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Melissa Leapman's indispensable stitch collection for crocheters : 200 stitch patterns in words and symbols / [Melissa Leapman]

by Leapman, Melissa.

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Creative Publishing International, [2016]

Crocheting -- Patterns.

9781589239296 (pbk.)

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Stitch collection for crocheters : 200 stitch patterns in words and symbols

Indispensable stitch collection for crocheters : 200 stitch patterns in words and symbols

176 pages : illustrations (some color) ; 28 cm.

Includes index.

Section one: The stitch collection. Simple solid patterns -- Shell and fan stitch patterns -- Openwork and lace patterns -- Textured patterns -- Colorwork patterns -- Edgings -- section two: Resources. Abbreviation list -- Understanding international crochet symbols -- Crochet techniques.

Melissa Leapman divulges 200 of her favorite crochet stitch patterns, enough designs to keep you busy stitching for years. Geared toward crocheters of all skill levels and formatted in a way that encourages readers to learn and grow as they sample from the patterns. A pattern library with a full explanation of stitch multiples and how they work. How to design basic projects, including afghans, pillows, hats, and more. Stitch patterns arranged by type - from lace to cables to colorwork and beyond. Each stitch pattern is accompanied by easy-to-read instructions, stitch diagrams using international symbols, and a clear photo. If the reverse side of the fabric is interesting for a given pattern, both sides will be presented. A unique icon is used to mark these special patterns, making them easy to seek out for versatile scarves and blankets, which must look attractive on both sides. You'll want to make hats, scarves, shawls, and more for yourself and friends. These patterns just beg to be stitched.

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