{"product_id":"bella-cocos-crochet-stitch-library-my-top-100-stitches-borders-and-motifs","title":"Bella Coco's Crochet Stitch Library: My Top 100 Stitches, Borders and Motifs","description":"\u003ctable align=\"center\" border=\"0\" cellpadding=\"2\" cellspacing=\"0\" width=\"100%\"\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"productDetailSmallElements\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBiographical Note\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003cbr\u003e\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tSarah-Jayne is the creator of Bella Coco Crochet and a well-known crochet designer. She started her blog in 2011, where she shares her passion for teaching people to crochet. Since then, she has created numerous tutorials to help crocheters build their skills. Sarah-Jayne has more than 14.5 million subscribers on YouTube alone, and a huge following across @bellacococrochet social media. She lives in Nottingham, UK, with her husband and two daughters. \n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Website: www.bellacococrochet.com \u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYouTube: @bellacococrochet \u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInstagram: @bellacococrochet \u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFacebook: @bellacococrochet \u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReview Quotes\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eBooklist (American Library Assiciation)\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eIn her second book, popular English YouTuber Fragola showcases a variety of fun and interesting crochet stitches. In addition to the general introductory guidelines on yarn and basic techniques, the author includes an anatomy-of-a stitch section. This section should be bookmarked when crocheters work on some of the more advanced stitches that require working within an area beyond the top loops. The stitch library features 75 stitches ranging from beginner stitches to fun, simple stitch combinations to the more complicated textured stitches. Each stitch pattern includes a clear photograph, a skill level, stitches used, pattern notes, and instructions. U.S. crochet terminology is used, with British terms in italics within brackets. After the stitch library, 25 patterns are given for squares and other shapes as well as five borders. The book ends with patterns for three projects--a wrap, a tote and a blanket--that utilize some of the stitches detailed in the book. The range of stitches is impressive, and libraries looking to replace older or worn crochet-stitch guides should consider this one. -- Lynnanne Pearson \n\u003cb\u003e \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eAlison Russel's Crochet Craft Channel (300K+ YouTube)\n\u003cbr\u003eFully comprehensive, all the stitches from zigzags to waves to granny stitches. Easy to use layout, easy on the eye. I love it! 100% approval. \n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eLibrary Journal\u003c\/b\u003e - Jan 15, 2025 \n\u003cbr\u003eFollowing her book You Can Crochet with Bella Coco, which invites new crocheters to pick up their hooks and create, Fragola has crafted a veritable encyclopedia of her favorite stitches in this handy reference for crocheters of all skill levels. She offers a guide to the basic tools, yarn types, gauge, and essential stitches, all neatly and clearly illustrated with photographs (and aesthetically pleasing because of the calm color palette woven throughout the book). The section on the anatomy of a stitch clearly illustrates the V's comprising each stitch in a chain, something that can feel a bit esoteric for crafters at first, and each of the stitch types that follows is demarcated based on skill level, multiples, stitches used, pattern notes, and instructions. Fragola also includes patterns that spotlight some of her favorite stitches, including a tote, a blanket, and a wrap that will serve as fun projects and templates for ways to mix and match stitches. \n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eVERDICT A clear and comforting collection of crochet stitches that will serve as a useful guide as well as a source of inspiration.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublisher Marketing\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eA stunning directory of 100 adaptable, inspirational crochet stitch patterns and 3 gorgeous projects from best-selling author and YouTube sensation, Bella Coco (Sarah-Jayne Fragola). \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eDiscover Sarah-Jayne's clear and friendly teaching style, known and loved by her more than 2 million online followers.\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eFollowing on from her best-selling first book, \n\u003ci\u003eYou Can Crochet with Bella Coco\u003c\/i\u003e, comes this practical guide to over 100 carefully curated stitch patterns. \n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eStarting with the key things you'll need to get crocheting, from advice on yarn and notions to essential techniques, Sarah-Jayne then takes you through a gorgeous collection of stitches - from simple repeat patterns to incredible textured designs. \n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eThe stitches are divided into 4 sections - ' \n\u003cb\u003ebasic stitche\u003c\/b\u003es', ' \n\u003cb\u003esimple stitch combinations\u003c\/b\u003e', ' \n\u003cb\u003etextured stitches\u003c\/b\u003e' and ' \n\u003cb\u003esquares and shapes\u003c\/b\u003e' - so you can easily search for a stitch that suits your desired finish. \n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eDiscover: \n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA clear, overhead, close-up photograph of each of the 100 stitches worked up into a swatch, so you can examine the stitch repeats closely\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAll stitches categorized by difficulty level, from easy to advanced, so you can choose a stitch that suits your skills\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStitch multiples\/repeats for every stitch pattern, so that you can calculate how to work the pattern into an upcoming project\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWritten instructions (including both UK and US terms) on starting the stitch, how to work the repeat and how to finish off.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eAs a bonus, you'll also find Sarah-Jayne's 5 favorite border stitches\u003c\/b\u003e - all photographed and clearly explained - for edge-finish inspiration, and three stunning projects that include a selection of stitches in the library: a basketweave tote bag; a gradient crochet wrap; and a colorful, multi-textured patchwork blanket. \n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ci\u003eWhether you're looking for new ideas, or trying to remember that perfect stitch, this is a timeless book that you can delve into now and for years to come.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReview Citations:\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"italic\"\u003eBooklist\u003c\/span\u003e 01\/01\/2025 pg. 16 (EAN 9781800922198, Paperback)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"italic\"\u003eLibrary Journal\u003c\/span\u003e 01\/17\/2025 pg. 1 (EAN 9781800922198, Paperback)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Fragola, Sarah-Jayne\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Search Press\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBinding:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePub Date:\u003c\/b\u003e 2025-01-21\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBISAC:\u003c\/b\u003e Crafts \u0026amp; Hobbies|Needlework|Crocheting|Crafts \u0026amp; Hobbies|Needlework|Knitting|Crafts \u0026amp; Hobbies|Fiber Arts \u0026amp; Textiles\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSubjects:\u003c\/b\u003e Crocheting|Patterns (Instructional works)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 1.5 lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781800922198\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eASIN:\u003c\/b\u003e -\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSKU:\u003c\/b\u003e SP-9781800922198\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Search Press","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51154050580758,"sku":"SP-9781800922198","price":35.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0857\/9910\/8886\/files\/9781800922198_spiral.png?v=1774931746","url":"https:\/\/lusper.myshopify.com\/products\/bella-cocos-crochet-stitch-library-my-top-100-stitches-borders-and-motifs","provider":"Lusperbooks","version":"1.0","type":"link"}