200+ Unique Crochet Stitch Patterns - Step-by-Step Guide for Beginners & Experts | Perfect for Blankets, Scarves, Hats & DIY Home Decor Projects

As a beginning crocheter, I'm often at a loss on stitches, their abbreviations and such. I was hoping this book would offer a way to quickly figure things out. And it does that wonderfully.First, I was impressed with the index. Instead of just listing the name of each stitch (it's not like I know most of them, yet), there's a small, colored photo of the stitch as well. So, I just can glance over the index and see what I'm looking for no matter what the name is (although the name is also there and simple to locate). The types of stitches (edges, clusters, basics, etc) are color coded according to the thread used in the photo...a nice, easy way to make it clear exactly which type it is.Each stitch is presented on its own page (or half a page for easier stitches). There is a photo of someone creating the stitch (close up) as well as a detailed, step-by-step instruction. It's easy to understand and follow. The stitches are also shown in graphic form as found in some patterns.Following the stitches, there is a chapter on yarn types, materials (hooks and such), basic techniques for us beginners, very basic stitches (chain, slip, etc), simple variations (like working into spaces or rows), and what popcorns and such are.Then, (another of my favorites) there's a chart for the abbreviations with their meanings. Also there's a chart with the stitches, their abbreviations and their symbols. These are both easy to read and quick to use. And as an extra bonus, there's a quick reference to the difference in terms according to American English or British English.In other words, I've found exactly the book I've been looking for.