Introduction 6
Materials & tools 8
Abbreviations 10
Tension 10
Symbols key 10
Understanding the charts 11
Techniques 12
Crochet basics for the beginner 14
Basic Tunisian crochet stitches 22
The Projects 44
Sampler Scarf 46
Wall Hanging 50
Ombré Basket 58
Mitre Square Blanket 62
Two-way Bag 68
Neck & Wrist Warmers 74
Squares Cushion 80
Tablet Pouch 84
Textured Scarf 88
Entrelac Baby Blanket 90
Index 96
Emma Guess is a fashion design graduate who was taught to crochet by her mother – she has been hooked ever since. She constantly strives to challenge stuffy misconceptions about the craft and makes modern and quirky crochet designs that will not only appeal to established and new crocheters alike. She runs a blog (www.sylviamargaret.co.uk) and Instagram page (@sylviamargaretdesigns) to share her creative ideas and has had numerous design commissions from a variety of magazines. Emma lives in Middlesbrough, UK.
Take the guesswork out of adding complex shaping to your crochet
designs. From simple stitches and shells to bobbles and lace, Dora
Ohrenstein explains how to work 125 different stitch patterns three
ways: plain with internal shaping, and with increases and decreased
along the outside edges. Swatches are clearly photographed to show
the shaping, and both charts and written instructions are provided.
The book is divided into chapters based on the style of stitch
pattern, Hook into this book and you'll be experimenting and
sampling in no time.
*Interweave Crochet*
This book is great for a beginner like me, it details basic styles
of Tunisian stitches to learn. I like the bag pattern and the hand
warmer pattern as these are projects I can do with those odd balls
of wool hanging around in my stash.
*Customer review*
This is the book I have been waiting for for a long time. It has
clear pictures and clear descriptions of how to do this. I can't
wait to get started.
*Customer review*
I was lucky enough to win a copy of this book, in exchange for an
honest review - So here goes: I have always been fascinated by
Tunisian crochet, yet never brave enough to try it as it looks so
complicated! This book, however, has given me the confidence to
give it a go. Emma Guess has aimed this book at total beginners,
and all the basics are explained clearly - from which hooks to use
for Tunisian, and which types of yarn are best suited for this
technique. The book then progresses onto the main stitches that are
used for Tunisian - including Tunisian Simple Stitch, Tunisian Purl
Stitch, and Tunisian Knit Stitch. Each stitch has its own section,
with extremely well written instructions, and superb photos which
are really clear and easy to follow. What looked so difficult to
master before, is now something that I really believe is
achievable. The second half of this beautiful book is filled with
10 projects - all of them really fun, modern and appealing. I
especially like the wrist warmers which I hope to start soon. Each
project in the book is clearly written, and gives the maker the
opportunity to try out the stitches learnt at the start of the
book. All in all this is a brilliant book, and one of the best that
I have seen on Tunisian crochet. I'm really excited to learn the
stitches featured, and develop my Tunisian crochet skills.
*Customer review*
I have always wanted to learn how to do Tunisian crochet and have
been looking for a book that has clear instructions, and this book
has that. Clear photos of the stitches and how to do them. The 10
projects in the book are very modern and my girls loved them. My
favourite is the wall hanging on the front of the book and the Mite
Square Blanket.
*Customer review*
Tunisian crochet is a mystery to some of us traditional hookers.
with its long hook and knit-like appearance it seems an
insurmountable skill. However, this brand new book by designer Emma
Guess dissolves all those new skill anxieties with crisp, modern
styling, wearable and useful projects and an especially good
step-by-step techniques section. The photography is lovely, ant the
bright images and cool, graphic projects instantly encourage one to
try out this technique-worth it alone for the beautiful textures
and wonderful patterns you can create with loops and hook.
The cover project- a LOVE wall hanging- is a perfect project to
test basic stitches and Tunisian colourwork, while the Sampler
Scarf is a beautiful way to explore the fabulous (and fully
illustrated) stitch glossary. If you knit and crochet, you'll find
that this book combines the best of both crafts, plus there's
homeware and accessories that are great stash busters and potential
gifts- that is, if don't want to keep these handmade beauties to
yourself!
*Inside Crochet*
I am new to Tunisian Crochet and I have always found it very
interesting, so I really wanted to learn to master the craft. The
Beginners Guide is a simple and easy to understand tutorial and
with the photographed visual instructions it really is a brilliant
teaching book. I loved how the author has dedicated each stitch to
it's own section. There are diagrams as well as photographs and
each step is explained in full detail. This is a book for total
beginners, with 10 stunning projects. From bags to wall hangings
they are useful and ideal for home or gift giving. This is the
perfect book to start with, and it comes highly recommended.
*Amazon*
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