{"product_id":"2940011842399","title":"Learn To Crochet Quickly And Easily","description":"\"Finally! Quick and Easy, Step by Step ways to Master Crocheting in 12 days or Less\"\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSpecial Release!! Now Included - Incredible Free Bonus Gifts to Ensure you never run out of crocheting ideas and patterns. Plus, tips and short cuts for pattern converting, left-handed crocheting, and tons of resources for creating beautiful crocheted delights. Free Bonus Crochet Patterns included and did I mention Tons of FREE crochet patterns! \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAfter reading this book you'll be able to create magnificent crochet pieces to enjoy for years to come. So, what will you find in the \"Official Guide to Crochet\"?\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe history of crochet is fascinating! Who knew it dated back so far? \u003cbr\u003eExactly how far back does is date? Find out the history of crochet and its many uses-from bookmarks to blankets-on pages 7-11. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWhat size hook, what kind of yarn, where can these things be purchased? \u003cbr\u003eUsing the right crochet equipment is very important. Pages 12-24 outline everything you'll need to get started and where you can find these supplies. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe purpose of this book is to teach you how to crochet and pages 24-27 get you started. \u003cbr\u003eYou'll learn how to hold the hook and yarn and how to form a chain of stitches. You'll be crocheting in minutes!\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTo get started you will learn how to single crochet. \u003cbr\u003ePages 27-29 give you the fundamentals of creating a quick, solid fabric and the opportunity to perfect your stitches through single crochet.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSome projects will require changing the color of your yarn. \u003cbr\u003ePage 29 details this process so you can create colorful pieces of crochet.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThere are different ways to stitch and pages 30-32 give written instructions and illustrations for slip stitch, half double crochet, double crochet, and treble crochet. \u003cbr\u003eYou'll be an expert in no time after reading this book!\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePage 33 begins a section on crochet tips from gauge to how to create the perfect circle. \u003cbr\u003eIf you're a \"lefty\", your in luck because there is info on left-handed crochet in here too! \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn Crocheting you'll need to start a new ball or skein of yarn and tie off loose ends. \u003cbr\u003ePages 35 and 36 show you exactly how to do this. You'll learn how to do this without showing knots on page 37.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eHaving just the right tension is important in order to keep your crochet uniform. \u003cbr\u003eOn pages 37-40 you'll learn how to work tightly or loosely and how to move the yarn through your fingers all while keeping your edges straight. You'll also learn how to increase or decrease your stitches as you go. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eChanging yarn color takes practice, but you'll learn even more about doing this on page 41. \u003cbr\u003eBeing able to tell right from wrong is important when crocheting. \u003cbr\u003ePage 43 shows you how to know the right and wrong side of your crochet piece. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSometimes you might have difficulty pulling your hook through your loops or with puckering in your foundation row. \u003cbr\u003eThese issues as well as what to do with extra stitches are discussed on page 44.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIf you already know how to crochet but are having trouble with missing stitches or uneven edges, page 46 of this guide will help you solve your problem and get you back on track. \u003cbr\u003eWhen you are ready to take on a more difficult pattern you will be able to do it with confidence after reading the section on working front, back or both and working around the post. \u003cbr\u003eYou'll also benefit from pages 47-49 on turning corners, joining seams, and joining squares. You'll be crocheting afgans in no time!\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eGrowing up did you ever play with those little round doilies your grandmother had lying around? Well, now you can make your own! \u003cbr\u003eYou'll learn how to crochet in the round and to create the perfect circle on pages 52-54. Make Grandma proud!\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWith the section on crochet tips concluded, you're ready to start a project. \u003cbr\u003ePage 54 begins a discussion on choosing the right first project and how to complete it. It's just starting to get good!\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThere are many different stitches to choose from in crochet. 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