New Design in Crochet

New York, NY: Van Nostrand Reinhold Co, 1972. 1st Ed 1st Pr. Discarded Library Book. Shelf wear. Tear where DJ tape remove from top front cover, DJ tape on bottom and back covers. Overall content excellent. Hardbound. 4to. 144 Pgs.. VG. New Design in Crochet by Clinton D MacKenzie. Published by Van Nostrand Reinhold Co, New York, NY, 1972. 1st Edition 1st Printing. Hardbound. No DJ. Size 4to (up to 12'' tall). Condition: VG. Discarded Library Book. Shelf wear. Tear where DJ tape remove from top front cover, DJ tape on bottom and back covers. Overall content excellent. 144 Pgs. ISBN 0442350694. LCCN 72-1437. Complete how-to guide for beginners, and excellent stitch resource book for advanced crocheters. Beginning with basic crochet stitches illustrated with step by step diagrams and black and white photographs, the author includes a guide to: turning, ending, and correcting mistakes; changing yarns and working with colors; other stitches; shaping; joining; and finishing. Projects include; Geometric shapes and 3D forms, afghan and hairpin lace; and contemporary crochet. Reference tables of abbreviations commonly used in printed patterns; comparisons between American and British names of stitches; a comparison among books of various materials and sizes; and Crochet terms in English, French, Spanish, German and Italian. Illustrated throughout with diagrams and black and white photographs. Description text copyright 2006 BooksForComfort. Item ID 11552.