This is the ultimate guide to crochet stitches - over 350 - including fans, picots, shells, clusters, bobbles, and more. Increase your stitch repertoire! Access hundreds of crochet stitches that you can use year in and year out. From two of the most respected names in crochet, this is an indispensable guide. You can find step-by-step instructions for more than 350 stitches, from easy to advanced, including shells, fans, clusters, bobbles, and more. You can see a swatch for each stitch in a full-colour, close-up photograph. You can locate quickly and conveniently any stitch you like; stitches are grouped by style for easy reference, and an alphabetical index is also included.

If you think garter stitch is boring, with rows and rows of just one knit stitch after another, this new book from Rita Weiss is about to change your mind. Her collection of 50 fabulous knit garter stitches shows that garter stitch has many dimensions and many disguises. It can be used to make lace, ripples, mosaic designs, ribbings, and more. In fact, without using a purl stitch, garter stitch can even be made to look just like stockinette. All of the interesting stitches in this book are created by using only a knit stitch, yet they are fun to make and will add a new dimension to your knitting. You may find it hard to believe, but not one of these stitches uses a purl

Inexpensive guide for re-creating 32 crocheted masterpieces from the 1940s and 50s. Illustrations and easy-to-follow instructions for making lacy cobwebs, gossamer "Wagon Wheels," Windmill Wings, Ring of Roses, Morning Glory, many more. Instructions.

Step-by-step instructions and 40 illustrations for making 20 beautiful projects: tablecloths, bedspreads, lingerie, pillows, clothing, and more. Delicate patterns include Cinderella, Dublin Beauty, Irish Springtime, to name just a few. 40 black-and-white illustrations. 20 patterns. Instructions. Introduction.

5628 Shawls, Wraps, & Ponchos: Knit a shawl, wrap, or poncho in just one weekend? Yes, it's possible These 11 designs can all be made in a short time, whether it's a standard "weekend" of Friday night through Monday morning, an extended holiday weekend, or a couple of days where you settle in and really get " lost" in your work. Quick projects like these are great when you need a new fashion accessory or a gift for a special day. But even if you take your time and just enjoy the relaxing experience of knitting, you end up with something beautiful -- to wear or to give to someone who needs a warm hug.

5629 Make in a Weekend Shawls: Need a quick shawl to make a fashion statement or to wrap someone special in your prayers and friendship? You're sure to find a design that's just right in this creative crochet collection. The 12 designs offer a wide array of looks for all ages -- even toddlers Lacy styles crocheted with medium or bulky weight yarn, each one can be made in just a weekend. Designs include Shell Sensation Shawl, The Faroese Shawl, Quick and Colorful, Crosses and Diamonds, The Primrose Wrap, A Heart in Her Pocket, Lovely Lace, Edged with Crosses, Bright Shells, Five-Point Diamond Shawl, A Shawl for a Little Miss, and A Wrap for Baby Blue Eyes.