Take a fresh approach to a classic craft! Create these stylish crocheted designs, even if you've never held a crochet hook before. Learn a few basic crochet stitches step by step, and then combine them in innovative ways for sensational sweaters-most designed especially with beginners in mind. Twenty gorgeous patterns feature sizes from extra small to extra large; many of these sweaters will make a perfect weekend project for experienced crocheters. Choose from an array of seasonal styles, such as a summer-weight sleeveless shell with a matching beaded shawl, a classic crewneck pullover, and a comfy cardigan. A one-stop guide to crocheting basics introduces the yarns, stitches, swatches, and smart tips that will ensure a perfect fit.

Crocheted Sweaters

Arts & Photography

Huxley, Susan

Fashion

Martingale

Join classic silhouettes with contemporary style in this collection of beautiful designs! Rich colors and textures are created from a range of fibers, from wool and mohair to fine alpaca. 
• Twelve projects feature fun-to-make pullovers, vests, and cardigans 
• Includes a beginner-friendly stitch primer, row-by-row pattern guidance, and blocking tips 
• Patterns specify generic yarns for easy substitution; true-to-size photos of yarn strands will help you choose the right yarn every time

Today's Crochet: Sweaters from the Crochet Guild of America

Martingale & Co Inc

So you just finished hooking the rug of your dreams. So now what? How do you finish that beautiful rug? Complete with step-by-step, photo-illustrated directions on every finishing technique imaginable, this book has the answers. Whipping your rug with yarn, braiding edges, and hanging your finished piece are just a few of the dozens of techniques covered within.

Secrets of Finishing Hooked Rugs

Crafts, Hobbies & Home

Siano, Margaret

Crafts & Hobbies

Stackpole Magazines

Includes information on the characteristics, classification, and composition of colour. In-depth study of colour harmonies -- monochromatic, complimentary, analogous. Learn colour planning from wheel to wool. Often colour planning is the most intimidating part of rug hooking. How do you choose colours that compliment each other and bring the rug to life?The Secrets of Colour in Hand-Hooked Rugswill take the uncertainty out of the process, as Betty Krull leads you step-by-step through the fundamental stages needed to understand and colour plan a rug. The book explains everything you need to know about the classification and composition of colour, including the use of colour harmonies and the ins and outs of colour planning. Study dozens of beautiful images to see how the use of different colours can greatly influence the final outcome of the same design. Learn to analyse colours and identify their properties. Novice as well as experienced rug hookers will loveThe Secrets of Colour in Hand-Hooked Rugs, brought to you by Rug Hooking magazine, for its easy-to-follow format, information, and colour tips.

The Secrets of Color in Hand-Hooked Rugs

Krull, Betty

Secrets Of Planning &amp; Designing Hand-Hooked Rugs is a Stackpole Books publication.

Secrets of Planning & Designing a Hand-Hooked Rug

Fitzpatrick, Deanne