Beginner's Guide to Thread Crochet by Rita Weiss is an illustrated book of step-by-step instructions devoted to one of the great joys of crochet: creating beautiful lace with a steel crochet hook and fine thread. Learn all about the stitches and techniques; then put your skills to practice with 15 lovely projects, from coasters to an elegant shawl. There also are special helps such as how to increase and decrease, read a pattern, achieve gauge, and starch and block a finished project. Designs include Elegant Edging, Quick Edging, Shells and Clusters, The Royal Edge, Lovely Lacy Scarf, Sea Shell Doily, Summertime Shawl, Lyric Shawl, Delightful Doily, Spring Coasters, Table Runner and Place Mat, Pinwheel Doily, Lacy Capelet, and Sachets.