By Dora Ohrenstein. Whether you have the basics of crochet down and are wanting to expand your skills or you've never held a hook before, The Crocheter's Skill-Building Workshop will turn you into a confident, adventurous crocheter. It teaches

• how to pick the right yarn and tools
• the importance of tension
• basic stitches and techniques
• basic shaping and construction
• working in the round
• advanced shaping
• adding texture
• using color
• finishing

This book is filled with color photos illustrating the stitches and techniques. Instructions are given for 75 stitch swatches. You can apply the skills you've learned in the five projects for a hat, cowl, bag, capelet, and lace scarf.

Soft cover, 255 pages