Edie Eckman

Join author and renowned instructor Edie Eckman as she shares techniques for improving the look and quality of your crochet. Begin by learning how to create and maintain control over your fabric and prevent a too-tight foundation chain. Then, get comfortable reading and following patterns and find out how to decipher pattern speak! Confidently measure gauge in stitches, rows, stitch patterns and in the round, and learn how it helps you achieve stunning results. Then, find out how to pick up stitches evenly and work with decorative borders while keeping edges flat - even around corners and curves! Finally, refine your work and explore finishing techniques for professional-looking crochet. Plus, get tips on joining new yarns, changing colors, weaving in ends, and more. No matter how long you've been crocheting, you're sure to pick up new tricks!

Rated TVY

Mode of access: World Wide Web

Episode 1

Introduction

Episode 2

Creating a Fabric

Episode 3

Reading a Pattern

Episode 4

Pattern Problem Solving

Episode 5

Gauge

Episode 6

Edgings

Episode 7

Refinements

Episode 8

Finishing