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The Crochet Stitch Bible - (Artist/Craft Bible) by Betty Barnden (Hardcover)

 The Crochet Stitch Bible - (Artist/Craft Bible) by  Betty Barnden (Hardcover)
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<p><b><i>The Crochet Stitch Bible</i> contains over 200 stitches, explained in full, and is a perfect starter guide for beginners, with advanced projects and details for experts. The handy spiral bound design allows this book to be laid open on a work surface for easy reference, and makes a wonderful addition to the library of any crafter, crocheter, or knitter. </b> <p/> This comprehensive guide includes <b>step-by-step instructions</b> for basic stitches, textured stitches, fans and shells stitches, mesh and filet stitches, openwork and lace stitches, trims and edgings, clusters, puffs, bobbles, spike, relief, tunisian, multi-color, squares, and special stitches. Each crochet stitch is accompanied by a <b>photograph sample</b>, <b>row-by-row instructions</b>, and <b>easy-to-follow symbol charts</b>.</p><p>Crochet is the technique of making a looped fabric from a continuous length of yarn, using a single hook. The word "crochet" itself derives from the French "croc," meaning a hook (or crook); an old scottish name for crochet is "shepherd's knitting." It is one of the most portable and flexible of crafts, requiring only a hook and some yarn. Once you have mastered the basic techniques, you can <b>create a fascinating variety of effects</b>.</p>

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