Crochet: Basics and Beyond

Learn the stitches, tools and techniques you need to get started with crochet. Join author and popular blogger Kim Werker as she provides step-by-step instruction for getting started -- from selected the right yearn and deciphering tricky yarn labels to properly holding your hook and working yarn. You'll love Kim's down-to-earth approach as she teaches you a basic chain stitch and demonstrates single, double, and half-double crochet and the slip stitch. Learn how to work in rows, keep your crochet on track, and troubleshoot rows gone wrong. Then, learn three different ways to get started working in the round and become comfortable reading patterns. Finally, combine your new skills to create a charming granny square blanket you'll be proud to display or give.… (more)