Awards

• Commended for Foreword INDIES Book of the Year Awards (Hobbies & Home) 2022

Overview

Start crocheting today with expert, beginner friendly instructions! Salena Baca loves to introduce crochet to new future enthusiasts! From her many years of teaching, she knows just how to explain each step and anticipate pitfalls, and she has broken down the necessary skills into 10 easy lessons. Starting with the basics of how to choose yarn and hooks, she then teaches the basic stitches and how to put them together to create your very first projects. She teaches you to work in rows and rounds, understand crochet charts, combine stitches, change colors, and so much more! Lessons include fun and easy beginner patterns, 25 total, to practice your skills and complete pieces such as wraps, scarves, totes, baskets, table runners, beanies, and blankets. When you complete the 10 easy lessons, you will have all the skills needed to make any crochet pattern you choose!

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9780811770743

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Reviews

"In this helpful and thorough guide, designer Baca (My Crocheted Closet) breaks down crochet fundamentals for beginners. Her yarn basics includes tips for deciphering labels and making sense of care instructions, while a section on tools lays out hook size ranges and the pros and cons of aluminum versus plastic. Step-by-step photographs will help readers learn to make basic crochet stitches such as single crochets and double crochets, and a guide to pattern reading is especially rewarding: it breaks down common abbreviations with easy explanations (text placed in between asterisks, for example, indicates a repeat). After a lesson on finishing touches come the first projects, a set of washcloths using different techniques. In the sections that follow, Baca teaches a lesson alongside each pattern: readers will learn to create increased stitches in rounds and put it into practice with a place mat, while a fringe table runner makes use of crocheting in rows and an infinity scarf uses crochet in tubes. Baca covers all the bases, taking the intimidation out of the process. Those new to the craft should give this a look. -- ""Publishers Weekly"" There are many, many how-to books on crochet already on the market--so why the need for yet another beginner's guide? Because Learn to Crochet in 10 Easy Lessons features not just a close-up pictorial review of stitches and techniques, but 28 patterns that encourage beginner success. Other pluses include right- or left-handed holding and crochet directions, definitions of basic crochet shorthand instructions, and close-up color photos that leave nothing to wonder. Learn to Crochet in 10 Easy Lessons is far more attractive and easier to use than most beginner's crochet guides, and is highly recommended for any individual or collection that wants to learn the most in the least amount of time. -- ""Donovan's Literary Services"""

In this helpful and thorough guide, designer Baca (My Crocheted Closet) breaks down crochet fundamentals for beginners. Her yarn basics includes tips for deciphering labels and making sense of care instructions, while a section on tools lays out hook size ranges and the pros and cons of aluminum versus plastic. Step-by-step photographs will help readers learn to make basic crochet stitches such as single crochets and double crochets, and a guide to pattern reading is especially rewarding: it breaks down common abbreviations with easy explanations (text placed in between asterisks, for example, indicates a repeat). After a lesson on finishing touches come the first projects, a set of washcloths using different techniques. In the sections that follow, Baca teaches a lesson alongside each pattern: readers will learn to create increased stitches in rounds and put it into practice with a place mat, while a fringe table runner makes use of crocheting in rows and an infinity scarf uses crochet in tubes. Baca covers all the bases, taking the intimidation out of the process. Those new to the craft should give this a look. -- ""Publishers Weekly"" There are many, many how-to books on crochet already on the market--so why the need for yet another beginner's guide? Because Learn to Crochet in 10 Easy Lessons features not just a close-up pictorial review of stitches and techniques, but 28 patterns that encourage beginner success. Other pluses include right- or left-handed holding and crochet directions, definitions of basic crochet shorthand instructions, and close-up color photos that leave nothing to wonder. Learn to Crochet in 10 Easy Lessons is far more attractive and easier to use than most beginner's crochet guides, and is highly recommended for any individual or collection that wants to learn the most in the least amount of time. -- ""Donovan's Literary Services""

Author Information

Salena Baca is the author of many bestselling crochet titles, including Two Simple Shapes = 26 Crocheted Cardigans, Tops & Sweaters, My Crocheted Closet, Crochet in a Day, Crochet Market Bags, and Crochet for Christmas. An ambassador for crochet, Salena often coordinates efforts with other crochet designers to spread the joy of crochet far and wide. Salena resides in Bend, Oregon.

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