Ripple Afghans and Crochet Diagrams for Beginners. Learn How to Read and Crochet Diagrams and Four Versions of the Ripple Afghan

By Florence Schultz

Ripple Afghans and Crochet Diagrams for Beginners; Learn How to Read and Crochet Diagrams and Four Versions of the Ripple Afghan by Florence Schultz is a primer for anyone who wants to learn how to crochet and learn how to read and crochet from diagrams. In this informative book Florence guides you through the basic stitches and techniques you need to know to learn how to crochet. Each step is explained in easy to understand language and includes large clear images. You will learn how to crochet:

• The chain stitch
• The single crochet stitch
• The double crochet stitch
• The treble stitch
• The slip stitch
• The cluster stitch
• Decreases
• Increases

Not only does Florence teach you basic crochet stitches, but she also includes a complete tutorial beginner crochet techniques. She also includes a chapter on how to figure out the length of a foundation chain to begin a project.

Next Florence moves on to reading a crochet diagram. This is a skill every crochet artist should have since it opens up an entire world of new patterns for you to crochet. Once you know how to read and crochet from a diagram, you can crochet from diagrams from all over the world no matter what language the designer may speak. Florence includes a helpful table with common crochet symbols used by most designers, and she explains how a diagram is structured.

Once you have the basic stitches and techniques down, Florence then guides you through the basic ripple and chevron pattern. She provides a diagram and written instructions for you to crochet from so that you understand each thoroughly. You also learn variations on the ripple pattern.

• Chevron Pattern
• Eyelet Ripple
• Ridge Ripple
• Granny Ripple

Finally Florence provides tables for you to refer to and to use in your journey with crochet. These tables include crochet hook sizes, common US crochet abbreviations, US to UK crochet abbreviations, and afghan sizes.

Don't miss out on this valuable resource. You can learn to crochet, brush up on your skills, and learn to read diagrams with the lessons in this book. Ripple Afghans and Crochet Diagrams for Beginners is written for beginners, but more experienced crochet artists will be able to use it as a handy reference. Get your copy today!

• Language: English
• Publisher: Today Crafts
• Release date: Dec 8, 2018
• ISBN: 9781386249146

Book preview

INTRODUCTION

Ripple afghans have been very popular for many decades. The pattern is a timeless one that will sure to become one of your favorites. In this book I will teach you the basics of crochet and how to read and crochet a diagram. Reading diagrams is an important skill for any crochet artist to have, and they are not hard to read at all. We’ll go over the different symbols used in diagrams, and how to read them correctly. Next we move onto the basic ripple and chevron pattern. After we master these we move onto some pretty ripple variations. This book is written for beginners, but if you have always wanted to be able to read and understand diagrams, then this book will be a valuable resource no matter what skill level you may be. Are you ready? Then let’s get started!

CHAPTER  ONE – Basic Crochet Stitch Refresher

You may already know how to crochet, but I thought it would be a good idea to include a basic crochet stitch refresher. If you don’t know how to crochet, then this chapter will teach you the basic stitches and techniques you need to start to crochet. Ripple and chevron patterns use the chain stitch, single crochet, double crochet, sometimes the treble crochet, and crochet two stitches together. In this chapter we will go over all of these stitches as well as how to change colors and carry color changes up the side of the crochet fabric.

What You Need to Get Started

All you really need is a hook and a skein or ball of yarn. Choose a medium weight acrylic, wool, or wool blend to begin with. These types of yarn are easy to work with and easy to care for. You will also need a crochet hook. I