Product Description

Learn how to crochet quickly and easily! The step-by-step exercises are abundantly illustrated for both left-handers and right-handers. Learn how to: hold the hook and yarn; how to make an initial slip knot; how to crochet the basic crochet stitches; how to crochet in rows; how to crochet in rounds; how to understand crochet patterns; how to read symbol crochet; how to convert USA and UK terms; how to increase and decrease; how to choose and buy yarn. Plus lots of hints and tips. Includes 11 projects to make: bracelet and scrunchie (for younger crocheters), bottle bag, facecloth, soap sachet, traditional baby booties, cobweb cover, flower cushion, chevron scarf, skullcap, tee-shirt edgings. Crochet Unravelled uses standard UK terminology, and includes a conversion chart for USA terminology. Printed in the UK on paper from renewable forests. Reviews "a slender paperback that packs in a remarkable amount of relevant information ... it is a real bargain" (The Journal for Weavers, Spinners and Dyers March 2008) "a brilliant guide to all you need to know to get started" (Simply Knitting Magazine December 2007)

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #675 in Books
• Published on: 2005-08-15
• Format: Illustrated
• Original language: English
• Binding: Paperback
• 63 pages

Review
a slender paperback that packs in a remarkable amount of relevant information ... it is a real bargain --The Journal for Weavers, Spinners and Dyers (March 2008)

a brilliant guide to all you need to know to get started --Simply Knitting Magazine (December 2007)

excellently illustrated --Simply Knitting Magazine (August 2006)

Simply Knitting magazine August 2006
"excellently illustrated"

From the Author
Welcome to Crochet Unravelled!

This book has been written for complete beginners of all ages. I hope it will also be useful to those of you who can already crochet a little, but whose knowledge of stitch names and pattern reading is a little sketchy!

I know how many people love to give home-made gifts, so the 11 projects have been designed with this in mind. Most are very quick to make and some can be completed by the youngest of crocheters.

Have fun with your crochet, and as your confidence grows why not try designing your own projects? I'd love to see what you can make.

Claire

Customer Reviews

Crochet for complete beginners - and for lefties!
Claire Bojczuk is a very fine woman indeed. I say she's a fine woman, because she has produced an amazingly clear and simple guide to learning how to crochet - with right and left handers treated with the same respect. The diagrams and drawings are real, that is you can recognize what's going on in them - and she never assumes that as a left-hander you'll just 'work it out for yourself'. All the instructions are 'step by step' and she not only gives written instructions but introduces symbol charts once you've got the hang of the basic techniques. You'll find all the different stitches and techniques on their own pages for easy reference, starting with how to hold the hook and how to make the initial slipknot through to increasing and decreasing and working in the round; nothing is assumed or left to chance.

Claire also explains UK and USA terminology (same words - different stitches!), yarn thicknesses and hook sizes, tension, ball bands and how to read the information on them, finishing, joining work, right and wrong sides and keeping track of your work and the pattern. This is truly a booklet for the complete beginner - you don't need any kind of prior experience, or, indeed, to be a knitter to understand what to do.

There are 11 projects which are described clearly and take you through the basics and beyond. You will find baby bootees and blanket, hair scrunchies, bracelets, bags, pillows, washcloths, a scarf and lace edgings, with and without beads. 64 pages, not an inch of space wasted, light enough to carry with you.

Hooked on crochet!
This is an absolute gem of a book. As the title suggests, 'Crochet Unravelled' is indeed a clear and concise guide to helping anyone understand and practise the art of crochet, from simple basic patterns to more sophisticated projects.

Moreover, what sets Bojczuk's book apart from the rest on the market is that she gives equal emphasis to both left-handed and right-handed crocheters, which means there can be no excuse to get started, even for absolute beginners!

With easy to follow instructions and beautiful diagrams, as well as tips on hand positions and choosing the correct yarn, Crochet Unravelled is an invaluable book for any aspiring crocheter.

Jean & Paula Marvelly

Great for beginners
I had never crocheted before and a friend recommended this book. I hate trying to learn from instructions but this one really works. I am making the baby blanket and booties already. I haven't found anything yet that there isn't an explaination for, so I'd say she pretty much covers it all. I will be recommending it to others who are interested in learning too.