The Crochet Answer Book, 2nd Edition

Introduction
Quick-Start Guide for New Crocheters
 
Chapter 1: Get a Grip…on Hooks and Other Tools
All about Hooks – Filling Your Tool Bag
 
Chapter 2: A Good Yarn
Kinds of Yarn – Yarn Facts and Figures – Yarn Substitutions – Working with Yarns – Working with Challenging Yarns – Endings and Beginnings
 
Chapter 3: Strong Foundations
Basic Foundation Chains – Variations on Foundation Chains
 
Chapter 4: In Stitches
The Basic Stitches – Placing the Hook and Turning Chains – Working with Basic Stitches – Decreasing and Increasing – Specialty Stitches – More about Stitches
 
Chapter 5: Tense About Gauge?
Getting Gauge – Gauge Matters
 
Chapter 6: Going in Circles…and Squares and Triangles
Good Beginnings – Happy Endings – Creating Flat Shapes – Problem-Solving Flat Shapes – Tips and Tricks – Granny Squares – Tubular Crochet
 
Chapter 7: A Whole Cloth
Search for the Perfect Fabric – Working with Color
 
Chapter 8: Pattern Language and Symbols
The Anatomy of Patterns – Size Matters – Pattern Talk – Finding and Using Patterns
 
Chapter 9: No-Sweat Sweaters
Analyzing the Swatch – Getting Oriented – Making the Right Size – Getting in Shape – Putting It All Together
 
Chapter 10: On the Edge
Crocheting Borders – Buttons and Buttonholes
 
Chapter 11: The Finish Line
All’s Well That Ends Well – Crocheter’s Block – Joining Motifs – Other Joining Stitches – Tender Care
 
Chapter 12: Something (Not Quite) Completely Different
Tunisian Crochet – Other Kinds of Crochet – Baubles and Beads

Appendix
                Standard Crochet Abbreviations
                Common Crochet Terms and Phrases
                Standard Body Measurements & Sizing
                Head Circumference Chart
                Shoe Size Chart
                Suggested Sizes for Accessories and Household Items
                Yarn Care Symbols
                Hook Inventory
                To Learn More
                Metric Conversion Chart
 
Index