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50 fashionable projects and inspirational tips

Presents full-color illustrated instructions designed for kids for creating thirty crocheted projects such as shoelaces, key chain, scarves and hats, hackysack, pillows, and more.

"By using bigger yarn and hooks, openwork patterns, easy stitches, and other quick-crochet techniques, the patterns in Crochet in a Weekend can all be worked in approximately 10 to 12 hours or less--perfect for a relaxing weekend (or two) of your favorite hobby"-- Provided by publisher.

This highly VISUAL guide makes it easier than ever to get hooked on crocheting

The approximately 30 million crocheters in the U.S. make crocheting one of today’s hottest hobbies. This VISUAL guide makes it easy to pick up a hook and a ball of yarn and get stitching, with clear, step-by-step presentations of techniques accompanied by detailed color photos that show readers exactly what to do. The book’s more than 20 patterns–everything

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Uses color photographs and step-by-step instructions to provide a visual guide to crocheting, covering such topics as basic crochet stitches, advanced variations, blocks, edgings, patterns, and finishing.

"Perfect your skills with more than 100 fully illustrated step-by-step techniques, from basic chain stiches to delicate openwork. Practice as you learn with a series of accompanying projects designed for a ranges of abilities, including amigurumi and toy designs, blankets and pillows, and clothing for children and adults." -- Back cover.

Your one-stop reference for a lifetime of happy crocheting!
It's amazing that a simple hook and yarn can yield such diverse results, from thick, cozy Afghans to delicate lace doilies. Crochet The Complete Guide contains everything you need to get started or take your projects to the next level—from advice on selecting the best yarn types and colors for your projects, to easy-to-follow instructions for creating sophisticated...

"Lauren Espy inspires crocheters with her easy-to-follow patterns, pictures, and helpful instructions. Lauren always takes the patterns one step at a time to ensure that your finished product is as cute as the creation on the page!"--Amazon.com. The great thing with amigurumi is that once you have mastered a few basic shapes you can crochet almost anything! Espy sketched out her own ideas, and now is sharing the easy-to-follow patterns and instructions....

A collection of not-so-traditional crochet hacks meant to help troubleshoot many issues that typically arise with crocheting. The author covers everything from starting knots to perfect finishing techniques, and everything in between. This book can assist you at any stage of your project and help take your crochet game to the next level. It is packed full of step-by-step instructions and photography so you can follow along every step of the way and...