Knit and Crochet Combined (Paperback)

Crafters love crafting. If a woman loves knitting...she probably loves crocheting, too. Today more than 53 million American women know how to knit or crochet--or both. "Knit & Crochet Combined: Best of Both Worlds" brings these two techniques together for fabulous results. Imagine delicate, lacy crochet edgings and inserts contrasted with silky-smooth knits...soft, gracefully draping sleeves and ribbed edgings complementing sturdy, textured crocheted fabrics...and many more exciting pairings. Hats, scarves, shrugs, socks, even a skirt and jacket--fifteen imaginative projects are presented in full color, with close-up views of details and unusual stitches. Complete learn-to-knit and learn-to-crochet instructions and illustrations are included, so even beginners can quickly get the skills they need and get knitting and crocheting and creating.