Complete Book of Crochet Stitch Designs: 500 Classic & Original Patterns: Volume 1 (Complete Crochet Designs)

This book is well illustrated, with great ideas, loads of different patterns and easy instructions.

All the possible variations of crochet stitches in one book. The book begins with instructions on all the basic stitch techniques and then shows you how to use these to create all the many different designs. The instructions are very clear and very well illustrated. There is a section on international crochet symbols which, again, is well explained. Each of the 500 designs are explained with a colour photograph, text instructions and a symbol diagram. The terms used are US terminology but this is not a real problem since this is consistent throughout all the instructions. If you prefer to use UK terms a seach on, say, Google for 'crochet conversion table' will give you access to a simple list of the matching terms. [If you also buy the companion book to this on crochet borders, there is a conversion table included]

This book is well laid out and easy to understand for beginners through to advance crochet users. Each stitch has a picture, diagram and a pattern that are all easy to follow. I know that the author Linda only used one predominant color white to show the finished stitch. However, I find it helpful to see the different designs that are in each stitch, compared to other crochet books that use different color wool to show different stitches.At the beginning of the book the different stitches and techniques are explained and clearly shown. In addition, each chapter for each stitch is broken down very well for example, Chapter 3 Shells in here the different styles and designs are shown.Therefore, if you are considering taking up crochet as a hobby this book would be worth buying.

As an avid crocheter, I wanted a book that had a range of stitch designs so that I could make my own patterns. This book is like a bible of crochet stitches having 500 different ones. Basic stitches are explained diagrammatically and each stitch is shown in a pictorial contents list. It uses American terminology which I am familiar with. There are photos of the stitches as well as a stitch diagram and the written instructions for each pattern. It is a fantastic resource which is only let down by the fact that the author has used a pale coloured yarn which causes it to be difficult to see the stitches against the background.

I ordered this book because id lost my little book of crochet stitches. This book had just arrived and i was pleasantly suprised how thick it is. I have had a look through and must say it is better than i was expecting. Someone had commented on the same colour yarn used to show the stitches. I think it is an ideal colour to display the stitches. Each stitch can be clearly seen. Very well laid out. Very happy with this book

I originally bought this book when I first started to crochet but have somehow managed to loose it so I've repurchased. It has an amazing range of stitches which is why I repurchased and although I have given it 5 stars for it's comprehensive range of stitches it would be nice it the images were in coloured yarns other than beige but that is just a small niggle and I would still highly recommend this book.

Lots of designs, describes things well

Very useful and helpful book.