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How to Crochet Vol.II. A Complete Intermediate Guide with More Patterns, Stitches and Squares Also Includes Step-by-Step Instructions with Pictures: Intermediate Guide, With more Advanced Stitches by Beatrice Crimbleton
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This book will help you build upon the basic skills of crocheting. Since you already know how to chain, single crochet, half double crochet, double crochet, and treble crochet, you are ready to learn new patterns that will combine these stitches to make beautiful and fun designs. If you’re interested in furthering your skills at the art of crocheting, I encourage you to read this book and try some new and exciting techniques!
A tiny sample of what you will find inside.
Intermediate Stitches
Specialty Stitches
Specialty Crochet Methods
The Popcorn Stitch
The Star Stitch
The Pineapple Stitch
The Hairpin and Broomstick Lace
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Note: This one is self-pubbed, but I "bought" it and the stitch guide looks to be pretty solid. There are higher quality books out there and this isn't anything you couldn't find on the internet, but this is free and nice to have if you're on the go/not online. 
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Smart Soapmaking: The Simple Guide to Making Traditional Handmade Soap Quickly, Safely, and Reliably, or How to Make Luxurious Handcrafted Soaps from Scratch for Family, Friends, and Yourself by Anne L Watson
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SPECIAL NOTE! -- ANNE WILL PERSONALLY ANSWER ANY QUESTION OF YOURS AFTER READING THIS BOOK. ASK ON HER WEB SITE, AND YOU'LL NORMALLY HEAR BACK WITHIN HOURS!
Maybe you've made melt-and-pour soap and want to move on to something more challenging and rewarding. Maybe traditional soapmaking appeals to you, but you figure that working with lye is too difficult or dangerous. Or maybe you're already doing it, but outmoded ideas and methods are complicating the process and slowing you down.
No matter which of these fits you, you'll find "Smart Soapmaking" practical, helpful, and refreshing. Written by a former professional soapmaker, this book explodes the myths about soapmaking and shows you how to make luxurious soap from scratch with the least fuss and bother.
With both customary and metric measurements, plus a list of suppliers in five countries, "Smart Soapmaking" is the first truly international book on the craft!
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---Her two other crafting books (Milk Soapmaking and Smart Lotionmaking) are currently on sale as well.
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CA $0.67 & $0.99
UK £0.77