About this item
Tailored for the complete crocheting novice, Idiot's Guides: Crochet is a fun, charming guide to learning the basic stitches and techniques. Photographed in a film-strip style, the dozens of full-color photographs and instructions allow the reader to clearly see how each stitch is executed. Every lesson is accompanied by a practice project, so the beginner can try out a newly learned crochet skill. More than a dozen unique projects are included, as well as galleries of crochet stitch patterns.
About the Author
June Gilbank is a crochet pattern designer, writer, blogger, and multi-crafter. June taught herself to crochet when she moved from the United Kingdom to Canada in 2003, and she has since designed and published over 200 unique crochet patterns at PlanetJune (www.planetjune.com) . Her specialties are cute and realistic animal, plant, and seasonal amigurumi designs as well as elegant accessories that showcase the beauty and variety of crochet.
June studied science and math at university and has worked as a technical writer. She uses these skills on a daily basis to bring clarity and precision to her crochet patterns and tutorials.
June is the author of "Idiot's Guides: Crochet" (2014, Alpha Books) , "The Complete Idiot's Guide to Amigurumi" (2010, Alpha Books) and "Paper Chains & Garlands" (2009, Quirk Packaging) . She has contributed articles and patterns to books and magazines such as "Inside Crochet", "One Yard Wonders", and "A Needle Pulling Thread".
When she isn't crocheting, June enjoys exploring wildlife and nature, trying new crafts, and cozying up at home with her husband, Dave, and cat, Maui. After several years in South Africa, they, have moved back home to Ontario, Canada.
