The Hooktionary: A Crochet Dictionary of 150 Modern Tapestry Crochet Motifs

The Hooktionary is a crochet stitch dictionary featuring 150 tapestry crochet motifs and 5 projects. The motifs range from unicorns and bumblebees to bold, graphic designs suited for modern makers. Five "choose your own adventure" projects allow you to combine motifs into custom designs. Unlike other tapestry crochet collections that rely primarily on single crochet stitches, Anderson uses five different stitch patterns—single crochet through the back loop, center single crochet, extended single crochet, center extended single crochet, and front post double crochet—to create patterns with clean lines and wearable fabrics. Swatches demonstrate how crochet stitch anatomy affects fabric drape, feel, and the appearance of charted images. All designs are crocheted in the round so the front faces you throughout, then steeked—a technique not covered in other crochet books. The book includes comprehensive guidance on choosing stitches and fixing mistakes.