The book continues with beginner step by step guides on how to do a slip knot and also how to hold your hook and yarn. If you’re a complete beginner, this section will take you through step by step with colour photos on how to chain and advise you with tips on tension and gauge. There’s also full colour pictorial instructions on how to double crochet, fasten off and also how to weave in the loose ends of yarn. crochet stitches With Olympic diver and British sports personality Tom Daley about to publish his debut book Made with Love it’s got us thinking about other must-read crochet books every crochet crafter needs on their bookshelf.

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The only negative I can say about this book is that some of the photos of the projects that were made with dark yarn are very hard to see. One of my favorite things about Toni as a designer is her ability to play with color combinations that are sophisticated, on trend and timeless all at the same time. She is also the main reason that Tunisian crochet is making such a big splash in the crochet scene. Before Toni I had never heard of it before. Two of my favorites are the Three Russian Dolls and the Monster Gadget Covers. But you’ll also find more traditional projects like granny square blankets and a Chevron Throw. The pattern section includes gorgeous new designs like the Juvie Chevron Cowl and the Sulta Triangle Wrap. But the book also includes home decor projects like the Alpha Wall Hanging (which I adore) and the Motley Blanket.

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Insert your hook into the chain or stitch, yarn over and pull through (you will have two loops on the hook) yarn over and pull the yarn through both loops on the hook. This is a delightful book full of beautiful crocheted garden motifs. Chris was inspired by her childhood love of gardening, flowers and the changing of the seasons. Take a look at the videos below for the demonstration. Please make sure you are using the correct video i.e left or right handed.

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One of my favorite patterns from the book is the Limbe Linen Scarf. This oversized scarf is crocheted with the linen stitch, also known as the moss or granite stitch. In this final episode of the Absolute Beginners Series you will learn to do a UK Double Treble Crochet/US Treble Crochet. This stitch is the largest in hight out of all of the stitches you have learned.Yarn over TWICE and insert your hook into the chain or stitch, yarn over and pull through (you will have four loops on the hook) yarn over and pull through two loops on the hook (you will have three loops on the hook) yarn over and pull through two loops on the hook (you will have two loops on the hook) yarn over and pull through the remaining two loops on the hook. I’ve since learned that Tunisian crochet is like a cross between traditional crochet and knitting, because stitches are held on the hook like in knitting.

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Each pattern includes a granny square and some of them are turned into a sweet little project to make like a pouch, pot holder, pillow and even a pair of wrist warmers.

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In the Stitches section you will learn different Tunisian crochet stitches as well as a recap of traditional crochet stitches as well.