The ultimate, fully visual guide to crochet, covering everything from basic stitches right through to blocking - from the expert team at Country Bumpkin. Discover key stitches from loops and puffs to popcorns; work further techniques including Tunisian, surface and filet crochet; then finish your projects in style with seams, edging and fringes. Whether you're a complete beginner looking for a trusted teacher, or a confident crocheter looking for an all-in-one guide for easy reference and inspiration, this authoritative book has you covered. Inside you'll find: Advice on yarns, hooks, tension and reading patterns and charts Guidance on hook holds for both left and right hands Visual step-by-step guidance on starting and finishing your work ; A wealth of both basic and decorative stitches , from bobbles and clusters to shells and spike stitches A guide to other types of crochet, including hairpin, Tunisian and entrelac Special touches including edgings, fringes, and buttonholes Finishing your work with hidden seams and blocking Lay-flat binding for easy reference while your work * US crochet terms , with conversion chart provided. Dip in and out of this comprehensive guide whenever you need a refresher or you want some new and exciting ideas. This trusted manual is the perfect addition to every crocheter's reference library. This book is the re-issue of the best-selling book A-Z of Crochet (9781782211655) published in 2015.