Tunisian Crochet Stitch Dictionary

£15.99

150 essential stitches with actual-size swatches, charts, and step-by-step photos by Anna Nikipirowicz (Author)

Book Description

Tunisian crochet has experienced a great revival in recent years a surge in popularity that is showing no signs of slowing down. Anna Nikipirowicz outlines a wide variety of new and unique stitches in this beautifully produced reference work.

This Tunisian crochet stitch collection offers classic and new stitches, designed to keep needlecrafters of all skill levels occupied for years to come. Tunisian crochet produces a fabric that is similar to a knit but worked on a hook. It’s a lot quicker, combining the best of knitting and crochet, creating a dense, durable fabric.

Packed with 150 stitches for beginner and intermediate to advanced, you can start with basic stitches which are organized into themed sections. With actual-size swatches, you can see straight away if you are getting it right. It also includes charts and step-by-step photo instructions. The Tunisian Crochet Stitch Dictionary is designed to get crochet fans discovering new stitches and creative ways of working crochet.

PRELIMS (7 pp)

MEET THE AUTHOR (2 pp)

INTRODUCTION (2 pp)

CHAPTER ONE: BASIC STITCHES (16 pp)

Includes: Simple stitch, Extended simple stitch, Knit stitch, Purl stitch, Rib stitch, Seed stitch, Full stitch, Moss stitch

CHAPTER TWO: FANS AND SHELLS (16 pp)

Includes: Shell stitch, Long wave, Fan stitch

CHAPTER THREE: BOBBLES AND CLUSTERS (16 pp)

Includes: Popcorn, Puff stitch, Bobble lattice

CHAPTER FOUR: CABLES (16 pp)

Includes: Honeycomb, Basic cable stitch, Lattice

CHAPTER FIVE: RELIEF STITCHES (16 pp)

Includes: Basketweave, Smock stitch, Double cross stitch, Ocean stitch, Woven stitch, Crossed stitch

CHAPTER SIX: LACE (16 pp)

Includes: Tunisian lace, Mesh, Pyramid stitch, Trellis lace

CHAPTER SEVEN: WAVES AND CHEVRONS (16 pp)

Includes: Wave stitch, Long wave stitch, Chevron stitch, Lace chevron stitch, Puff wave stitch

CHAPTER EIGHT: CROSS STITCH (14 pp)

Includes: Onto simple stitch, Onto Tunisian knit stitch

CHAPTER NINE: EDGINGS (16 pp)

Includes: Simple edging, Moss stitch edging, Lace stitch edging, Slip stitch edging, Raised edging

CHAPTER TEN: CROCHET SKILLS (20 pp)

INDEX AND CREDITS (3 pp)

About the Author

About Anna Nikipirowicz

Anna Nikipirowicz was taught to knit and crochet as a child by her very talented mother, but without practice, the skills were quickly forgotten. In 2005 she rediscovered her skills and an obsession was born. In 2014 she started designing and selling her patterns, and her designs are regularly featured in craft magazines. Anna is a keen blogger and runs her website www.moochka.co.uk where she shares her love of knitting and crochet. Anna is also a workshop tutor, teaching knitting and crochet across the UK. She has published four books with Search Press, and her Crocheted Wreaths for the Home (Search Press, 2020) is a bestseller.

Anna lives in Hertfordshire with her husband Dave and two cats, Ollie and Brick.