Presents a series of ten crochet lessons, from equipment and basic stitches to more intricate design motifs, and includes stitch libraries and instructions for seventeen projects.

"An innovative collection of 40 stitch and 12 garment patterns from best-selling author Kristin Omdahl, The Finer Edge demonstrates various techniques, construction methods, and versatile applications for crochet edgings. While crochet edgings are customarily used to trim or finish blankets and garments, designer Kristin Omdahl treats you to both traditional and novel new ways to expand your use of edgings. You will learn how edging patterns can...

Presents step-by-step crocheting instructions and explains how to choose yarns and hooks, read patterns, increase and decrease stitches, crochet in circles and squares, fix mistakes, and assemble finished projects.

"Can't get to a crochet class or workshop that's close to home or work? No worries. This skill-building book let you learn at your own pace, wherever and whenever you have the time. For beginners and improvers, it's a passport to successful learning."--provided by Amazon.com.