101 crochet stitch patterns & edgings : pattersn to create everything from doilies to afghans

Complete with 87 unique stitches and 14 edgings, this all-in-one guide's crochet patterns include the multiples needed to create the look of the stitch and translate them into new designs. Two sampler afghans are featured and can be made using stitch patterns found in the book, which include bobbles, shells, popcorn, ripple, textured, and open weave. Each design offers a close-up color photograph plus instructions and illustrations when needed, making it an ideal addition to any crafter's reference library. Front Cover......Page 1 Table of Contents......Page 2 Before You Begin......Page 3 Swatches 1–77......Page 5 A to Z Sampler Afghan......Page 84 Swatches 78–81......Page 87 Patchwork Squares Afghan......Page 92 Edgings 82–101......Page 95 Lesson 1: Getting Started......Page 105 Lesson 2: Chain Stitch......Page 106 Lesson 3: Working Into the Chain......Page 108 Lesson 4: Single Crochet......Page 109 Lesson 5: Double Crochet......Page 112 Lesson 6: Half Double Crochet......Page 114 Lesson 7: Treble Crochet......Page 115 Lesson 8: Slip Stitch......Page 117 Lesson 10: Bead Crochet......Page 118 Lesson 11: Working With Colors......Page 119 Lesson 12: Working With Thread......Page 120 Lesson 13: Special Helps......Page 121 Lesson 14: Reading Patterns......Page 125 Lesson 15: Gauge......Page 126 Crochet Stitch Guide......Page 128 Copyright......Page 129 Back Cover......Page 130 Front Cover 1 Table of Contents 2 Before You Begin 3 Swatches 1–77 5 A to Z Sampler Afghan 84 Swatches 78–81 87 Patchwork Squares Afghan 92 Edgings 82–101 95 Basics 105 Lesson 1: Getting Started 105 Lesson 2: Chain Stitch 106 Lesson 3: Working Into the Chain 108 Lesson 4: Single Crochet 109 Lesson 5: Double Crochet 112 Lesson 6: Half Double Crochet 114 Lesson 7: Treble Crochet 115 Lesson 8: Slip Stitch 117 Lesson 9: Stitch Sampler 118 Lesson 10: Bead Crochet 118 Lesson 11: Working With Colors 119 Lesson 12: Working With Thread 120 Lesson 13: Special Helps 121 Lesson 14: Reading Patterns 125 Lesson 15: Gauge 126 Crochet Stitch Guide 128 Copyright 129 Back Cover 130 "Expand your creative crochet knowledge with this collection of ... unique stitch patterns and ... edgings. You'll find openweave lacy stitches, ripples, bobbles, popcorns, textured stiches and more. ..."--Back cover You will find 87 unique stitch patterns and 14 edgings all in one great book! Each stitch pattern includes multiples needed to create the look of the stitch making it easy to translate into designs of your own. Contains instructions for several crochet patterns that can be used in almost any crochet project