My Crochet Teacher

If you've never held a crochet hook before, then this is the book for you.

My Crochet Teacher is $5.25
Learn the basic techniques in 8 easy steps with clear illustrations for Right or Left Handed Persons showing how to hold the hook and form the stitches, plus a helpful reference guide you will use for years to come; explaining the crochet tools, stitch gauge, difference in yarn weights, abbreviations, symbols, terms, metric equivalents and crochet hook conversion chart.
All the basics are included plus increasing, decreasing, using more than one color, working in rounds or charts, reading patterns, finishing techniques including Tassels, Fringe, Twisted Cord and Pom-Poms.

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Four special techniques are also explained and illustrated; Afghan Crochet, Crochet-Knit, and Hairpin Lace. See an added technique on the page for Hairpin Lace.
There are 20 projects to crochet, beginning with small items like sachet bags, toys, and golf mitts to afghans and sweaters; some are shown below.

more beginning books: LEARN TO KNIT ON CIRCLE LOOMS. AND LEARN TO CROCHET SOCKS

Hairpin Lace and Lace Ripple Afghans and Pillows

Baby Blanket and Bunting

Child's Pullover and Vest

Pebble Vest and Basketweave Vest

Striped Crewneck Pullover and Dolman Design