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How To Crochet: Techniques and Projects for the Complete Beginner

by Emma Varnam
rev. ed. Guild of Master Craftsman. Jul. 2017. 108p. illus. ISBN 9781784942922. pap. $12.95. FIBER CRAFTS
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Varnam's (Cute Crocheted Animals) budget-priced, no-frills introduction to crochet walks beginners step-by-step through the basics, from the foundation chain through basic stitches. Each technique is illustrated with two-color line drawings showing both the hand position and the motion of the hook and the yarn as a reference. Each of the stitches and techniques features a small, practical project designed to reinforce the skills taught in that section. The overall approach is similar to the "Storey Basics" series title How To Crochet by Sara Delaney but with a greater emphasis on projects.
VERDICT Beginners looking for an easy-to-follow overview of crochet basics coupled with a series of attractive and functional projects are the ideal audience for this guide.
Reviewed by Staff , Aug 01, 2017
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