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Melissa Leapman's Indispensable Stitch Collection for Crocheters - (Paperback)
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Highlights
- Anyone who loves to crochet needs to have this book on their bookshelf!Crochet diva Melissa Leapman divulges 200 of her favorite crochet stitch patterns in this book--enough designs to keep you busy stitching for years!
- About the Author: With over 1,450 designs in print, Melissa Leapman is one of the most widely published American knit and crochet designers working today.
- 176 Pages
- Crafts + Hobbies, Needlework
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About the Book
Packed with 200 of crochet master Melissa Leapman's favorite patterns, this easy-to-read book will keep your hooks working for years! For all skill levels, from beginner to expert.
Book Synopsis
Anyone who loves to crochet needs to have this book on their bookshelf!
Crochet diva Melissa Leapman divulges 200 of her favorite crochet stitch patterns in this book--enough designs to keep you busy stitching for years! Many of the patterns included are original designs, and others are garnered from Leapman's years of experience in the industry. The book is geared toward crocheters of all skill levels and is formatted in a way that encourages readers to learn and grow as they sample from the patterns.
The beginning of Melissa Leapman Stitch Collection fearures a pattern library with a full explanation of stitch multiples and how they work. Suggestions are offered about how to design basic projects, including afghans, pillows, hats, and more. The book's second section offers stitch patterns arranged by type--from lace to cables to colorwork and beyond. Each stitch pattern is accompanied by easy-to-read instructions, stitch diagrams using international symbols, and a clear photo. If the reverse side of the fabric is interesting for a given pattern, both sides will be presented. A unique icon is used to mark these special patterns, making them easy to seek out for versatile scarves and blankets, which must look attractive on both sides.
Readers will want to make hats, scarves, shawls, and more for themselves and friends. The patterns just beg to be stitched.
No one can deny it--this book is off the hook.
Review Quotes
"contains...resources that may be useful for those designing or adapting crochet patterns, including abbreviations, a guide to American and UK crochet terms, a glossary of symbols used in crochet charts, and instructions for how to execute the most commonly used stitches."--Anne Heidemann, Booklist
"There are many stitch guides out there, but Leapman's experience paired with the readability of this book makes it a great addition to any crochet library." - Jessica Carpender, Editor, FaveCrafts.com
About the Author
With over 1,450 designs in print, Melissa Leapman is one of the most widely published American knit and crochet designers working today. She's worked with leading ready-to-wear design houses and is the author of several best-selling knit and crochet books, including Melissa Leapman's Indispensable Stitch Collection for Crocheters, The Knit Stitch Pattern Handbook, Mastering Color Knitting, 6000+ Pullover Possibilities, Knitting Modular Shawls, InstaKnits, and InstaKnits for Baby. She is a sought-out speaker and teacher at national and international yarn events such as Vogue Knitting Live and her own KNITopiaSM events. She lives in New York City. To see more of her work, visit melissaleapman.com and @melissa.leapman on Instagram.