63 Easy-to-Crochet Pattern Stitches
63 Easy-to-Crochet Pattern Stitches book cover

63 Easy-to-Crochet Pattern Stitches

Kindle Edition

Price
$5.99
Publisher
Leisure Arts, Inc.
Publication Date

Description

About the Author Leisure Arts is a leading publisher and distributor of “how-to” and lifestyle publications with emphasis on creative crafts, needlework, decorating, and entertaining. Leisure Arts is located in Little Rock, AR. --This text refers to the saddle_stitch edition.

Features & Highlights

  • Not only will you be able to make the beautiful Sampler Afghan included in this booklet, but you will have 63 basic pattern stitches that can be used for other projects. A Basic Stitch Guide and clear, easy-to-follow instructions are included.

Customer Reviews

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Most Helpful Reviews

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Doesn't get boring

I like it a lot. It doesn't get boring, even though some things make no sense to me, but maybe I'm just not experienced enough. Some patterns are flat out wrong (looking at you #30 - eyelet lace) and some turn out trapezoidal no matter how many times I rip it out and start over (#39 - popcorn diamond).

My advice -

Buy the paper version!!! The kindle version is terrible. When I start a square, I often need to flip between the stitch guide and the instructions and the finished photo and I wish I had the paper version. Also I want to take notes in the margins.

Do the squares in order of number, not by color. They build on each other.

#30 - the problem is she only has 21 stitches in row 2, and there should be 25. There are 6 sc in the row, so for the middle 4 sc I did (2 sc) instead. It took me a lot of false starts, but that pattern worked for me.

I am doing burgundy, grey, and off-white, and the squares are turning out beautifully. I'm really excited about how this will look when complete.
66 people found this helpful
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Buy this book!

I had a copy of this book years ago and when I needed it again I couldn't find it. I took a chance and found it right away on Amazon and was extatic. It's very useful. The color pictures are great and the patterns are clearly written. Each stitch pattern explains how to complete the block for the afghan shown and how to adapt it to use for larger projects. I've used several of the patterns to make projects. You won't be disappointed in this purchase!
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Buy this book!

I had a copy of this book years ago and when I needed it again I couldn't find it. I took a chance and found it right away on Amazon and was extatic. It's very useful. The color pictures are great and the patterns are clearly written. Each stitch pattern explains how to complete the block for the afghan shown and how to adapt it to use for larger projects. I've used several of the patterns to make projects. You won't be disappointed in this purchase!
2 people found this helpful
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Buy this book!

I had a copy of this book years ago and when I needed it again I couldn't find it. I took a chance and found it right away on Amazon and was extatic. It's very useful. The color pictures are great and the patterns are clearly written. Each stitch pattern explains how to complete the block for the afghan shown and how to adapt it to use for larger projects. I've used several of the patterns to make projects. You won't be disappointed in this purchase!
2 people found this helpful
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Great resource for new stitches to try

I didn't use this to make the pictured quilt, I use it for a new stitch idea when making a new blanket so I can keep things interesting. I'm not a great crocheter, but I found the instructions easy to follow and the pictures of what the stitches look like are helpful to decide which one to try next. I haven't tried them all so IDK if they're all easy to follow or not.
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Great instructions

We’ll done! Saving this book as reference. Made this Afghan. Going to make in other colors! Advanced beginner instructions but anyone can do it but practicing each stitch before doing the square.
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Excellent

So many stitches that can be used for more than this blanket. This is an excellent teaching tool fur a beginner or reference for anyone. Makes a beautiful afghan.
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Great crochet resource

This book is easily understood. The illustrations are clear and make the patterns easy to see so the project can quickly be completed. The authors work is clear and precise, easily understood.
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Variety in one place.

Love the availability of having all the different stitches and square patterns in one place.
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wouldn't recommend

It would be nice if it had pictures