Stitch by Stitch, A home library of sewing, knitting, crochet and needlecraft, volume 9, pub 1986 by Torstar Books, hardcover

Condition: very good. Used book price in upper right corner of inside cover page, but no writing anywhere else in the book. No highlighting. Binding is solid. Pages are tightly bound, flexible, readable, not yellowing.

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I have volumes 1, 2, 3, (not 4), 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13 of the Stitch by Stitch series.

From the back cover:

In this volume:

• Pattern and instructions for a fine cutwork and machine-embroidered cloth
• Lacy motifs in the crochet course and how to make a charming collar
• Sewing a sweet sundress; a shape that is simple and speedy to make
• Plus much more... 14 lessons, 30 projects

Contents:

Step-by-Step Crochet Course

• Working the shell and chain motif, Making a complete lace fabric, Working a simple daisy, Patterns for two centerpiece doilies and two lace motif collars
• Jacquard patterns in crochet, Working with several colors, Working the diamond pattern, Diamond pattern variation, Pattern for a Jacquard crib blanket
• More Jacquard patterns, Repeating a pattern, Using separate balls of yarn, Making a picture on a crochet fabric, Stitch Wise: more Jacquard patterns, Pattern for two Jacquard vests
• Embossed motifs, The basic square, Making the bobble, Working embossed patterns, Joining the motifs, Patterns for two ponchos

Step-by-Step Knitting Course

• Making a diagonal pocket opening, Introduction to Guernsey and fishermen's patterns, Stitch Wise: traditional fishermen's patterns, Patterns for children's Guernsey-style jacket
• Formation of a fisherman's sweater, Working an underarm gusset, Pattern for His and Hers Guernseys
• Traditional Fair Isle, Carrying and linking in yarn, Weaving yarn across fabric, Stitch Wise: Fair Isle border patterns, Pattern for a woman's Fair Isle cardigan
• Working Fair Isle from a chart, Repeating a Fair Isle pattern, Stitch Wise: more Fair Isle patterns, Patterns for two Fair Isle sweaters

Step-by-Step Sewing Course

• Working with lace fabrics Tucks, Wedding gown: adapting the pattern, directions for making (1)
• Lace edging for sleeve, Lace insertion in sleeve, Silk tassels, Wedding gown: directions for making (2)
• Making and inserting shoulder pads, Making stiffened belts, Unlined jacket: adapting the pattern, directions for making
• Kick pleats, Invisible zippers, Straight skirt: adapting the pattern, directions for making
• Stretch fabric binding, Casing for waist elastic, T-shirt dress: adapting the pattern, directions for making

Step-by-Step Needlework Course

• Pulled thread work, Materials, Three pulled thread stitches, Using a frame, Beginning and ending work, A sachet and stocking bag

Extra Special Crochet

• Men's T-shirts, Three women's hats

Extra Special Knitting

• Man's textured sweater, His and Hers sweaters

Extra Special Sewing

• Terry cloth tops, Baby's sleeping bag, Girls' sundresses

Homemaker

• Lace-trimmed pillows, Coverlet and dust ruffle, Cutwork tablecloth, Bean bag cushions, Clown mobile

Shoestring

• Embroidered buttons, Floating fish mobile, Make-up bag

From the Introduction to volume 1:

Whatever your current level of skill in the various needlecrafts -- rank beginner or whiz kid you will find these attractive books uniquely tailored to your needs. Perhaps you've never done any crocheting. knitting or sewing at all. Or did you take it up once, and then drop it? No matter. Everything you should know to become an accomplished needlecrafter is presented in clear, step-by-step courses, illustrated with full-color photos or drawings.

If you are already an old hand at one or more of the skills taught, you will still find the STITCH BY STITCH courses a valuable refresher particularly for clarifying certain techniques on which you may be a bit rusty. Especially for you, though, are our Extra Special projects in all the disciplines taught. Challenging, original and truly lovely items to knit, sew or crochet have been selected that will make a lasting impression family and friends. In the Homemaker sections, too, you can put your talents to work on a host of clever and practical decorations and soft furnishings.