Basic Crocheting and Projects by Silverman, Sharon Hernes -- Read -- Imperial Library of Trantor

Index

Cover Front Matter 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 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

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