About this item
From renowned crochet designer Shannon Mullett-Bowlsby comes the ultimate reference manual for the absolute beginner. Filled with step-by-step photography throughout for an easy-to-follow and fully visual experience, this unparalleled guide teaches you how to crochet from the very first stitch - and will keep you crocheting as you gain experience! The Complete Crochet Course explains all the tools, materials, and techniques you need, from choosing a hook and yarn to seaming, working in the round, handling specialty stitches, and adding details. Ten patterns are perfectly designed for novices eager to complete their first projects, while intermediates can enjoy mastering even more advanced skills.
About the Author
Shannon's award winning crochet & knit designs have been featured in and on the covers of both US and international publications. He currently has over 200 published patterns credited to his name since his first design was featured on the cover of a magazine in 2010. Shannon has been teaching adults for 20 years and is a Craft Yarn Council certified instructor. His quirky sense of humor and relatable teaching style have made him a sought after teacher in both local and national venues.Jason is a professional fashion and portrait photographer whose fashion photography can be seen in many of the Shibaguyz' pattern books. Jason also works as a freelance book-packaging designer and photographer for indie knitwear designers as well as major publishing houses like Sterling Publishing, Leisure Arts, Quayside, and Creative Publishing. Even though Jason loves his work in fashion and portrait photography, his work with four-legged models is some of his most "ooooh" and "ahhhh" inducing work.Shannon and Jason live in Seattle, Washington with their three Shiba Inu, the Shibakidz, who, more or less, support their ventures as long as enough time is taken for walks and treats.Shibaguyz Designz has proudly been featured on the covers of 10 magazines and featured in articles in industry magazines throughout the U.S. and abroad. The duo has released over 200 patterns for magazines like Crochet! Magazine, Creative Knitting, Crochet Today, Interweave Crochet, Noro Knitting Magazine, and Crochet World; and yarn companies like Tahki Stacy Charles, Noro, Mango Moon, Buffalo Wool, Bijou Basin Ranch, Red Heart, and Premier Yarns since that first cover design in 2010.Shannon and Jason's classes have been featured at venues such as the Dallas Fort Worth Fiber Festival, Oregon Flock and Fiber Festival, Knit Fit, New York State Sheep and Wool Festival in Rhinebeck, NY, multiple STITCHES venues, and will be teaching at Vogue Knitting Live in California in 2016. They currently have online classes available from Craftsy.com and F&W Media.Shibaguyz Designz has also published 9 books of crochet and knitwear patterns including the raved about, Designer Crochet: 32 patterns to elevate your style , and their newest Book Crochet Geometry: Geometric Patterns to Fit and Flatter (Both through Sterling/Lark Crafts Publishing) . Their pattern books specialize in patterns that fit a wide range of sizes from size small through 5X. Books by Shannon Mullett-Bowlsby and Shibaguyz DesignzHeady Affairs; Leisure Arts, Inc; July 2011And That's a Wrap; Leisure Arts, Inc; November 2011Urban Edge - 13 crochet designs in sizes small to 5X; Leisure Arts, Inc, January 2012Cool Weather Fashions; Leisure Arts, Inc; August 2012Crochet Ponchos; Leisure Arts, Inc; August 2012Moonstruck - Ten Sensuous Knit Patterns, Sized Small-5X; February 2013Designer Crochet-32 Wardrobe Essentials in Lightweight Yarn, Sized Small-5X; Sterling/Lark Publishing; April 2015Crochet Geometr
