The Crochet Answer Book · 2nd Edition · Solutions to Every Problem You’ll Ever Face · Answers to Every Question You’ll Ever Ask by Eckman, Edie -- Read -- Imperial Library of Trantor

Index

Title Page Dedication Contents Introduction Chapter 1: Get a Grip . . . on Hooks and Other Tools

All about Hooks Filling Your Tool Bag

Chapter 2: A Good Yarn

Kinds of Yarn Yarn Facts and Figures Yarn Substitutions Working with Yarns Working with Challenging Yarns Endings and Beginnings

Chapter 3: Strong Foundations

Basic Foundation Chains Variations on Foundation Chains

Chapter 4: In Stitches

The Basic Stitches Placing the Hook and Turning Chains Working with Basic Stitches Decreasing and Increasing Specialty Stitches More about Stitches

Chapter 5: Tense about Gauge?

Getting Gauge Gauge Matters

Chapter 6: Going in Circles . . . and Squares and Triangles

Good Beginnings Happy Endings Creating Flat Shapes Problem-Solving Flat Shapes Tips and Tricks Granny Squares Tubular Crochet

Chapter 7: A Whole Cloth

Search for the Perfect Fabric Working with Color

Chapter 8: Pattern Language and Symbols

The Anatomy of Patterns Size Matters Pattern Talk Finding and Using Patterns

Chapter 9: No-Sweat Sweaters

Analyzing the Swatch Getting Oriented Making the Right Size Getting in Shape Putting It All Together

Chapter 10: On the Edge

Crocheting Borders Buttons and Buttonholes

Chapter 11: The Finish Line

All’s Well That Ends Well Crocheter’s Block Joining Motifs Other Joining Stitches Tender Care

Chapter 12: Something (Not Quite) Completely Different

Tunisian Crochet Other Kinds of Crochet Baubles and Beads

Appendix

Standard Crochet Abbreviations Common Crochet Terms and Phrases Standard Body Measurements & Sizing Head Circumference Chart Shoe Size Chart Suggested Sizes for Accessories and Household Items Yarn Care Symbols Hook Inventory To Learn More Metric Conversion Chart