Machine generated contents note: Tools, Yarns and Gauge -- Tools -- Crochet hooks -- Crocheter's supply kit -- Yarns -- Ply -- Weight -- Dye lots -- Yarn labels and bands -- Yarn label symbols -- Substituting yarns -- Gauge and tension -- Gauge or tension -- Gauge swatch -- How to Read Crochet Instructions -- Abbreviations -- Written instructions-terms and symbols -- International stitch symbols and terms -- How to read a stitch diagram -- Basic Crochet Stitches -- Foundation chain -- Chainless foundations -- Single crochet -- Extended single crochet -- Half double crochet -- Extended half double crochet -- Double crochet -- Extended double crochet -- Treble crochet -- Slip Stitch -- Working in the front loop only and the back loop only -- Basic Crochet Techniques -- Working in rows -- Working in rounds -- Adjustable ring or magic loop -- Joining a new yarn -- Shaping -- Binding off -- Familiar Stitches and Favorites -- Around the post -- Cluster stitch -- Loop stitch -- Picot -- Popcorn stitch -- Puff stitch -- Ribbings -- Single crochet ribbing -- Half double crochet ribbing -- Post stitch ribbing -- Seed stitch -- Shell stitches -- Solomon's Knot stitch -- Advanced Crochet Techniques -- Aran crochet -- Bead crochet -- Filet crochet -- Lacet crochet -- Irish crochet -- Multicolored crochet -- Ruffle crochet -- Motifs and Medallions -- Granny Squares -- Sample Granny Square -- Joining Granny Squares -- Working half motifs -- Half Granny Square -- Granny Square Triangle -- Circular motifs -- Hexagons

"A solid reference guide gets a make-over, as The Crocheter's Companion is updated with additional information to appeal to a new generation of crocheters. Augmented to include more tools, stitches and techniques, as well as updated yarn information, the book also has additional information on reading stitch diagrams as well as updated abbreviations and symbols. Reflecting its growing popularity among crocheters, Tunisian crochet is expanded into its own expanded section, with more information and additional stitches"--

"A quick reference guide on basic crochet stitches, adding decorative elements, and finishing your projects"--