Illustrated Patchwork Crochet

Illustrated Patchwork Crochet: Contemporary Granny Squares for Clothing and Home Decorating by Bella Scharf. Published by Butterick Publishing Co, New York, NY, 1976. 1st Edition. Hardbound, no DJ. Size 4to (up to 12'' tall). Condition: Good. Edge & corner wear to boards, some fraying. Water stain top spine edge, content, patterns not affected. 184 Pgs. ISBN 0884210529. Patchwork crochet is easy to master and this book makes it even easier. Each stitch and technique are fully explained, and completely illustrated. Large, clear drawings permit you to actually see every stitch distinctly as well as what an individual patchwork unit should look like at each successive stage. And whether you're a beginner or an accomplished crocheter who wishes to brush up on fundamentals, you'll find the chapter on crochet basics particularly useful and informative. Covered is everything from hook sizes and yarn types to crochet terms and the ''how-to's'' of the basic stitches. Described in detail are over 40 different patchwork crochet forms and techniques including more than a dozen variations of the granny square. Once you learn how to make even one simple patchwork unit, you can go on to create any number of interesting fashions, decorative home furnishing, accessories and gift or bazaar items. Description text copyright 2011 BooksForComfort. Item ID 25225.