The Big Book of Crochet Stitches: Fabulous Fans, Pretty Picots, Clever Clusters and a Whole Lot More Paperback – February 11, 2014

I am pleased with this, my newest stitch dictionary (smile). It contains a clear picture and instructions for more than 350 crochet stitch patterns, grouped by the techniques used to make them. Each one is named, which can be an advantage or a disadvantage, depending on how you look at it. Having a name makes a particular pattern easier to find later. But then two different crocheters may call the same pattern by two different names and that can cause confusion. There are no charts in this book and I wish there were. But the photographed swatch and the clear instructions help make up for that. Several two color stitch patterns are included as well. The book uses a simple layout and photographs of the various patterns in several different smooth yarns to provide color. This is not your cheap stitchionary that just repeats the basic combinations that are included in any beginners techniques book. I think this will become a treasured, yet affordable, addition to my crochet reference collection.Now if only I could find a stitch dictionary that includes the rose and tulip clusters, my collection would be complete (wishful thinking / joking).

This "used" book was very much like new! Shipping was quick. The book is a wonderful reference book of crochet stitches so loved both it and the quick service!

This is absolutely my favorite book of patterns. I've already made a scarf with one of the patterns for a Christmas gift and now I'm using one of the patterns for a shawl. The patterns have a really good picture so it's easy to pick out patterns I want to try and the instructions are clear and easy to follow.

I love all the patterns provided in this crochet book.

The book has clear pictures that show how a stitch will look. The written patterns are easy to follow and include the number of chain stitches needed for the pattern to be crocheted in full. I like that each pattern also includes the international chart for the pattern and step by step instructions of any special stitches needed.It would be helpful if each row included the number of stitches that should be in the row so you can immediately tell where you've made a mistake. I also wish it gave a standard gage that could be used to tell how large a pattern will be once crocheted.

Thank you. I now have the breakdown of stitches I was looking for. I have quite a few patterns but couldn't change the sizing because no multiples given. Now I can relax and keep on crochering....

Love this book.i can now crochet different stitched for my projects

Love the detail for the stitches and patterns.