This practical, picture filled book on crochet and stresses designing your own creations. It begins with a chapter on the history and crocheting legend, from its earliest beginnings, through its role as a cottage industry, to the peak of its popularity in this day of revived handcrafts. There is a descriptive listing of all the things that can be crocheted for the family, for the home, and for small gifts. "Crocheter's Guide" explains techniques of crochet, with many illustrations. Other sections on guage, increasing, decreasing, binding off, and making circles and squares. Instructions are given for left-handed persons.