Download or read book Crocheting from the Ground Up written by Betty Kraus and published by . This book was released on 2015-12-01 with total page 116 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Crocheting from the Ground UpLearn the Basics all the way up to the Advance Techniques and Stitches, including How to Crochet Granny SquaresIf you know the basics of crochet but would like to take your skills to the next level then Betty Kraus' book, Beyond the Basics Advanced Beginner Crochet Skills; Take Your Crochet Skills to the Next Level, is just what you need. In this book Betty shares with you her knowledge of the art of crochet and teaches you the essential skills all crochet artists need to know. Your skill level is brought from basic beginner to advanced beginner with the stitches and techniques shared in this book. You will learn popular stitches and techniques brought to you with clear instructions and lots of images so that you can learn and work them confidently. * Front and back loop stitches * Front post and back post stitches * Crossed double crochet stitch * Long double crochet or spike stitch * Reverse single crochet or Crab stitch * How to create a Magic Ring * How to crochet a seamless join for crocheting in the round * 3 methods to join Granny Squares and motifs If you have ever wanted to learn how to crochet then Learn How to Crochet from the Ground Up; Basic Stitches and Techniques of Crochet for Beginners is your go-to guide. Starting from never picking up a crochet hook to learning the basic stitches and techniques, all the way to completing your first two projects, this book teaches you all you need to know to learn how to crochet quickly and easily. Easy to understand instructions as well as clear images pair up to make it easy for anyone to learn the art of crochet. In this book you will learn: * All about crochet hooks and equipment needed by the beginner * Types of yarn and weights * How to read a yarn label * How to crochet 5 basic stitches; chain stitch, single crochet, half double, double, and treble crochet * How to change colors * How to weave in tails so your work stays secure * How to crochet in the round * How to crochet popular stitches such as the shell stitch, cluster stitch, and puff stitch If you've ever admired the classic Granny Square pattern, but didn't know how to get started then Betty Kraus' book, Learn How to Crochet Granny Squares; Learn How to Crochet and Create Your First Granny Square Throw is the answer. In her latest book Betty shares her knowledge and expertise and teaches you how to crochet and create your very first Granny Square throw. This book is geared toward absolute beginners so even if you have never picked up a crochet hook and yarn this book will take you step by step from the very beginning to completing your first project. In this book you will learn: * How to crochet the chain stitch * How to crochet the single crochet stitch * How to crochet the double crochet stitch * How to crochet the slip stitch * How to join a new color * How to weave in tails securely * How to crochet a Granny Square * How to join Granny Squares * How to construct a Granny Square throw>