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A-Z of Crochet (US edition) -  Inspirations Studios

A-Z of Crochet (US edition)

A Complete Manual for the Beginner Through to the Advanced Stitcher
Buch | Softcover
160 Seiten
2026
Search Press Ltd (Verlag)
978-1-80092-233-4 (ISBN)
CHF 24,90 inkl. MwSt
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The ultimate, fully visual guide to crochet, covering everything from basic stitches right through to blocking – from the expert team at Inspirations Studios.



Discover key stitches from loops and puffs to popcorns; work further techniques including Tunisian, surface and filet crochet; then finish your projects in style with seams, edging and fringes.



Whether you’re a complete beginner looking for a trusted teacher, or a confident crocheter looking for an all-in-one guide for easy reference and inspiration, this authoritative book has you covered. Inside you’ll find:





Advice on yarns, hooks, tension and reading patterns and charts;
Guidance on hook holds for both left and right hands;
Visual step-by-step guidance on starting and finishing your work;
A wealth of both basic and decorative stitches, from bobbles and clusters to shells and spike stitches;
A guide to other types of crochet, including filet, Tunisian and entrelac;
Special touches including edgings, fringes, and buttonholes;
How to finish your work with hidden seams and blocking;
Lay-flat binding for easy reference while your work;
US crochet terms, with conversion chart provided.


Dip in and out of this comprehensive guide whenever you need a refresher or you want some new and exciting ideas. This trusted manual is the perfect addition to every crocheter’s reference library.



This is a re-issue of the best-selling book A–Z of Crochet (9781782211655), published in 2015, which has sold over 150k copies in all editions.

With a rich history forged with needle and thread, Inspirations Studios publishes the world’s most beautiful needlework books and magazines. This work has been compiled by their expert team. They are based in Australia; for more information visit www.inspirationsstudios.com

Important information you need to know

4 Yarns

4 Hooks

5 Other tools and equipment

6 Gauge

7 Reading patterns and charts

8 Techniques and basic stitches

Tips, tricks and the basics to get you started

8 Holding the yarn and hook

10 Slip knot

11 Chain stitch

12 Slip stitch

13 Single crochet stitch

15 Half double crochet stitch

17 Double crochet stitch

19 Treble crochet stitch

22 Fastening off yarn

24 Joining yarns

27 Shaping

34 Stitches, stitches, stitches



Every shape and texture imaginable

34 Bobbles

36 Bullion stitches

37 Clusters

40 Loop stitches

47 Picots

48 Popcorns

49 Puff stitch

51 Raised stitches

56 Shells

59 Spike stitches

61 More stitches and techniques

And you thought crochet was just...

61 Crocheting with beads and sequins

64 Broomstick crochet

67 Working chevrons

71 Crochet in the round

76 Entrelac crochet

82 Filet crochet

87 Shaping filet crochet

91 Irish crochet

97 Working stripes

99 Surface crochet

102 Tubular crochet

104 Tunisian crochet

114 Added touches



For those special touches

114 Buttons, buttonholes and button loops

125 Cords

127 Edgings

130 Fringes

135 Spirals

136 Three-dimensional flowers

142 Finishing



After all that work you need a fabulous finish

142 Edge finishes

147 Blocking

148 Joining pieces together



157 Index

Erscheint lt. Verlag 14.4.2026
Reihe/Serie A-Z of Needlecraft
Zusatzinfo 1200 Illustrations, color
Verlagsort Tunbridge Wells
Sprache englisch
Maße 210 x 228 mm
Themenwelt Sachbuch/Ratgeber Freizeit / Hobby Handarbeit / Textiles
Sachbuch/Ratgeber Freizeit / Hobby Kreatives Gestalten
ISBN-10 1-80092-233-7 / 1800922337
ISBN-13 978-1-80092-233-4 / 9781800922334
Zustand Neuware
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