Stitch by stitch instructions with illustrations that will guide you through crocheted baby blankets to baby shoes, and many more lovely items for you or your home. A complete guide to crocheting for beginners and practised crocheters with more than 130 techniques and stitches. As a bonus, there are 80 projects for you to practise and enjoy. If you are picking up your first crochet hook, this book will lead you through the basic stitches and starts you off with classic granny squares for blankets. Learn how to craft delicate lace and openwork pieces to create home decor items. The clear instructions and step-by-step, close-up pictures of the various stitches make your first projects simple and fun to complete. The instructions let you know the difficulty level of each pattern, the correct tools, and the ideal yarn for you to use. If you're a confident crocheter, there are plenty of new stitches and patterns for you to try your hand at. Create baby and adult clothes, baby shoes and amigurumi toys for yourself or as treasured gifts for loved ones. There's something very special about receiving a handmade present!