Get hooked on crochet and bring handcrafted charm to your home and wardrobe. Sara Delaney provides easy-to-follow illustrated instructions for joining, fastening off, selecting color schemes, and much more. Learn how to read crochet patterns and work a basic chain with single or double stitches. You'll quickly be on your way to crafting your own pretty potholders and delicate scarves.

Elementary design principles and Sara Delaney's unique, straightforward formulas provide everything readers need to start creating their own crocheted scarves, cowls, fingerless mitts, mittens, gloves, hats, and socks. At a glance tables, variation explanations and a substantial stitch dictionary-with 27 solid and lacy stitches, both basic and advanced - ensure crocheters will never lack for ideas on how to personalise their custom designed accessories. Eighteen sample patterns designed by the author feature the formulas she used to make them, illustrating clearly how each technique is put to use. This beautiful and practical package will give readers both the information and confidence they need to venture into a whole new world of crocheting possibilities.