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Pocket book of crochet / Claire Gelder.

By: Gelder, Claire [author].
Material type: materialTypeLabelBookSeries: Craft pocket books.Publisher: Tunbridge Wells : Search Press, 2023Copyright date: ©2023Description: 128 pages : illustrations (colour) ; 18 cm.Content type: text | still image Media type: unmediated Carrier type: volumeISBN: 9781800920736 (hardback); 1800920733 (hardback).Subject(s): Crocheting -- Technique | Keep learningDDC classification: 746.434
Contents:
Hello! -- Getting started -- Your first stitches -- Your next stitches -- Other stitch techniques.
Subject: "From best-selling author and crafting queen Claire Gelder, this gorgeous mini guide is packed full of crochet know-how, practical illustrations and comes with four simple projects. Perfect for complete beginners, Claire clearly explains everything you need to know about crochet: how to read a ball band, how to get tension correct, how to choose hooks and yarns and how to read abbreviations and crochet patterns. It is structured as a simple 3-step course that will help you progress from bronze to gold as your skills and confidence grow. Start with the basic stitches and techniques, build up a few more stitches for your collection, then finally add in some simple shaping and some pompoms. Before you know it you'll be crocheting a color blocked scarf, some snugly pompom slippers and a cuddly teddy bear, plus the bonus granny square blanket project. Filled with positive affirmations and beautifully illustrated, this wonderful book is the ideal introduction to crochet for a complete beginner"-- Publisher's description.
Holdings
Item type Current library Call number Copy number Status Notes Barcode
General lending MTU Bishopstown Library Wellbeing 746.434 (Browse shelf(Opens below)) 1 Available Wellness Collection - Keep learning 00221133
Total holds: 0

Enhanced descriptions from Syndetics:

Get started and learn the basics with this pocket-sized, no-nonsense guide to crochet!

From best-selling author and crafting queen Claire Gelder, this gorgeous mini guide is packed full of crochet know-how, practical illustrations and three simple projects.

Perfect for complete beginners, this book breaks down everything you need to know about crochet: how to read a ball band, how to get tension correct, how to choose hooks and yarns and how to read abbreviations and crochet patterns. The book is structured as a simple 3-step course that will help you progress from bronze to gold as your skills and confidence grow. Start with the basic stitches and simple joining, build up a few more stitches for your collection, then finally add in some simple shaping and some pompoms. Put all your skills together to create three wonderful projects.
Filled with affirmations, this wonderful book is the ideal introduction to crochet for a complete beginner.

Hello! -- Getting started -- Your first stitches -- Your next stitches -- Other stitch techniques.

"From best-selling author and crafting queen Claire Gelder, this gorgeous mini guide is packed full of crochet know-how, practical illustrations and comes with four simple projects. Perfect for complete beginners, Claire clearly explains everything you need to know about crochet: how to read a ball band, how to get tension correct, how to choose hooks and yarns and how to read abbreviations and crochet patterns. It is structured as a simple 3-step course that will help you progress from bronze to gold as your skills and confidence grow. Start with the basic stitches and techniques, build up a few more stitches for your collection, then finally add in some simple shaping and some pompoms. Before you know it you'll be crocheting a color blocked scarf, some snugly pompom slippers and a cuddly teddy bear, plus the bonus granny square blanket project. Filled with positive affirmations and beautifully illustrated, this wonderful book is the ideal introduction to crochet for a complete beginner"-- Publisher's description.

Table of contents provided by Syndetics

  • Hello!
  • A little bit about me and Wool Couture (6)
  • What's in this book? (12)
  • Crochet every day (16)
  • Getting started
  • What you need to start crocheting (18)
  • Knowing your yarn (22)
  • Crochet hooks (32)
  • Your first stitches
  • Slip knot (36)
  • How to hold a hook and yarn (40)
  • Chain stitch (41)
  • Double (US single) crochet stitch (45)
  • Counting rows (52)
  • Counting stitches (53)
  • Measuring tension (gauge) (54)
  • Fastening off (60)
  • Weaving in the ends (61)
  • Joining a new ball of yarn (62)
  • Understanding terminology (64)
  • Following a pattern (68)
  • Bronze level project: Colour-block scarf (70)
  • Your next stitches
  • Making a magic circle (74)
  • Half treble (US half double) crochet stitch (78)
  • Making pompoms (84)
  • Slip stitch (86)
  • Silver level project: Pompom slippers (88)
  • Other stitch techniques
  • How to decrease stitches (96)
  • Treble (US double) crochet stitch (98)
  • Gold level project: Teddy bear (100)
  • Bonus level project: Granny square blanket (114)
  • Crochet notes (128)

Author notes provided by Syndetics

Claire Gelder loves all things hand-made, hand-woven and hand-crafted. She has been crafting for relaxation and fun for over twenty years.
In 2015, Claire left her career as an NHS Director to launch her new business, Wool Couture, which specializes in knitting, crocheting, weaving and macrame. She quickly got her DIY craft kits on the shelves of retail giant John Lewis and, in 2017, secured two Dragons' Den investors to help her pass on her passion of crafting to the next generation. Adding a modern twist to age-old pastimes knitting and crochet, Claire uses giant, chunky yarn and oversized knitting needles made in her own factory.
As well as a successful entrepreneur, Claire is also a firm believer in the therapeutic side of craft, particularly its benefits to mental health and well-being.
Claire lives in Wakefield, UK and is proud to be continuing Yorkshire's textile tradition. Her website is www.woolcouturecompany.com.