Donna Kooler's Encyclopedia of Crochet

Donna Kooler's Encyclopedia of Crochet is the complete, authoritative guide to the history, technique, and variety of patterns every crochet enthusiast will treasure. Materials and basic techniques are clearly illustrated, step-by-step, to make learning crochet simple. Twenty-one unique and charming projects are stunningly photographed and meticulously charted, with thoroughly explained instructions to guide even a novice. For those whose skills go beyond the basics, advanced techniques and projects will challenge and inspire. The pattern gallery provides complete instructions on how to read patterns and features 164 charts for traditional as well as brand new crochet patterns. A source list, cross-referenced index, and bibliography round out a volume you'll refer to again and again. This is a companion reference to Donna Kooler's Encyclopedia of Needlework, available now from Leisure Arts, and Donna Kooler's Encyclopedia of Knitting, coming in Spring 2004.Kooler, Donna is the author of 'Donna Kooler's Encyclopedia of Crochet' with ISBN 9781574862829 and ISBN 1574862820.