Contents

Introduction

Part I: Basic Tools and Skills

Tools and Materials

Yarn

Hooks

Other Equipment

Basic Skills

Preparing Yarn for Use

Holding the Hook

Making a Slip Knot

Holding the Yarn

Chain Stitch

Removing Extra Chains

Slip Stitch

Single Crochet

Half Double Crochet

Double Crochet

Treble Crochet

Working in Rows

Joining New Yarn

Fastening Off

Weaving in Ends

Measuring Gauge

Blocking

Reading a Pattern

Reading a Symbol Chart

Part II: Build Your Knowledge

Stitches to Learn

Single Crochet Two Together

Double Crochet Two Together

Front Post Double Crochet

Back Post Double Crochet

Reverse Single Crochet

Tunisian Crochet

Tunisian Simple Stitch

Picking Up a Dropped Stitch

Techniques to Try

Working into a Chain Ring

Working into an Adjustable Ring

Working into Chain Spaces

Working into Front or Back Loop Only

Working an Edging

Filet Crochet

Joining Motifs as You Go

Part III: Projects

Sophisticated Chevrons Pillow

Openwork Placemats

Woven Shoulder Bag

Shadowbox Pillow

Tunisian Crochet Scarf

Red Hot Heart Pillow

Basketweave Blanket

Wavy Sweater

Mesa Tapestry Bag

Lakeside Cliffs Shawl

Ruby Red Jumper

Fair Isle Fingerless Mitts

Lilytopia Shawl

Ripples on the Lake Wrap

Cascading Beads Shawl

Berry Sorbet Scarf

Checkerboard Blanket

Diamond Loop Scarf

Cactus Lace Scarf

Rosalia Motif Shawl

Resources

Skill Levels for Crocheting

Crocheting Abbreviations Master List

Standard Body Measurements/Sizing

Standard Yarn Weight System

Books

Yarn and Crochet Tools Suppliers

Other Resources for Crocheters

Visual Index of Projects