Crocheting For Dummies

An updated classic covering the latest techniques and trends incrochetingAre you hooked on the art of crochet? Looking for a fun newhobby that you can take with you virtually anywhere? CrochetingFor Dummies, 2nd Edition gives you easy-to-understandinstructions on how to choose the right tools, create basicstitches, and finish off your work to make beautiful pieces of art.From learning to create consistency with gauge swatch to decodingcrochet patterns, symbols, and diagrams, this easy-to-follow guideis all you need to start creating beautiful designs in no time!
This revised edition contains completely new content, includingfresh new patterns, stitches, and techniques reflecting crochetingstyles from around the world. Plus, it's packed with new andrefreshed photos and line art throughout, along with step-by-stepinstructions that will easily guide you from your first stitch toyour first sweater.
* A new section covering common crocheting mistakes and how tocorrect them
* Crocheting with eco-awareness: using organic yarns, as well asfree trade and sustainably sourced fibers
* The best resources for purchasing supplies, as well as choosingand buying patterns
Whether you're a first-time crocheter or looking to expand yourskills, Crocheting For Dummies, 2nd Edition gives you theskills, techniques, and confidence to crochet like a pro.

Introduction.
Part I: Crochet 101.
Chapter 1: Hooking into a Life of Crochet.
Chapter 2: Tools of the Trade.
Chapter 3: Creating Consistency with Gauge.
Chapter 4: Decoding Crochet Patterns.
Part II: Basic Stitches and Techniques.
Chapter 5: Focusing on Fundamental Stitches.
Chapter 6: Long, Longer, Longest: Several Common CrochetStitches.
Chapter 7: Shaping Up and Slimming Down: Increasing andDecreasing Stitches.
Chapter 8: I've Been Here Before: Crocheting inCircles.
Chapter 9: Crocheting in Technicolor.
Part III: Advanced Stitches and Techniques.
Chapter 10: Fancy Stitches That Steal the Show.
Chapter 11: Creating Texture in Unexpected Ways.
Chapter 12: Like Knitting with a Hook: Tunisian Crochet.
Chapter 13: Filet and Mesh Crochet: Creating a New Style.
Chapter 14: Building on Your Skills with Motifs.
Part IV: Putting It All Together.
Chapter 15: Connecting the Parts: Joining Seams.
Chapter 16: Design 101: Crocheting Your First Sweater.
Chapter 17: Finishing Functionally: Borders, Buttons, andPockets.
Chapter 18: It's All in the Details: EmbellishingCrochet.
Chapter 19: Neatness Counts: Fixing, Blocking, and Caring forYour Work.
Part V: The Part of Tens.
Chapter 20: Ten Ways to Do Good with Crochet.
Chapter 21: Ten Variations on Crochet.
Appendix: Sources and Resources.
Index.