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“A beautiful, stunning and informative resource . . . Dora Ohrenstein nailed it with this book. . . . [It] will transform your crochet” (Yarnovations).
From choosing yarns, shapes, and styles to finishing off your project with flair, Dora Ohrenstein shows you how take your crocheted creations to the next level. This fun guide includes more than seventy stitch-along swatches that teach specific crochet techniques and five projects—a hat, shawl, neck warmer, bag, and scarf—that put your new skills to use. With a variety of stitch patterns and shaping types explained, you’ll be inspired to build upon Ohrenstein’s creations and develop your own sophisticated designs.
“This book provides the knowledge to go past traditional granny squares to sophisticated techniques, elevating crocheters to the possibility of fascinating with inventive new ways to crochet . . . An all-in-one resource guide, The Crocheter’s Skill-Building Workshop encourages readers to experiment and try new techniques while giving them confidence to tackle any project.” —San Francisco Book Review
“[Ohrenstein] provides many great tips to help you improve your crochet including finishing techniques, blocking techniques and even how to properly unravel a project . . . This book is great for crocheters of all skill levels.” —The Stitchin’ Mommy
“I am thrilled that Dora Ohrenstein gives us not only step by step instructions, but also pictures to go along with each step in learning a new crochet technique. . . . A great addition to any crocheter’s library.” —Little Monkey Shop
From choosing yarns, shapes, and styles to finishing off your project with flair, Dora Ohrenstein shows you how take your crocheted creations to the next level. This fun guide includes more than seventy stitch-along swatches that teach specific crochet techniques and five projects—a hat, shawl, neck warmer, bag, and scarf—that put your new skills to use. With a variety of stitch patterns and shaping types explained, you’ll be inspired to build upon Ohrenstein’s creations and develop your own sophisticated designs.
“This book provides the knowledge to go past traditional granny squares to sophisticated techniques, elevating crocheters to the possibility of fascinating with inventive new ways to crochet . . . An all-in-one resource guide, The Crocheter’s Skill-Building Workshop encourages readers to experiment and try new techniques while giving them confidence to tackle any project.” —San Francisco Book Review
“[Ohrenstein] provides many great tips to help you improve your crochet including finishing techniques, blocking techniques and even how to properly unravel a project . . . This book is great for crocheters of all skill levels.” —The Stitchin’ Mommy
“I am thrilled that Dora Ohrenstein gives us not only step by step instructions, but also pictures to go along with each step in learning a new crochet technique. . . . A great addition to any crocheter’s library.” —Little Monkey Shop
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