500 Crochet Stitches: The Ultimate Crochet Stitch Bible

This jam-packed stitch bible offers an unrivaled selection of the very best crochet stitches, including a few new ones and some reinvented for a new generation, as well as covering all the classics.

The first section focuses on texture, demonstrating how basic stitches can be used to create a huge variety of different crochet fabrics, featuring shells, chevrons, puff stitches, trellis stitches, and loop stitches, among others.

The second section focuses on motifs in a variety of shapes: circular, square, polygonal, and triangular as well as leaf and petal shapes. The third section covers edgings and trims, ranging from simple cords and braids to more elaborate ruffles and frills.

With a guide to the best tools and equipment, detailed instructions on how to crochet, and information on reading stitch diagrams and understanding crochet abbreviations, this is the only crochet stitch reference you'll need.