Essential Crochet Starter Stitches: Portable Stitch Companion: Solids, Shells Fans, Openwork Lace, and Simple Edgings [Paperback]

Adapted fromMelissa Leapman’s Indispensable Stitch Collection for Crocheters, this beautiful, comprehensive, and easy-to-tote stitch pattern companion is a must-have for your crochet project bag!
 
In a small, easy-to-tote format, Essential Crochet Starter Stitchesis a concise stitch dictionary featuring 100 stitch patterns for solids, shells and fans, openwork and lace, and simple edgings.
 

• This rich library of crochet stitch designs covers a wide range of patterns, from a thicket pattern to summertime shells to clover lace.
• Each stitch pattern includes a photo of a finished swatch and both easy-to-read instructions and a stitch diagram using international symbols. Choose the format that makes you and your crochet hook happy.
• Most of the patterns are original and are accessible to most skill levels. If you’ve mastered looping yarn over your hook to create a simple chain, you already possess all the skills you need to create an infinite number of stitch patterns.

With information on how to read the patterns, shaping pieces, and designing from scratch, the stunning stitch patterns inEssential Crochet Starter Stitcheswill serve as a launching pad for your own fun experimentation and for creating unique designs for gorgeous hats, scarves, gloves, sweaters, vests, and more!
 
ThePocket Guides seriesfrom Quarry Books offer authoritative instruction and inspiration in a small-scale format that makes it easy to take with you on all your crafting adventures.

With over 1,450 designs in print,Melissa Leapmanis one of the most widely published American knit and crochet designers working today. She’s worked with leading ready-to-wear design houses and is the author of several best-selling knit and crochet books, includingMelissa Leapman’s Indispensable Stitch Collection for Crocheters, The Knit Stitch lC"