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First time crochet : the absolute beginner's guide / by Deborah Burger.

by Burger, Deborah.

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Creative Publishing International, c2014.

Crocheting -- Patterns.

9781589238251 (pbk.)

1589238257 (pbk.)

Alternate title:

Crochet : the absolute beginner's guide

128 pages : color illustrations ; 28 cm.

"There's a first time for everything."--Cover

Includes index.

Getting started -- Starting to stitch -- Chain gang boa -- Single crochet in rows -- Bright and bold coasters -- Single crochet in rounds -- Roll brim cloche -- Phone carrier -- The double crochet stitch -- Longitude scarf -- Double crochet motifs in living color -- Grab-and-go granny bag -- Combining stitches, reading charts -- Flower power retro beanie -- Pattern stitches - Cozy cowl and cuffs set -- Multi-row stitch patterns : lovely lace! -- Windflower shawlette -- A new stitch -- Any foot softy slippers.

Learning how to crochet has never been simpler! Enjoy this beginner's guide that takes you by the hand, like a personal instructor, and teaches you how to crochet. With detailed descriptions of materials and tools, the easy step-by-step instructions for all the basic crocheting techniques will have you creating projects like boas, coasters, and even slippers and bags in no time. Eight simple projects will introduce crocheting skills like basic stitches, chaining, increasing and decreasing, and color techniques; skills you will use often as you continue to learn.

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