Introduction

Part 1: Crochet 101

Chapter 1: Hooking Into a Life of Crochet
Chapter 2: Tools of the Trade
Chapter 3: Creating Consistency with Gauge
Chapter 4: Decoding Crochet Patterns

Part II: Basic Stitches and Techniques

Chapter 5: Focusing on Fundamental Stitches
Chapter 6: Long, Longer, Longest: Several Common Crochet Stitches
Chapter 7: Shaping Up and Slimming Down: Increasing and Decreasing Stitches
Chapter 8: I've Been Here Before: Crocheting In Circles
Chapter 9: Crocheting In Technicolor

Part III: Advanced Stitches and Techniques

Chapter 10: Fancy Stitches That Steal the Show
Chapter 11: Creating Texture In Unexpected Ways
Chapter 12: Like Knitting with a Hook: Tunisian Crochet
Chapter 13: Filet and Mesh Crochet: Creating a New Style
Chapter 14: Building on Your Skills with Motifs

Part IV: Putting It Alt Together

Chapter 15: Connecting the Parts: Joining Seams
Chapter 16: Design 101: Crocheting Your First Sweater
Chapter 17: Finishing Functionally: Borders, Buttons, and Pockets
Chapter 18: It's All In the Details: Embellishing Crochet
Chapter 19: Neatness Counts: Fixing, Blocking, and Caring for Your Work

Part V: The Part of Tens

Chapter 20: Ten Ways to Do Good with Crochet
Chapter 21: Ten Variations on Crochet
Appendix: Sources and Resources

Index