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The happy hooker, stitch 'n bitch crochet, Debbie Stoller ; illustrations by Adrienne Yan ; fashion photography by John Dolan

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The happy hooker, stitch 'n bitch crochet, Debbie Stoller ; illustrations by Adrienne Yan ; fashion photography by John Dolan
Language
eng
Illustrations
illustrations
Index
index present
Literary Form
non fiction
Main title
The happy hooker
Oclc number
61879761
Responsibility statement
Debbie Stoller ; illustrations by Adrienne Yan ; fashion photography by John Dolan
Sub title
stitch 'n bitch crochet
Summary
40 original patternsWritten in the author?s cheeky chick style, this heavily illustrated book?featuring four-color photographs and instructional illustrations throughout?is chock-full of instruction, inspiration, and to-die-for designs, from a Fishnet Skullcap to a lacy evening wrap. For knitters and new crafters exploring the hook comes the primer: the advantages of crochet and the ways in which knitters (and nonknitters) benefit by learning this sister craft; a discussion of tools; all the cool yarns available, and what the different gauges mean; plus basic techniques and stitch patterns?including the chain stitch, picot, flowers, filet crochet, changing yarns, and finishing. Then come 40 fabulous, funky projects?the kind that make Stitch ?n Bitch rule?for crocheters: Pom Pom Capelet, Retro Clutch Purse, Anarchy Irony Hat, Ms. Pac Man Change Purses, Doris Daymat, Va-Va-Va Voom Bikini, Animal I-Pod Cozies, Kid?s Sock Monkey Poncho.
Table Of Contents
Part One: Hooking up. Learning to crochet -- Voulez-Vous crochet avec moi? -- Hook, line, and sinker: The tools of crochet -- Get shorty: Making the chain stitch, single crochet, and slip stitch -- Walking tall: Making half-double crochet, double crochet, and triple crochet -- The shape of things to come: Increasing, decreasing, and working in a circle -- Hooked on a feeling: Making fancy stitches -- Picture this: Making images in crochet -- Off the hook: Sewing your pieces together, blocking, and adding decoration -- Part Two: Crochet away: The patterns -- Scarves and shawls -- Hats -- Bags -- Spring & summer -- Fall & winter -- Accessories -- Home, gifts & baby
Target audience
adult
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