{"product_id":"essential-crochet-starter-stitches-portable-stitch-companion-solids-shells-fans-openwork-lace-and-simple-edgings","title":"Essential Crochet Starter Stitches: Portable Stitch Companion: Solids, Shells \u0026 Fans, Openwork \u0026 Lace, and Simple Edgings","description":"\u003ctable align=\"center\" border=\"0\" cellpadding=\"2\" cellspacing=\"0\" width=\"100%\"\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"productDetailSmallElements\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReview Quotes\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"Leapman is a legend in the fiber arts world, and any new book by her is an essential purchase. The array and diversity of stitches featured here will have crocheters itching to pick up their hook and try them.\"\u003c\/p\u003e--\n\u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003eLibrary Journal STARRED Review\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTable of Contents\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIntroduction\u003cbr\u003eTHE STITCH COLLECTION\u003cbr\u003eSimple Solids\u003cbr\u003eShells \u0026amp; Fans\u003cbr\u003eOpenwork \u0026amp; Lace\u003cbr\u003eSimple Edgings\u003cbr\u003eRESOURCES\u003cbr\u003eAbbreviations\u003cbr\u003eUnderstanding International Crochet Symbols\u003cbr\u003eCrochet Techniques\u003cbr\u003eThe Crochet Community\u003cbr\u003eAcknowledgments\u003cbr\u003eAbout the Author\u003cbr\u003eIndex\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReview Quotes\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"Highly recommended.\"\u003c\/p\u003e--\n\u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003eMidwest Book Review\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBiographical Note\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWith over 1,450 designs in print, \u003cb\u003eMelissa Leapman\u003c\/b\u003e 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 \u003ci\u003eMelissa Leapman's Indispensable Stitch Collection for Crocheters\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eThe Knit Stitch Pattern Handbook\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eMastering Color Knitting\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003e6000+ Pullover Possibilities\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eKnitting Modular Shawls, InstaKnits, \u003c\/i\u003eand \u003ci\u003eInstaKnits for Baby\u003c\/i\u003e. She is a sought-after 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublisher Marketing\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAdapted from \u003ci\u003eMelissa Leapman's Indispensable Stitch Collection for Crocheters\u003c\/i\u003e, this beautiful, comprehensive, and easy-to-tote stitch pattern companion is a must-have for your crochet project bag!\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eIn a small, easy-to-tote format, \n\u003ci\u003eEssential Crochet Starter Stitches \u003c\/i\u003eis a concise stitch dictionary featuring 100 stitch patterns for solids, shells and fans, openwork and lace, and simple edgings.\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThis rich library of crochet stitch designs covers a wide range of patterns, from a thicket pattern to summertime shells to clover lace.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEach stitch pattern includes a photo of a finished swatch and both easy-to-read instructions and a stitch diagram using international symbols. Choose the format that makes you and your crochet hook happy.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMost of the patterns are original and are accessible to most skill levels. If you've mastered looping yarn over your hook to create a simple chain, you already possess all the skills you need to create an infinite number of stitch patterns.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWith information on how to read the patterns, shaping pieces, and designing from scratch, the stunning stitch patterns in \u003ci\u003eEssential Crochet Starter Stitches \u003c\/i\u003ewill serve as a launching pad for your own fun experimentation and for creating unique designs for gorgeous hats, scarves, gloves, sweaters, vests, and more! \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eThe \n\u003cb\u003ePocket Guides series\u003c\/b\u003e from Quarry Books offer authoritative instruction and inspiration in a small-scale format that makes it easy to take with you on all your crafting adventures.\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReview Citations:\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"italic\"\u003eBooklist\u003c\/span\u003e 10\/15\/2024 pg. 6 (EAN 9780760392324, Paperback)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"italic\"\u003eLibrary Journal\u003c\/span\u003e 01\/01\/2025 pg. 23 (EAN 9780760392324, Paperback) - *Starred Review\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Leapman, Melissa\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Quarry Books\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBinding:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePub Date:\u003c\/b\u003e 2024-11-01\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBISAC:\u003c\/b\u003e Crafts \u0026amp; Hobbies \/ Needlework \/ Crocheting|Crafts \u0026amp; Hobbies \/ Fiber Arts \u0026amp; Textiles|Crafts \u0026amp; Hobbies \/ Reference\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSubjects:\u003c\/b\u003e Crocheting|Patterns|Technique|Patterns (Instructional works)|Self-help publications\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.7 lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN:\u003c\/b\u003e 9780760392324\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eASIN:\u003c\/b\u003e -\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSKU:\u003c\/b\u003e SP-9780760392324\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Quarry Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52943650816281,"sku":"SP-9780760392324","price":26.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0913\/0380\/5209\/files\/9780760392324_spiral.png?v=1785917437","url":"https:\/\/westbindery.com\/products\/essential-crochet-starter-stitches-portable-stitch-companion-solids-shells-fans-openwork-lace-and-simple-edgings","provider":"West Bindery","version":"1.0","type":"link"}