Spiked boxes Small daisy Brick Brickwork Outline squares Double crosses Rake st Eyelash Birdsfoot spikes Tooth Mirror Alternate spike Interlocking block Spiked squares Relief stitches: Front raised trebles Back raised trebles Raised treble ridges Raised treble rib Basketweave Diagonal raised trebles Raised ripple Raised brick Chain loop st Relief squares crinkle st Crossed ripple Dots and diamonds Relief arch Slot Woven shell Compass point Loop/fur st Corded ridge Thistle Tulip cable Mesh, Filet, and Trellis: Basic mesh Firm mesh Arch mesh Picot arch Triangle Triple picot V Bar and lattice Picot lattice Ruled lattice Doubled lattice Ladder st String net Ridged string network DC Picot string network