In her latest book, Learn How to Make Crochet Placemats and Potholders; Learn the Basic Stitches Needed to Create Cute Placemats and Potholders, Florence Schultz teaches you all you need to know to begin the wonderful art of crochet. Florence begins with a quick tutorial on yarn fibers and hooks. She teaches you how to read a yarn label so you can choose the best yarn for your project. She also explains the importance of gauge in patterns. In this informative and easy to understand book you will learn not only the basic chain stitch, single crochet stitch, half double crochet stitch, and double crochet stitches, but also essential crochet techniques. How to change colors How to crochet in the round How to use the Magic Circle How to weave in tails securely Front post stitches The shell stitch The cluster stitch The reverse single crochet or Crab stitch Foundation stitches Each step is thoroughly explained in easy to understand language and is accompanied by big clear images so that you can really see what your stitches should look like. She also provides tables of crochet hook sizes and common crochet abbreviations. She even includes a table to help you translate UK patterns into US terms. Florence's style is laid back and personal. You will feel like you're learning from a good friend in the comfort of your home. Once you have learned basic stitches and techniques Florence then provides six original patterns for you to try. Each pattern is written for the absolute beginner and is easy to read, and easy to understand. Florence guides you through each step and soon you will be proudly showing your family and friends your crochet creations. You will learn how to make the following projects: Lattice Placemat Flower Potholder Chunky Cluster Potholder Lacy Overlay Potholder Wavy Placemat Scrappy Ridged Placemat Granny Square Potholder This easy to read and easy to understand beginning crochet book is sure to become a favorite reference book in your crochet library. Learn How to Make Crochet Placemats and Potholders is written for