Nicki Trench, a crochet teacher and author with over 20 years' experience, has designed a series of patterns that will guide you through those initial stitches to producing beautiful projects incorporating a wide range of crochet techniques. `Crochet Know-How' explains all the stitches with clear step-by-step artworks and instructions. Next, discover three chapters packed with patterns to improve your skills. First is `Starting Out', where you will find a simple springtime throw and a pretty hat for a toddler - you'll be amazed how easy and quick the projects are to create. Once you've mastered these, move on to something more challenging in the `Practice Makes Perfect' chapter. There are cute gifts for babies and young children, including baby bibs and blankets, or treat yourself to a pair of gloves in soft double knit yarn or the chunky seashells scarf to keep you warm on chilly mornings. Finally, `Confident Crocheting' has more advanced patterns, from a family of adorable Russian dolls to the cherub dress with decorative picot stitching.