Ultimate Crochet Bible A Complete Reference with Step-by-Step Techniques by Jane Crowfoot

Now available in paperback, Ultimate Crochet Bible is a definitive reference for all aspects of crochet – from the first chain to the care and maintenance of your projects.

The first two chapters are packed with useful information such as choosing and using a hook, how to read a pattern, holding the yarn and basic stitches. Once you are armed with the basics, you can go on to learn about a wide range of techniques.

Traditional, lace-weight crochet is covered in the Thread Crochet section. The yarn used tends to be fine and the hooks are small, but this allows you to put more detail into a piece of work. Filet and Irish crochet are covered here. The section on Tunisian and Entrelac Crochet shows how elements of crochet and knitting can be combined. In Working with Colour, the two main techniques of adding colour to a piece of crochet – Intarsia and Jacquard–- are explained. And to create some really exciting effects, you can add beads and sequins to your crochet.

In addition, there are techniques for edgings, braids, fringes and tassels and Professional Finishing Techniques provides all the know-how you need to take your crochet to a whole new level.