It is rather a matter of confidence. You need to be confident in what you are doing and in how to figure out what to do if things aren't going quite right. Understanding why you do certain things and why they turn out the way they do increases confidence and leads to successful crocheting. This book answers some of the most common questions crocheters have, and anticipates some questions you didn't know you had. The Crochet Answer Book will lead you down the road to gaining the confidence that makes for good crocheting.

    make crocheting one of today's hottest hobbies. This VISUAL guide makes it easy to pick up a hook and a ball of yarn and get stitching, with clear, step-by-step presentations of techniques accompanied by detailed color photos that show readers exactly what to do. The book's more than 20 patterns-everything from blankets to mittens to a man's necktie-appeal to hip, modern crocheters.

    The book comes with complete step-by-step photography and instructions for creating an Amineko of your very own and personalizing this cute cat with different facial expressions, clothing, and even bedding. Hundreds of color photographs tell the adorable tales, and mischief, that Amineko and his friends find themselves in, with complete instructions for knitting adventures of your own.

    - 8 prayer shawl patterns to knit and crochet- Prayers & ideas for establishing a ministry reaching those in need of comfort to hope- Letters of love, stories of healing; symbolism

    In this delightful book, she demonstrates how to make 15 fun, colorful projects, including an earflap hat, a patchwork poncho, and a cupcake-shaped pincushion.Kids Crochet presents everything from finger-crocheting to crocheting in the round, all supported by easy-to-follow instructions, full-color illustrations, and charming photos of boys and girls busily stitching. In addition, intriguing sidebars explore such subjects as crochet around the world, the origins of yarn, and popular crochet-for-charity programs. Both an ideal educational tool and an entertaining introduction to a creative leisuretime activity, Kids Crochet brings one of the biggest trends in adult crafting to children of all ages.

    And this book by Jean Leinhauser gives you 50 of them, which can be added to just about any afghan, whether it's knitted or crocheted, to provide the finishing touch. Some of the borders are wide and ruffled, some are narrow and tailored. Others are very feminine, some are more masculine. All of them are fun to work and will turn the plainest afghan into something very special. Stapled; 32 pages.

    These more than 50 projects for necklaces, earrings, and bracelets are all marvelously easy to make, using only the most basic stitches. Surround cabochons with a netting of beaded crochet to form the Opal or Stone Pendant Necklaces. The Pearl Frenzy necklace features freshwater pearls threaded into a chain-stitched design. For a matching set of jewels, try the Pretty in Pink or Snake ensembles. Each project includes color graphs and diagrams, and there's plenty of information on stringing techniques, selecting the best fibers, combining different sizes and types of beads, and troubleshooting. A Selection of the Crafters Choice Book Club.

    

    - Marvelous mix of 79 traditional and modern designs; many are quick to finish- Afghans, home accents, gifts, baby, fashion, holiday decor, and some just for fun

    This newest edition in the Crochet Treasury series from Leisure Arts features 56 afghans with a style all their own. Every afghan is created in the popular mile-a-minute fashion for quick and easy results. Clear, easy-to-follow instructions which vary in skill level from beginner to advanced enable crocheters to create treasured heirlooms.

    It is the only book to offer an extended, illustrated history of bead crochet snakes and five patterns for beaders who want to crochet their own snakes. The book's extensive photos, clear charts, and detailed instructions made Bead Crochet Snakes a must for anyone curious about the rich history of these wonderful objects. Bead Crochet Snakes illustrates how these beautiful, shiny serpents fit into the rich trdition of bead crochet as practised in the Ottoman Empire and neighboring countries like Bulgaria, Greece, and Macedonia. It also explains how the snakes were constructed, the fascinating story of snakes made by Turkish prisoners of war during World War I, and how to tell those snakes from others made later. Beaders can gain inspiration from the many photos of bead crochet items as well as make their own bead crochet snakes to exhibit or wear. Patterns are provided for a snake necklace with a loopy tail, a rattlesnake necklace, two matching bracelets, and a memory wire snake bracelet. The projects will also teach beaders an alternative stringing method, the bead single crochet stitch, increasing and decreasing beads, crocheting on two sides of a foundation chain, and two methods of fastening on a new thread.

    Seven projects that add sparkle to designs by teaching the crocheter how to add beads to chain, single crochet and double crochet stitches.