In her latest book, Learn How to Crochet the Catherine Wheel and Bavarian Crochet Stitches, Violet Henderson teaches you all you need to know to learn how to crochet these timeless and popular stitches. First Violet begins with a tutorial about yarn and crochet hooks. She covers the importance of gauge in patterns, and provides handy tables for you to refer to for crochet hook sizes in US and millimeter sizing.
Next she moves onto basic crochet stitches and techniques. Everything you need to know to start to crochet is included in this book. Violet provides a table of the most common crochet abbreviations used in today's patterns as well as a guide to yarn weights and recommended hook sizes.You will learn the following crochet basics:
- Chain Stitch
- Single Crochet
- Double Crochet
- How To Become A Better Pitcher
- Treble Crochet
- Slip Stitch
- Back and Front Post Stitches
- How to weave in tails securely