books about: crocheting (illustrated sensational)

books about: crocheting

books:

17 reviews

Leisure Arts, 2001

Love the "Seasons" series!
This is the fourth "Afghans for All Seasons" book Leisure Arts has put out, and it is my favorite. I've made 4 blankets from it for gifts, and there are still others I want to do! The directions are easy to follow, using the usual abbreviations in all Leisure Arts books. I love the wide variety in all the "seasons" books compared to other Leisure Arts books. From my sister in Houston to ...

300 Crochet Stitches (The Harmony Guides, V. 6)

25 reviews
The Harmony Guides

Anova Books, 1999

Excellent Reference Book
Great reference book for those who love to crochet and design their own patterns. It is also good for beginners because the introduction explains the basic crochet stitches along with their variations. The diagrams and color pictures of each stitch pattern are very helpful. Highly recommended for anyone who crochets or wants to learn how to crochet.

Creative Crochet Lace: A Freeform Look at Classic Crochet

15 reviews
Myra Wood

Woodworks Editions, 2008

Pulling me in to Freeform!
I just got my copy of Creative Crochet Lace and I am in love. I have seen some lovely freeform crochet in the past and was intrigued by its beauty, but never wanted to try it myself because I thought its end use was limited, and how many wallhangings does one really need? This book not only shows a variety of freeform techniques, but also shows how to make items in freeform that are practical as ...

The Crochet Stitch Bible

38 reviews
Betty Barnden

Krause Publications, 2004

Very useful for a beginner
Got this 4 months after I 1st learned to crochet. I love it--beautifully colored photos, very readable diagrams, plus the spiral binding & compact size make it a great "bring along" book I can just throw into a small bag with my yarn and hook. First I thought it might be too tedious to learn how to read the symbol diagrams for the patterns. THEN I discovered each right-hand page also has tiny ...

50 Sensational Crochet Afghans & Throws

22 reviews
Bobbie Matela

DRG / The Needlecraft Shop, 2007

Great Buy
When this book arrived, I went through it from cover to cover. I was very impressed by the patterns. There are so many that I want to make. Much more than I usually find in a pattern book. I recomend this book to anyone who enjoys crocheting afghans.

365 Crochet Stitches a Year: Perpetual Calendar

14 reviews
Jean Leinhauser, Rita Weiss

Martingale and Company, 2007

Score! The perfect gift for a crocheter any time of year!
This is not one of those calendars that you use to jot down dental appointments or trips to the vet and then toss out at the end of the year. This is a calendar that you will keep forever, using again and again to keep your crochet skills really up-to-date! As I flipped through it, I dreamed of incorporating these new stitches (well, new to me...) into scarves, sweaters, hats, etc. Imagine the ...

Donna Kooler's Encyclopedia of Crochet (Donna Kooler's Series)

57 reviews
Donna Kooler

Leisure Arts, 2002

A must have resource
This book is a must have resource for the crochet enthusiast! Patterns are always nice to have but what I like the most are the detailed how-to's and the stitch encyclopedia in the back. Donna Kooler provides all of the information you need to create your own design with the stitches, beginning counts, repeats, et cetera. I would recommend this to anyone interested in expanding or even just ...

Maran Illustrated Knitting and Crocheting (Maran Illustrated)

22 reviews
maranGraphics Development Group

Course Technology PTR, 2005

What an exceptional book!!!!!
An old knit-aholic like me has many books about stitches, knitting,etc. This book is an absolute must in the library of a new knitter or an old one like myself. Beautiful illustrations/clear color photos showing each and every step, well laid out, everything you ever wanted to know about knitting. The back 25-30% of the book is equally great for crocheting, from starting out to finished ...

Amigurumi World: Seriously Cute Crochet

26 reviews
Ana Paula Rimoli

Martingale & Co Inc, 2008

AWESOME!!
I'm relatively new to crochet, but this book is great! It was easy to follow and the items are easy to create!

Crochet: Learn to Crochet Six Great Projects (Klutz)

15 reviews

Klutz, 2006

it couldn't be any clearer
i had been wanting to learn crochet for a long time. on a whim, i bought this kit (instruction book, hook, yarn, stitch markers and tapestry needle). i am SO glad i did. i've only been crocheting now for about six months, but with the basics taught in the book, i'm able to crochet at about an advanced beginner/intermediate level. and i find myself referring back to the book for reference or a ...

Crochet Bouquet: Easy Designs for Dozens of Flowers

10 reviews
Suzann Thompson

Lark Books, 2008

Wonderful Book!
I have this book, and Nicky Epstein's "Crocheted Flowers", and I prefer this one. I love the simplicity of it. She has sections on centers, stems, leaves in addition to the flowers, which makes it really easy to create something really unique. I love all of the project ideas too! These projects really give you inspiration on how you can use the flowers....from cardmaking to embellishing a ...

The Filet Crochet Book

11 reviews
Chris Rankin

Lark Books, 1990

One of the best filet books on the market
This is the one of the most detailed books on filet crochet that I have ever read. It has background, history, comparisons, patterns. The pattern section has a good variety to choose from and are not just doilies. The instructions are excellent and the patterns are just beautiful. The introduction and general "how to" instructions are detailed and have large illustrations. There is a ...

200 Crochet Tips, Techniques & Trade Secrets: An Indispensible Resource of Technical Know-How and ...

11 reviews
Jan Eaton

St. Martin's Press, 2007

200 Crochet Tips
I'm basically a knitter who crochets a little and not that well. This book answered all my questions and gave me projects that I've been inspired to make. I learned to make roses, ruffles, and more complicated crochet patterns. It renewed my interest in crochet. Unless you're already a master this book is very helpful.

201 Crochet Motifs, Blocks Patterns and Ideas

10 reviews
Melody Griffiths

Ryland Peters & Small, 2007

Great Resourse for designing freeform Crochet etc.
This is another great book for getting ideas for designing freeform pieces as well as other things. I love it.

Teach Yourself VISUALLY Knitting and Crocheting

9 reviews
maranGraphics

Visual, 2004

Just Wonderful
I purchased on the recommendation from one of the employees at my favorite yarn shop. She was right on the mark. I learned to knit back in the eighties, but hadn't kept up my skills. I really needed something that knows a beginner is just that; a beginner. The instructions and pictures really helped when my Vogue book left me clueless. I loved the book so much that I purchased a second one ...

Quick and Cozy Afghans

14 reviews

Leisure Arts, 1995

Love it! My only afghan / crochet book.
I'm a casual crocheter. I love this book! It's got a great instruction section at the back and lots of variety in the afghans. I like that there's a full color of each item and the instructions right next to it. No searching to find what you need. You can lay the book open and see the instructions and the picture at the same time. This is my only crochet book. I actually use the patterns ...

The Harmony Guide To Crocheting: Techniques and Stitches

11 reviews
Debra Mountford

Three Rivers Press, 1993

Republish this book!
Like others, I call to the publisher and to the author of this book to bring it back to the public. I have a 1992 copyrighted version of this book and it has become a "bible" of sorts for many projects. Put this back on the market again! I have made many a projects from the pattern stitches and with the diagrams and symbols used in this book, I can easily look and decide if it will work for ...

Modular Crochet

9 reviews
Judith Copeland

M. Evans and Company, Inc., 1978

Grab It If You Can-Superb!
This technique is the easiest there is. You aren't limited at all you can use any size hook or type of yarn. If you're like me and do NOT like to follow complicated pattern instructions this book is for you. You'll find yourself making sweater's, dresses, coats & hats all without being stifled by someone else's pattern. Depending on the size of yarn and hook you can make a dress in a ...

Shear Spirit: Ten Fiber Farms, Twenty Patterns, and Miles of Yarn

12 reviews
Joan Tapper

Potter Craft, 2008

eye candy
Almost every knitter and spinner I know has dreamed of having a hobby farm with sheep of their very own. This book tells stories of those lucky ducks who get to live the life we imagine. It tells of the romance (skirting a fleece with a glass of wine *sigh*) but also tells what an incredible amount of work these people go through to get us our pretty yarn. The photography is gorgeous. ...

Afghans on the Double (Crochet Treasury Series)

14 reviews
Leisure Arts, Oxmoor House

Leisure Arts, 1996

Great for a quick crochet 'fix'!
This is a wonderful book for quick beautiful Afghans! From very basic to more advanced, there is something for everyone. All patterns are worked with two or more strands at a time, while still providing a wide range of patterns! There are basic filets, granny square, 'mile-a-minute' type, and everything in between, there are even baby patterns. Tons of fun and hours of enjoyment! Enjoy!