The Granny Square Book: Timeless Techniques and Fresh Ideas for Crocheting Square by Square

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Wrap the yarn loosely around the hook ten times, insert the hook in the next stitch, yarn over, and draw up a loop (1).

So, so worth it - pretty designs too, and good clear instructions for new stitches, finishing and joining. With innovative techniques and inventive combinations of basic stitches, I have created what I hope will be a valued addition to your crochet reference library. Chain 3, work one single crochet in the first chain (1), skip one stitch, and work one single crochet in the next stitch. Insert the hook through the back loop only of each stitch, rather than under both loops of the stitch.My first book was published in 1978, and I just completed my 19th book In addition to the books, I have 2 independently produced video’s/dvd’s, and 3 self published entrelac crochet patterns. The book is a lovely mixture of different patterns and I'd recommend it to anyone who has just started crocheting and wants to learn more.

Charts would have assisted the small, lightweight text whose flow is interrupted by reminders that dc is (UKtr) (for example). Insert the hook into the specified stitch, wrap the yarn over the hook, and draw the yarn through the stitch so there are two loops on the hook.This updated second edition of The Granny Square Book features 25 brand new squares, and 25 all-new projects to make.

I have written 30 + books on knitting and crocheting, Four of the most recent being CUSTOMIZE YOUR KNITTING, CUSTOMIZE YOUR CROCHET, THE GRANNY SQUARE BOOK SECOND EDITION and THE COMPLETE GUIDE TO ONE PIECE KNITS. Working from the front, insert the hook from right to left (left to right for left-handed crocheters) under the post of the first double crochet from the previous row and pick up a loop (shown).

The stitch group is enclosed between brackets [ ] or parentheses ( ) immediately followed by the number of times to work the stitches. The list includes a tape measure, scissors for cutting yarn, stitch markers, and tapestry or yarn needles for sewing seams.