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63 Easy to Crochet Pattern Stitches

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This beginner friendly crochet book includes 63 different crochet pattern stitches. You can follow the instructions as written to make 63 different 7-inch afghan squares; or use the stitch multiples provided to use these stitches in projects of your own.


I received a copy of this book to review from Leisure Arts. The opinions expressed in this review are my own. This post includes affiliate links. If you purchase this book after you click on one of my affiliate links in the post, I will receive a small commission for referring you, at no additional cost to you.

63 Easy-to-Crochet Pattern Stitches

Title: 63 Easy to Crochet Pattern Stitches
Publisher: Leisure Arts, Inc., 2000
Designer: Darla Sims
ISBN: 978-1-4647-7977-0

63 Easy to Crochet Pattern Stitches

This beginner level crochet booklet includes 28 pages of written instruction for 63 different 7-inch afghan blocks.

You can create a stitch sampler afghan with these blocks, or use the instructions provided to apply the stitches to other projects.

At the beginning of this booklet, instructions are included to teach you how to use multiples. This will help you resize the stitches to create projects in different sizes.

The stitch patterns are written in US Crochet Terms. Color images of the 63-afghan squares are included from pages 10 to 17. Each square is assigned a number to make it easy to locate in the written instructions.

The Stitches

  • Single Crochet, Half Double Crochet, Double Crochet, Treble Crochet, Front and Back Loop HDC, Trinity Stitch, Alternate Puff Stitch, Chevron Relief Stitch, Arch Stitch, Offset Cluster, Horizontal Relief Stitch;
  • Open Ridge Stitch, Bushy Stitch, Seed Stitch, Afghan Square, Granny Square, Cluster Square, Woven Relief Stitch, Circle in a Square, Plain Square, Flower Square, Cross Stitch, Slant Stitch, Climbing Shells, Aligned Shells;
  • Simple Shell Stitch, Block and Offset Shell Stitch, Boxed Shell Stitch, Alternate Spike SC, Eyelet Lace, Check Stitch, Aligned Cobble Stitch, Silt Stitch, V Stitch, Twin Stitch, Little Crowns, Popcorn Braid, Diagonal Popcorn, Popcorn Diamond, Fan Stitch, Fan and Popcorn, Fan Trellis, Puff Stitch, Cluster Braid;
  • Crossed Ripple Stitch, Palm Leaves, Ripple Stitch, Raised Ripple Stitch, Lacy Wave Stitch, Picot Stitch, Star Stitch, Up and Down Stitch, Crossed Puff Stitch, Aligned Puff Stitch, Parallel Post Stitch, Snapdragon Stitch, Alternate Mesh Stitch, Soft Clusters, Clusters, Doubles, Rib Stitch, Basket Weave and Parallel Cables
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  • Book Review 63 Easy to Crochet Pattern Stitches from Leisure Arts back cover

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The General Instructions are included beginning on page 1. You will find common abbreviations used, information about gauge, blocking, multiples and finishing included in this section.

Basic Stitch Guide:

The Basic Stitch Guide is provided beginning on page 2 and includes written instructions and diagrams. The following stitches and techniques are included:

  • Chain
  • Working into the chain
  • Single Crochet
  • Half Double Crochet
  • Double Crochet
  • Treble Crochet
  • Front or Back Loop Only
  • Post Stitch
  • Front Post Double Crochet
  • Back Post Double Crochet
  • Front Post Half Double Crochet
  • Cluster
  • Popcorn
  • Puff Stitch

The instructions to make and assemble a Sampler Afghan begin on page 5. The sampler afghan measures approximately 59 inches X 75 inches and is crocheted with Medium Weight Yarn [4] and a 5 mm (G) hook. A assembly chart is included to help you with the placement of your squares based on the number of the stitch pattern.

Finishing Edging instructions are included, as well as, how to assemble your afghan and add the final border.

This book is an easy way to master 63 different pattern stitches. Each stitch pattern is provided to allow you to create a 7 inch X 7 inch afghan square. When you are finished you can assemble those squares into a completed afghan.

Alternately, you can browse through the images included of all 63-squares to pick and choose some of your favorites and then use those stitches in crochet projects and designs of your own. The stitch multiples are included to make this possible.

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I’d like to thank Leisure Arts, Inc. for providing me with the review copy of 63 Easy to Crochet Pattern Stitches and for the giveaway copy for my readers!

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6 Comments | Date: 04/07/2020  | By: Rhondda

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Lovely comments

  1. Verna says

    10/04/2021 at 11:45 PM

    This pattern book would definitely make an heirloom blanket. 63 different stitches but with yarn color choice it all looks lovely. How do you choose which squares to make? Answer: Make them all and you’ll have a couple of blankets…lol
    I like that the squares are smaller at 7×7.

  2. Rhondda says

    02/02/2021 at 11:19 PM

    Hi Dianne, the book is available from Leisure Arts here:
    All the best,
    Rhondda

  3. Dianne says

    25/01/2021 at 1:56 PM

    I would like to purchase the book, where do I order

  4. Amelia Henchey says

    15/08/2020 at 10:35 AM

    Can’t get enough “easy” crochet patterns – thanks!

  5. Bonnie says

    27/07/2020 at 3:08 AM

    Thank you for the giveaways, it could really make someone’s day. 🌈

  6. Wally says

    09/07/2020 at 9:58 PM

    Thanks for the review. I’ll be considering buying it.

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