The Hooktionary: A Crochet Dictionary of 150 Modern Tapestry Crochet Motifs (Brenda K. B. Anderson)

Create bold, modern and fun tapestry crochet designs with this unique crochet stitch dictionary! The Hooktionary is the first and only crochet stitch dictionary to feature tapestry crochet motifs. Inspired by Andrea Rangel’s Alterknit Stitch Dictionary, designer Brenda K.B. Anderson has created a crochet counterpart so that crocheters can join in the fun too. From unicorns and bumblebees to bold, graphic designs, the 150 tapestry crochet motifs this book includes are perfect for the modern maker. 

In addition, there are five ‘choose your own adventure’ projects that allow you to mix and match motifs into one-of-a-kind designs that reflect your own tastes.

Unlike other tapestry crochet pattern collections, which focus on single crochet stitches creating slanted color patterns which do not create clean lines Anderson has used her experience of which kinds of crochet stitches pair well with tapestry crochet to create beautiful, clear patterns and wearable fabrics. Swatches are made in one of five different crochet stitch patterns: single crochet through the back loop, center (or split) single crochet, extended single crochet, center (or split) extended single crochet, and front post double crochet, with information about how the crochet stitch anatomy affects both the drape and feel of the fabric and also the look of the charted image, so that you can imagine how a chart would look in another stitch pattern. All the designs are crocheted in the round, so that you can keep the front of the work facing you, and then steeked – a technique that to our knowledge that has not been covered in any other crochet book! There is also comprehensive advice on choosing stitches and fixing mistakes. 

One of the most important tools in any crocheter’s toolbox is a stitch dictionary, an essential reference packed with possibilities, and now you can add this amazing colourwork reference to your stitch dictionary library so that you can create truly unique, creative pieces. 

Patterns

150 tapestry crochet motifs are included.

5 full project patterns are included: Badlands Cardigan, Claddagh Mittens, Icicles Pullover, Snowy Picture Hat, and Tread Scarf. Badlands Cardigan is sized for 87.5 (99, 112, 121.5, 137)cm/ 34½ (39, 44, 47, 54)in bust. Icicles Pullover is sized for 81 (91, 99, 108.5, 117.5, 127, 135)cm / 32 (35, 39, 42, 46, 50, 53)in bust.

About Brenda K.B. Anderson

Brenda K. B. Anderson designs fun-to-make crochet and knit projects. She is the managing editor of Creative Crochet Corner, has contributed to several books and numerous magazines including Interweave Crochet, WeCrochet, Crochetscene and Knitscene, and has written three books of her own, and has a class on Craftsy. She lives in Minnesota, United States, where it is sweater weather 9 months of the year. 

Errata

Errata are available at https://www.davidandcharles.com/user_uploads/errata/the_hooktionary_title_erratav2.pdf.pagespeed.ce.QeI2iMrSUx.pdf