The New Encyclopedia of Crochet Techniques : a comprehensive visual guide to traditional and contemporary techniques / Jan Eaton.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Eaton, Jan

Contributor:

Norris, Martin, photographer.

Wilkins, Phil, photographer.

Quarto Publishing Limited, book producer, designer.

Running Press, publisher.

Running Press Imprint Collection (University of Pennsylvania)

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Crocheting.

Genre:

Nonfiction.

Penn Provenance:

Teacher, Stuart (donor) (Running Press copy)

Physical Description:

160 pages : color illustrations ; 23 cm

Distribution:

London : Running Press,

Other Title:

Crochet techniques

Place of Publication:

Philadelphia : Running Press, 2012.

Contents:

About this book

Chapter One: Crochet Essentials. Equipment; Yarns and threads; Basic skills; Foundation chains; Turning and starting chains; Single crochet stitch; Half double crochet stitch; Double crochet stitch; Treble crochet stitch; Measuring gauge; Joining, fastening off, and weaving in yarns; Reading patterns and charts; Pressing and blocking; Seams

Chapter Two: Techniques and Stitches. Stripe patterns; Ridge stitches; Shaping; Clusters; Shell stitches; Bubbles; Popcorns; Puff stitches; Loop stitches; Openwork and lace stitches; Filet crochet; Chevron patterns; Spike stitches; Raised stitches; Jacquard patterns; Intarsia patterns; Tubular crochet; Circular motifs; Square motifs; Hexagon motifs; Tunisian crochet; Broomstick crochet; Hairpin crochet; Edge finishes; Buttonholes and button loops; Cords; Flowers; Braids and insertions; Edgings; Fringes and tassels; Surface crochet; Applying beads; Applying sequins

Chapter Three: Projects. Buttonhole bag; Intarsia potholder; Baby afghan; Hexagon pillow; Winter scarf; Filet crochet wrap; Striped bag

Chapter Four: Gallery. Crochet in the home; Garments; Scarves; Head, nose, hands, and toes; Bags and accessories; Whimsy

Care of Crochet.

Notes:

"A Quarto Book"--Title page verso.

"Conceived, designed, and produced by Quarto Publishing plc, The Old Brewery, 6 Blundell Street, London N7 9BH"--Title page verso.

"QUA: ECR2"--Title page verso.

"Project Editor: Lindsay Kaubi. Art Editor: Julie Francis. Copy Editors: Pauline Hornsby, Helen Jordan. Illustrators: Betty Barnden, Kuo Kang Chen, Coral Mula. Photographers: Martin Norris, Phil Wilkins. Picture Researchers: Sarah Bell, Claudia Tate. Creative Director: Moira Clinch. Publisher: Paul Carslake"--Title page verso.

Includes index.

Local Notes:

Running Press Collection copy presented to the Penn Libraries in 2008 by Stuart "Buz" Teacher.

Running Press copy is "1" printing.

ISBN:

9780762447497

0762447494

OCLC:

778420827