Interweave Press presents The Harmony guides.
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Interweave Press, Loveland, Co
copyright Collins & Brown 2008
isbn: 978-1-59668-081-4 (pbk.)
Valuable information and instruction is given in the basics and in abbreviations section of book. Good line drawings to illustrate basics. Color photos of finished stitch pattern fabric. Stitch patterns are given both in American and European which is helpful.
Table of Contents
Inspiration p. 6 How she started crocheting. Says crochet is versatile, often easier than knitting as only working with one stitch on crochet hook, only 4 basic stitches. She finds inspiration in everyday things that she sees around her. "Crochet is one of the most basic forms of textile"; Fishermens' nets, lace, "crochet" is French for "hook", "Early knitting frames used a single hooked needle" Portable.
Tools & equipment p. 10
hooks, yarn, holding yarn & hook
The basics p. 12
sl knot, yo, ch, sl st, sc, hdc, dc, tr
Solomon's knot
Making fabric, fastening off, joining in new yarn, changing color,
Placement of stitches, ch spaces, around stitch's stem, between stitches, under front or back loops
Working in rows, rounds
Starting Chains and Pattern repeats, working in color, incr/dec, gauge
Stitch variations, filet, group/shells, clusters, bobbles, puff, picot, crossed stitches
Stitch Gallery p. 30
abbreviations p. 268
both American and European, very thorough.
index p. 271
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