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More copies of this ISBNStitch 'n Bitch Crochet: The Happy Hookerby Debbie Stoller
Synopses & ReviewsPublisher Comments:Debbie does crochet! Debbie Stoller, the "knitting superstar," has been leading an entire movement of hip young knitters with her New York Times bestseller Stitch 'n Bitch and its follow-up, Stitch 'n Bitch Nation, together with over 521,000 copies in print. But guess what? For every one knitter in the world there are three crocheters — which translates into millions of hip, crafty, 18 to 35-year-olds ready to be happy hookers with Stitch 'n Bitch attitude, sexiness, ingenuity, and cool.
Written in the author's cheeky chick style, this heavily illustrated book — featuring four-color photographs and instructional illustrations throughout — is chock-full of instruction, inspiration, and to-die-for designs, from a Fishnet Skullcap to a lacy evening wrap. For knitters and new crafters exploring the hook comes the primer: the advantages of crochet and the ways in which knitters (and nonknitters) benefit by learning this sister craft; a discussion of tools; all the cool yarns available, and what the different gauges mean; plus basic techniques and stitch patterns — including the chain stitch, picot, flowers, filet crochet, changing yarns, and finishing. Then come 40 fabulous, funky projects — the kind that make Stitch 'n Bitch rule — for crocheters: Pom Pom Capelet, Retro Clutch Purse, Anarchy Irony Hat, Ms. Pac Man Change Purses, Doris Daymat, Va-Va-Va Voom Bikini, Animal I-Pod Cozies, Kid's Sock Monkey Poncho. No, these aren't your grandma's doilies. Synopsis:Lacy, sexy summer tops. Chic, cozy sweaters. Chunky, funky hats and colorfully crafty afghans—it all starts with the single, simple act of wrapping a hook around a strand of yarn. Then come the stitches, the flourishes, the unlimited creativity. Stylish, cheeky in tone, chock-full of information and inspiration, this is the indispensable guide. Learn the skills. Speak the lingo. Make the stuff. And give old granny square a chance.
About the AuthorDebbie Stoller is the bestselling author of Stitch 'n Bitch: The Knitter's Handbook and Stitch 'n Bitch Nation. She comes from a long line of Dutch knitters, has a Ph.D. from Yale in the psychology of women, and is the editor in chief of Bust magazine.
Table of ContentsPart One: Learning to Crochet
1. Voulez-Vous Crochet Avec Moi? 2. Hook, Line and Sinker: The Tools of Crochet 3. Get Shorty: Making the Chain Stitch, Single Crochet, and Slip Stitch 4. Walking Tall: Making Half-Double Crochet, Double Crochet, and Triple Crochet 5. The Shape of Things to Come: Increasing, Decreasing, and Working in a Circle 6. Hooked on a Feeling: Making Fancy Stitches 7. Picture This: Making Images in Crochet 8. Off the Hook: Sewing Your Pieces Together, Blocking, and Adding Decoration Part Two: The Patterns 1. Scarves and Shawls 2. Hats 3. Bags 4. Spring & Summer 5. Fall & Winter 6. Accessories 7. Home, Gifts & Baby What Our Readers Are SayingAdd a comment for a chance to win!Average customer rating based on 6 comments: 
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