Claire Crompton is one of the world's bestselling knitting authors and has worked as a pattern designer for major yarn manufacturers including Sirdar and DMC. Claire has also crocheted for many years and is an expert at teaching and conveying information in an accessible, easy-to-understand format. Claire lives in Gunnislake, Cornwall.

Introduction; Crochet basics: yarns, weight, texture, colour, needles and gauge and abbreviations; Over 200 designs include:; Basic stitches; Textured stitches; Chevron and wave stitches; Spike stitches; Lacy stitches; Edgings; Trims; Embellishments and flowers; Motifs; And many more...; Techniques: basic techniques, making crochet fabrcis, multi-coloured designs, decorative details and finishing; Projects: a range of projects highlighting the limitless possibilities of crochet stitches and techniques.