Learn to Crochet in One Day. Learn To Crochet In Just One Day And Create Quick And Easy Crochet Projects

By Florence Schultz

In her latest book, Learn to Crochet in Just One Day, Florence Schultz shares her extensive knowledge of the art of crochet with you so that you can truly learn to crochet in just one day. In her most comprehensive book yet, Florence teaches you all about yarn and hooks, basic crochet stitches and techniques, more advanced stitches, and shares 10 original patterns for you to put your new skills to use.

To begin Florence gives you a short tutorial on yarn and the various fibers used to manufacture it. She also teaches you the importance of gauge, how to read and understand a yarn label, and how to choose the correct yarn for your project. Next she moves onto an explanation of crochet hooks; the types and different styles of holding the hook.

In the next section Florence teaches you crochet stitches and techniques in easy to understand language and with large clear images. You will learn basic and intermediate crochet stitches:

• Chain stitch
• Single crochet
• Double crochet
• Half double crochet
• Treble crochet
• Back and front loops stitches
• Back and front post stitches
• Shell stitch
• Cluster stitch
• Puff stitch

Florence then shares crochet techniques every crochet artist needs to know to produce fine quality professional projects. These techniques include how to have clean even edges every time, how to crochet in the round, how to weave in tails securely, and more.

This book is truly a comprehensive reference book on the art of crochet, but it is written in easy to understand language and includes several clear images. Florence also includes several tables of information such as crochet abbreviations in US and UK terms, hook sizes for the US, UK, and Canada, a yarn weigh table, and other tables for your reference. She also includes a complete list of laundry symbols used by today's yarn manufacturers and a comprehensive list of crochet terms and abbreviations used by today's crochet pattern designers.

If you have ever wanted to learn how to crochet, then Learn to Crochet in Just One Day is the book for you. This book would make a great gift for anyone wanting to pass down the fine art of crochet. With over 70 pages of information, helpful tables, and 10 original patterns this book is a must-have for your crochet library. Get your copy today!

• Language: English
• Publisher: Today Crafts
• Release date: Nov 29, 2018
• ISBN: 9781386751021

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Introduction

Crochet is an art form and an enjoyable and productive hobby. Crochet artists from around the world enjoy sharing and discovering new patterns. You can learn how to crochet in just one day and begin working easy and quick projects. In this book we will learn the basics of yarn and hooks, basic and a few intermediate crochet stitches, and the crochet techniques you need to learn to begin your lifelong journey with crochet.

There are several theories about the origin of crochet. Annie Potter, an American crochet expert wrote The modern art of true crochet as we know it today was developed during the 16th century. She goes on to report crochet became known as ‘crochet lace’ in France and ‘chain lace’ in England. She also sites that in 1916 Walter Edmund Roth found examples of true crochet when he visited the Guiana Indians.

Lis Paludan of Denmark, who researched the origins of crochet in Europe, reported that the craft originated in Arabia and later spread along the trade routes to Tibet, Spain, and other Mediterranean countries. She also speculates crochet may have begun in a primitive tribe in South America, or may have begun in China.

Examples of crochet in Europe have been found as far back as the 1500’s when it was known as ‘nun’s work’ or ‘nun’s lace’. The crochet we know today was very popular in the 1800’s in Europe. The beautiful and intricate art of Irish crochet saved many families from starvation during the potato famine in the mid-19th Century.  No matter when or how crochet came into the world, today it is one of the most popular yarn arts and is gaining popularity with all age groups.

With this book you will join the ranks of crochet artists down through the centuries and learn a craft which gives you a chance to not only express your creativity, but create beautiful projects for yourself, friends, and family.

Chapter One – Yarn and Hooks

In this chapter we’ll learn all about yarn and hooks. Choosing the correct yarn and hook for your project is essential, and in this chapter we’ll learn just what you need to know to do this.

Yarn Fibers

Yarn is manufactured from three main types of fibers; animal, plant, and synthetic. Animal fibers include wool, alpaca, mohair, cashmere, and silk. Plant fibers include cotton, linen, hemp, bamboo, and soy. Synthetic yarn is produced from acrylic, polyesters, micro-fiber, and metallic threads. Each type of yarn offers benefits and a different type of stitch definition and drape.

Animal and plant yarns look best if they are blocked after you finish your project. Blocking stretches the yarn fibers and opens up the stitches. Wet the fabric and then roll it up in a large fluffy towel to remove most of the moisture. Do not ring the crocheted fabric or you will damage the stitches. Lay the fabric out on blocking pads or another large towel and pin the edges gently stretching the project into shape. Let it dry completely before you remove it.

You can also use a spray bottle for smaller projects. Pin the project out first and then lightly mist it and let dry.

Yarn Weights and Texture

Yarn comes in many different weights and textures. Yarn can range from very fine to very thick and