{"product_id":"crochet-essentials-handy-guide-to-all-the-basics-paperback","title":"Crochet Essentials: Handy Guide to All the Basics - Paperback","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/reportcopyrightinfringement.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eReport copyright infringement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eMargaret Hubert\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eReview and enhance your crochet skills with this information-packed booklet featuring step-by-step, photo-illustrated instructions.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eNeed some help as you complete your first crochet projects? Looking to brush up on your stitches and maneuvers? Ready to explore new stitches? \u003ci\u003eCrochet Essentials\u003c\/i\u003e is the reference to have by your side as you hook. From gathering supplies and mastering basic stitches to expanding your techniques and adding embellishments, this indispensable companion covers it all. Photos and detailed written directions explain every technique, step by step. Get clear guidance on: \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eTools and Materials: \u003c\/b\u003e Choose the right hook size and type, and gather all the essentials for your crochet kit.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eBasic Stitches: \u003c\/b\u003e Start strong with slip knots, chains, and stitches from single crochet to double triple crochet. Learn techniques like working through the back loop, plus increasing and decreasing.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eInteresting Twists to Basic Stitches: \u003c\/b\u003e Build on your foundation with skills such as the no-chain foundation, post stitches, cross stitch, bobbles, puff stitch, chain loop flowers, and more.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eReading Crochet Instructions: \u003c\/b\u003e Interpret written instructions, standard abbreviations, US-UK stitch conversions, and crochet diagram symbols with ease.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eTwo Ways to Crochet: \u003c\/b\u003e Explore how to work both in rows and in the round.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eGranny Square Techniques: \u003c\/b\u003e Learn how to crochet a classic granny square and explore three different methods for beginning one.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eChecking Your Gauge: \u003c\/b\u003e Ensure perfect results by accurately measuring your gauge.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eDetails and Finishing Techniques: \u003c\/b\u003e Finish your piece by creating buttonholes, joining seams, adding pockets and zippers, finishing edges, and setting in drop-shoulder sleeves.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDistilling everything you need to know to succeed with crochet into just 32 pages, \u003ci\u003eCrochet Essentials\u003c\/i\u003e is a must-have guide for every crochet enthusiast.\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eMargaret Hubert\u003c\/b\u003e is the author of more than 20 crochet and knitting books, including\u003ci\u003e Plus Size Crochet\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eKnits for Men\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eKnit or Crochet--Have It Your Way\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eThe Complete Photo Guide to Crochet\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eThe Complete Photo Guide to Knitting\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eThe Granny Square Book\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eLacework for Adventurous Crocheters\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eRunway Crochet\u003c\/i\u003e, and\u003ci\u003e Customize Your Knitting\u003c\/i\u003e. She has enjoyed a lifelong career designing both crochet and knit patterns for yarn companies and book and magazine publishers. Hubert also teaches at yarn shops, retreats, and national gatherings, and rarely misses a national conference in the needle-arts field. She lives in Pawling, New York.\u003c\/p\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 32\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.2 x 10.8 x 8.1 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIllustrated:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e December 01, 2012\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53463329243443,"sku":"9781589237735","price":12.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0990\/0746\/3731\/files\/Zr1M5qz-Dc9781589237735.webp?v=1781620354","url":"https:\/\/s3xxpj-vy.myshopify.com\/products\/crochet-essentials-handy-guide-to-all-the-basics-paperback","provider":"The Celestial Starlit Phoenix ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}