About this item
Start crocheting today with expert, beginner-friendly instructions!Salena Baca, from her many years of teaching crochet, has crafted a frustration-free style that explains each step, anticipates pitfalls, and helps you to understand crochet. Just like taking a class with her, she outlines everything you need to know to get started: choosing yarn and hooks, how to hold your work, basic stitches, and how to create your very first projects. You'll learn to work in rows, rounds, and tubes; read and follow crochet charts; combine stitches; change colors; expertly finish your work; and so much more! Lessons include fun and easy patterns (28 total) for you to practice skills and complete real projects such as a blanket, baskets, market bags, hats, wrap, table runner, home decor, and so much more!After you complete Salena's 10 essential lessons, you will have the confidence and skill to complete any other crochet projects you choose!.
About the Author
I learned to crochet at the age of 5 and haven't put my hook down since! I've published over 300 patterns, authored 7 crochet books, taught 2 courses with Craftsy, and launched the American Crochet Association. I currently live in Oregon with my husband, son, 2 cats and 1 dog.2009-present: Salena Baca Crochet2012-2016: Design Wars, Founder2014-2017: Happily Hooked Magazine, Content Coordinator, Director of Relations2014-2016: The Pattern Pack, Founder & Editor2015: Author2015-present: American Crochet Association, Founder & Lead Educator2016, 2018: Craftsy Instructor2018-2020: Yarnpreneur Academy, CEO / Lead Yarn Lover
