{"product_id":"melissa-leapmans-indispensable-stitch-collection-for-crocheters-200-stitch-patterns-in-words-and-symbols-9781589239296","title":"Melissa Leapman's Indispensable Stitch Collection for Crocheters: 200 Stitch Patterns in Words and Symbols","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAnyone who loves to crochet needs to have this book on their bookshelf!\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e Crochet diva Melissa Leapman divulges 200 of her favorite crochet stitch patterns in this book--enough designs to keep you busy stitching for years! Many of the patterns included are original designs, and others are garnered from Leapman's years of experience in the industry. The book is geared toward crocheters of all skill levels and is formatted in a way that encourages readers to learn and grow as they sample from the patterns. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e The beginning of \u003ci\u003eMelissa Leapman Stitch Collection\u003c\/i\u003e features a pattern library with a full explanation of stitch multiples and how they work. Suggestions are offered about how to design basic projects, including afghans, pillows, hats, and more. The book's second section offers stitch patterns arranged by type--from lace to cables to colorwork and beyond. Each stitch pattern is accompanied by easy-to-read instructions, stitch diagrams using international symbols, and a clear photo. If the reverse side of the fabric is interesting for a given pattern, both sides will be presented. A unique icon is used to mark these special patterns, making them easy to seek out for versatile scarves and blankets, which must look attractive on both sides. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e Readers will want to make hats, scarves, shawls, and more for themselves and friends. The patterns just beg to be stitched. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e No one can deny it--this book is off the hook. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eWith over 1,450 designs in print, \u003cb\u003eMelissa Leapman\u003c\/b\u003e is one of the most widely published American knit and crochet designers working today. She's worked with leading ready-to-wear design houses and is the author of several best-selling knit and crochet books, including \u003ci\u003eMelissa Leapman's Indispensable Stitch Collection for Crocheters\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eThe Knit Stitch Pattern Handbook\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eMastering Color Knitting\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003e6000+ Pullover Possibilities\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eKnitting Modular Shawls, InstaKnits, \u003c\/i\u003eand \u003ci\u003eInstaKnits for Baby\u003c\/i\u003e. She is a sought-out speaker and teacher at national and international yarn events such as Vogue Knitting Live and her own KNITopiaSM events. She lives in New York City. To see more of her work, visit melissaleapman.com and @melissa.leapman on Instagram.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Quarry Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50642474336530,"sku":"9781589239296","price":17.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_18a9a33e-bae0-408f-a4ef-58992f6e3ad9.jpg?v=1733067341","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/melissa-leapmans-indispensable-stitch-collection-for-crocheters-200-stitch-patterns-in-words-and-symbols-9781589239296","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}