{"product_id":"2940014606547","title":"Crocheting Made Easy","description":"A crocheted object can keep us warm in the winter, cradle\u003cbr\u003eour boiling pots and pans, suspend our plants from the\u003cbr\u003eceiling, protect our paper money and coins, cover the stains\u003cbr\u003eand scratches in our furniture, dress up the baby’s cradle\u003cbr\u003eand make a fashion statement.\u003cbr\u003eThe fondness for crocheting has not waned since the early\u003cbr\u003eages. Just glance at the arts and crafts section of any\u003cbr\u003ebookstore. Last time we checked, there were more books\u003cbr\u003eon crochet than there were books on the DaVinci code.\u003cbr\u003eunhook the belief that crocheting is reserved for creatures\u003cbr\u003ewho sit on rocking chairs all day.\u003cbr\u003eWhere have you been?\u003cbr\u003eTeenagers are having fun with it. So are 30 somethings and\u003cbr\u003ethose who are past their childbearing years.\u003cbr\u003eLet’s see if we can get you hooked…\u003cbr\u003eChapter 1: About Crochet\u003cbr\u003eTo set crochet apart from the rest of the sewing crowd, we’ll\u003cbr\u003emake some distinctions:\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTABLE OF CONTENTS\u003cbr\u003eIntroduction ................................................................5\u003cbr\u003eChapter 1: About Crochet..............................................7\u003cbr\u003eHistory of Crochet......................................................8\u003cbr\u003eLanguage of Crochet.................................................11\u003cbr\u003eBasic Stitches..........................................................12\u003cbr\u003eCrochet Hooks.........................................................13\u003cbr\u003eCrochet Yarns..........................................................15\u003cbr\u003eChapter 2: Tools and Materials.....................................17\u003cbr\u003eHooks ....................................................................18\u003cbr\u003eAfghan Hook...........................................................19\u003cbr\u003eMore About Yarns!...................................................20\u003cbr\u003eMarkers..................................................................22\u003cbr\u003eTapestry Needles.....................................................23\u003cbr\u003ePins.......................................................................23\u003cbr\u003eTape Measure..........................................................24\u003cbr\u003eRow Counter...........................................................24\u003cbr\u003ePlastic Rings............................................................24\u003cbr\u003eMetal Hook Gauge....................................................25\u003cbr\u003eBobbins..................................................................25\u003cbr\u003eChapter 3: Basic Techniques........................................25\u003cbr\u003ePractice, Practice, Practice!........................................27\u003cbr\u003eCatching the Yarn Technique......................................27\u003cbr\u003eChain Stitch Technique (cs).......................................28\u003cbr\u003eSingle Crochet (sc): .................................................28\u003cbr\u003eHalf Double (hdc) Technique.....................................29\u003cbr\u003eDouble Crochet Technique (dc) .................................29\u003cbr\u003eTreble Crochet Technique (tr)....................................30\u003cbr\u003eTurning Chains........................................................30\u003cbr\u003eThe Button Stitch.....................................................31\u003cbr\u003eCluster Stitch ..........................................................32\u003cbr\u003ePersian Stitch..........................................................33\u003cbr\u003eChapter 4: Some Great Crocheting Tips!........................35\u003cbr\u003eBobbins..................................................................36\u003cbr\u003eBouclé....................................................................41\u003cbr\u003eFastening Off...........................................................41\u003cbr\u003eRandomly Crochet....................................................44\u003cbr\u003eCrocheters Busy as Ever!..........................................47\u003cbr\u003eSome Crochet Innovations.........................................50\u003cbr\u003eSpread the Word; Share Your Love.............................52\u003cbr\u003eResources A-Bounty!................................................59\u003cbr\u003eConclusion ................................................................61","brand":"Mike Morley","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47069303308528,"sku":"2940014606547","price":2.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0737\/7593\/9824\/files\/2940014606547_p0.jpg?v=1763612033","url":"https:\/\/shop-qa.barnesandnoble.com\/products\/2940014606547","provider":"Barnes \u0026 Noble (DEV)","version":"1.0","type":"link"}