Beyond Basic Crocheting: Techniques and Projects to Expand Your Skills (How To Basics) [Spiral-bound]

Sharon Hernes Silverman (Author), Kristin Omdahl (Designer), Annie Modesitt (Designer)

Book Description

Publication Date: September 10, 2007 | Series: How To Basics

Here is the perfect book for crocheters who know the basics and are ready for more. The follow-up to Basic Crocheting takes crafters to the next level--every step is carefully explained and supplemented by helpful visuals to eliminate any confusion. Beautiful projects offer a wide variety of items to wear, use at home, or give as gifts. This heavily illustrated guide will help crocheters master the techniques of felting, Tunisian crochet, joining motifs as they are made, working with wire, and beading, and will teach some exciting new stitches as well. Unique paperback binding with hidden, lay-flat, spiral binding inside.

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About the Author

Sharon Hernes Silverman is a writer, crocheter, and designer based in West Chester, Pennsylvania. She is the author of 10 other books, including Basic Crocheting, and a member of the Crochet Guild of America. She has appeared several times on HGTV s fiber arts show Uncommon Threads. Kristin Omdahl is a Michigan-based knit and crochet designer and a regular contributor to fiber arts books and magazines. Annie Modesitt is known for her knit and crochet designs, publications, and classes. Award-winning photographer Alan Wycheck lives in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania. David Bienkowski is an oil painter, illustrator, and graphic artist who currently resides in California s Central Valley.

Product Details

• Spiral-bound: 120 pages
• Publisher: Stackpole Books (September 10, 2007)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0811733920
• ISBN-13: 978-0811733922
• Product Dimensions: 11.3 x 9 x 0.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.2 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (6 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #853,849 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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11 of 11 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars excellent tutorials, October 6, 2007

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This review is from: Beyond Basic Crocheting: Techniques and Projects to Expand Your Skills (How To Basics) (Spiral-bound)

I plan on making all 8 projects and have started with the toy bunny. There's a lovely beaded wrap, socks, little girl's jumper, diagonal pillow, Tunisian crochet scarf, lacy wire necklace, felted handbag and motif cardigan. All the patterns have close-up full color photos next to the instructions which are thoroughly written out (no schematics or symbols though). The cardi has 3 sizes 42-48"finished. This one shows how to connect the motifs while working them. The felted handbag shows how to felt it with pictures of the washing machine.The jumper shows doing ripple stitch pattern. The socks show doing an afterthought heel. The diagonal pillow shows this stitch close-up plus also lots of photos doing the reverse single crochet or crab stitch. There are tips throughout the book and even for the experienced crocheter, this book is definitely worth the price. Contributors in addition to the author are Annie Modesitt and Kristin Omdahl. I love the spiral binding which makes using the book so much easier.

9 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Expanding Crocheting Skills, September 25, 2007

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This review is from: Beyond Basic Crocheting: Techniques and Projects to Expand Your Skills (How To Basics) (Spiral-bound)

With this book, you have the instructions you need for tackling more detailed and complex (but not difficult) crochet projects. The materials and tools section is a big help as are the excellent photos and illustrations in the "skill workshop" that follows each project. I especially like the sections on working with wire and on Tunisian crochet. This is the perfect folow-up to Ms. Silverman's book, "Basic Crocheting."

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7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Beyond Basic Crocheting, December 8, 2007

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This review is from: Beyond Basic Crocheting: Techniques and Projects to Expand Your Skills (How To Basics) (Spiral-bound)

I recently purchased this book having been a big fan of the prior one, Basic Crocheting. If you are looking for a book to take you beyond the basics to a more intermediate level, Beyond Basic Crocheting is the book for you. I really like the layout of this book. The instructions are very well written making them easy to follow and what I absolutely love is that this book is loaded with many easy to follow enlarged pictures that make creating these beautiful and usable projects fool proof. I need all the help I can get and this book gives me the confidence and necessary tools to grow in this craft, which I love. The felted handbag, Motif Cardigan and Beaded Wrap are my favorites so far. I am looking forward to trying the Tunisian Crochet Scarf and Sassy Socks.

With the holidays just around the corner I decided to purchase several more as gifts for my friends, knowing that they will enjoy this book as much as I do. If you are looking to be challenged beyond the basics you will not be disappointed with this purchase. I can't wait to see what the next book in this series will feature...that is I hope there is a next book!