Finishing Techniques for Crochet
Give Your Crochet that Professional Look
Pauline Turner
Crochet—known for its usefulness, versatility, and beauty—is practiced by devotees of all ages, all over the world. But the final details that can set a piece of crochet work apart from all others are often neglected. Finishing techniques are not merely decorative extras—a beautiful project can be made less attractive by an awkward edging; an otherwise perfect garment left dull and plain without embellishment. Just as easily, a mediocre item can be made fabulous, and a generic pattern transformed into something special, with a few well-chosen additions.
Now, the art of finishing techniques is fully explained in this fabulous, full-color book. Renowned crochet designer and instructor Pauline Turner presents hundreds of tips and secrets for getting professional-looking results, whatever your skill-level.
Enhance your crochet-work with a variety of stitches, including single and double crochet, crab stitch, backstitch, post stitch, and whip stitch. Learn how to work with more than one color, using “tricks” such as camouflaging, spike stitches, and long post treble stitches. And explore decorative techniques: adding a picot, purl, or shell edge; using raglan shaping, diamonds, hexagons, and motifs; joining yarns in lacy and open designs; and embellishing with buttons, fringe, beads, and sequins.
Before you know it, Turner’s expert advice will have you crocheting from start to finish with a flair you never knew you had! You’ll be ready to try your hand at one of the fantastic patterns showcasing the best of Turner’s design prowess. Whether you choose the silky tunic, the form-flattering vest, a cozy sweater, or the charming spring dress, you’re bound to be elated with the results as you employ what you’ve learned.
112 pp • 8 x 10 • 252 color photos, 8 charts & 2 diagrams • 978-1-57076-424-0 • hb • $22.95
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