The Hooktionary

Get your colors on!  The Hooktionary is the first crochet stitch dictionary dedicated to feature multicolor flat designs, aka tapestry crochet motifs. From unicorns and bumblebees to bold, graphic designs, the 150 motifs this book includes will take your colorwork crochet to the next level.  Plus, five  projects encourage you to mix and match motifs into one-of-a-kind designs.

Also, crocheters at every level will find useful discussions of how various stitches will affect the appearance of multicolor motifs, with information about how the crochet stitch anatomy affects both the drape and feel of the fabric. There are practical instructions too, including how to crochet with two colors without constantly changing colors, i.e. stranding two colors.  All the designs are crocheted in the round, so that you can keep the front of the work facing you, and then steeked – a technique that has not been covered in any other crochet book. 

The book is approachable for any crocheter of "enthusiastic beginner" ability (like me!).  It avoids assuming the reader has extensive knowledge of advanced or expert techniques.  But even crocheters with expert stitch skills may very well improve their colorwork with this book.

• Paperback
• 143 pp
• Photographs, charts, for 150 multicolor designs