New Design in Crochet

New Design in Crochet by Clinton D MacKenzie. Published by Van Nostrand Reinhold Co, New York, NY, 1972. 1st Edition 1st Printing. Hardbound. No DJ. Size 4to (up to 12'' tall). Condition: VG. Discarded Library Book. Shelf wear. Tear where DJ tape remove from top front cover, DJ tape on bottom and back covers. Overall content excellent. 144 Pgs. ISBN 0442350694. LCCN 72-1437. Complete how-to guide for beginners, and excellent stitch resource book for advanced crocheters. Beginning with basic crochet stitches illustrated with step by step diagrams and black and white photographs, the author includes a guide to: turning, ending, and correcting mistakes; changing yarns and working with colors; other stitches; shaping; joining; and finishing. Projects include; Geometric shapes and 3D forms, afghan and hairpin lace; and contemporary crochet. Reference tables of abbreviations commonly used in printed patterns; comparisons between American and British names of stitches; a comparison among books of various materials and sizes; and Crochet terms in English, French, Spanish, German and Italian. Illustrated throughout with diagrams and black and white photographs. Description text copyright 2006 BooksForComfort. Item ID 11552.…