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Crochet Patterns for Dummies offers a comprehensive, workbook‑style approach to crocheting. Beginning with hook and yarn selection, it reviews basic stitches, stitch combinations, and gauge swatches while teaching how to read patterns and understand garment sizing. The guide expands into advanced techniques, including crocheting in the round, color work, increasing and decreasing stitches, felting, wire work, and filet crochet for pictures and words. With full‑color photographs and concise appendices, readers can confidently create a variety of projects—scarves, sweaters, hats, handbags, potholders, afghans, belts, table runners, skirts, vests, and more. An array of quick‑and‑easy designs is suitable for kids, and practical care instructions help maintain finished items. Over 50 patterns provide a complete, one‑stop resource for crocheters at any skill level.
First publish date: 2007
Genre: Food, Sports & Hobbies/Crafts & Hobbies
Authors: Susan Brittain
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