Tunisian Crochet : The Look of Knitting with the Ease of Crocheting

"An excellent instructional book for anyone. Presented beautifully." --Kristin Omdahl, www.styledbykristin.com "This is the book that pulled me in and set the hook (quite literally). SO well written. If you haven't gotten it yet, you should." --HookMeUp, Ravelry Detailed instructions with full-color photographs and illustrations teach the art of Tunisian crochet Stylish, contemporary patterns for apparel and home decor Includes instructions for 16 projects Tunisian crochet, sometimes called the Afghan stitch, combines the ease of crocheting with the appearance of knitting. This instructional pattern book brings Tunisian crochet into the realm of high fashion with exquisite stitch patterns, meticulous shaping, and attractive finishing. Sixteen chic projects for apparel, accessories, and home decor are explained in detail. Readers will learn how to make wearable items such as a chain mail scarf, child's jumper, honeycomb skirt, and man's vest. Home decor projects include an ottoman cover, placemats, afghan, pillow, and more--all using Tunisian crochet techniques. Cover......Page 1 Front Matter......Page 2 Contents......Page 6 Acknowledgments......Page 8 Introduction......Page 10 About This Book......Page 12 Yarn and Yarn Substitutions......Page 14 GETTING STARTED......Page 16 General Crochet Skills Review......Page 18 Slip Stitch......Page 19 Single Crochet......Page 20 Half Double Crochet......Page 21 Double Crochet......Page 22 Measure Gauge......Page 23 Blocking......Page 24 Tunisian Crochet Basics......Page 26 Other Handy Tools......Page 27 Foundation Row Forward......Page 28 Tunisian Simple Stitch......Page 29 Tunisian Knit Stitch......Page 30 Tunisian Purl Stitch......Page 31 Decrease in Tunisian Crochet......Page 33 Change Colors or Start New Yarn......Page 34 Helpful Hints......Page 35 PROJECTS......Page 36 Chain Mail Scarf......Page 37 Wild and Woolly Wrap......Page 41 Honeycomb Skirt......Page 45 Shimmer Shawl......Page 49 Ivory Shell......Page 53 Ladders and Lattice Duster......Page 59 Felted Clutch......Page 66 Warmhearted Vest......Page 71 Hug-a-licious Jumper......Page 77 Big Sister Sweater......Page 83 Toben’s Pillow......Page 90 Sweet Dreams Baby Blanket......Page 93 Frosted Stitch Afghan......Page 97 Have It Both Ways Pillow......Page 101 Foam Follows Function Ottoman Cover......Page 105 Mardi Gras Placemats......Page 108 Standard Body Measurements/Sizing......Page 116 Standard Yarn Weight System......Page 120 Skill Levels for Crochet......Page 121 Tunisian Hooks, Yarn, and Other Supplies......Page 122 Other Resources for Crocheters......Page 123 About the Author......Page 124

An excellent instructional book for anyone. Presented beautifully. -Kristin Omdahl, www.styledbykristin.com

This is the book that pulled me in and set the hook (quite literally). SO well written. If you haven't gotten it yet, you should. -HookMeUp, Ravelry Detailed instructions with full-color photographs and illustrations teach the art of Tunisian crochet Stylish, contemporary patterns for apparel and home decor Includes instructions for 16 projects

Tunisian crochet, sometimes called the Afghan stitch, combines the ease of crocheting with the appearance of knitting. This instructional pattern book brings Tunisian crochet into the realm of high fashion with exquisite stitch patterns, meticulous shaping, and attractive finishing. Sixteen chic projects for apparel, accessories, and home decor are explained in detail. Readers will learn how to make wearable items such as a chain mail scarf, child's jumper, honeycomb skirt, and man's vest. Home decor projects include an ottoman cover, placemats, afghan, pillow, and more-all using Tunisian crochet techniques.

An excellent instructional book for anyone. Presented beautifully. --Kristin Omdahl, (http://www.styledbykristin.com) www.styledbykristin.com "This is the book that pulled me in and set the hook (quite literally). SO well written. If you haven't gotten it yet, you should." --HookMeUp, Ravelry Tunisian crochet, sometimes called the Afghan stitch, combines the ease of crocheting with the appearance of knitting. This instructional pattern book brings Tunisian crochet into the realm of high fashion with exquisite stitch patterns, meticulous shaping, and attractive finishing. Sixteen chic projects for apparel, accessories, and home decor are explained in detail. Readers will learn how to make wearable items such as a chain mail scarf, child's jumper, honeycomb skirt, and man's vest. Home decor projects include an ottoman cover, placemats, afghan, pillow, and more--all using Tunisian crochet techniques. Detailed instructions with full-color photographs and illustrations teach the art of Tunisian crochet. Stylish, contemporary patterns for apparel and home decor. Includes instructions for 16 projects:Tunisian crochet combines the ease of crocheting with the appearance of knitting. This instructional pattern book brings Tunisian crochet into the realm of high fashion with exquisite stitch patterns, meticulous shaping, and attractive finishing. Sixteen chic projects for apparel, accessories, and home decor are explained in detail. Readers will learn how to make wearable items such as a chain mail scarf, child's jumper, honeycomb skirt, and man's vest. Home decor projects include an ottoman cover, placemats, afghan, pillow, and more - all using Tunisian crochet techniques Tunisian crochet, sometimes called the 'Afghan Stitch' combines the ease of crocheting with the appearance of knitting. This title brings Tunisian crochet into the realm of high fashion with exquisite stitch patterns, meticulous shaping, and attractive finishing. It explains sixteen projects for apparel, accessories, and home decor.