Crochet-opedia The Only Crochet Reference You'll Ever Need

Encompassing the full range of key crocheting techniques, this guide is designed to help the reader learn and master each skill before moving on.With step-by-step instructions, color photographs, detailed diagrams, and enticing patterns, Crochet-opediawill appeal to newcomers as well as advanced crocheters.An array of fun and fabulous projects help the reader to progress, and exploring advanced techniques such as working chainless foundations, thread crochet, and garment construction will give the reader confidence to try alternate crochet me thods. Crochet-opediaalso comes complete with a handy stitch directory, allowing the reader to browse through thumbnail photographs to easily choose a crochet stitch.

JULIE OPARKA is a crochet instructor and president of the Michigan Stitchin' Time chapter of the Crochet Guild of America. She designs patterns for the home and ladies' accessories for Red Berry Crochet. Her patterns have been featured in national magazines.

IntroductionYarns and fibersYarn weightsCrochet hooks and equipmentYarn labelsSubstituting yarnsWashing and care essentialsBlockingTechniquesProject selectorStitch directoryChartsUnderstanding chart symbolsResourcesIndexPicture credits