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I Can't Believe I'm Crocheting: Updated Edition (Leisure Arts #4061) (Kooler)

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I bought this book after getting frustrated trying to learn how to crochet from the black and white drawings found in other crochet books/pamphlets. I found the instructions and photos extremely easy to follow, and also liked that the book has supplementary information on hook sizes, yarn types, decreasing and increasing stitches, and felting crocheted items. The book does seem to be geared towards younger (teens and early 20's) people, but I didn't find that it detracted from the book. As far as patterns go, I thought they were just OK - nothing special, although there is a pattern for a round felted bag that I thought would be really cute to make for my daughter. Overall, I was very pleased with the book, and feel that it is worth buying just for the crochet instructions alone. I also highly recommend the Leisure Arts I Can't Believe I'm Crocheting DVD.

I wish I had this book available when I began teaching crocheting 30 years ago. What a wonderfully, easy-to-use and understand book. Lots of great illustrations show the reader exactly what is being explained. I always said if I could "send my hands home" with my students, no one would every say they couldn't crochet. The photos show a hand holding the hook and yarn so there is no way to misunderstand what is being read. With almost 50 pages of explanations of how-to's, anyone will be an expert by the time they get to the patterns.

Beginning with the slip knot right on through to treble crochet, each stitch is shown in great detail. AND, it is shown for both right and left handed people! Once your get through the basics, the patterns range from very simple - as making a dish cloth - to more intricate - as making a vest. There are scarves, afghans, a Koala bear and a purse to make as well. A little something for everyone is given in this book.

A page of yarn information is provided as well as an Index just in case you forget how to create a half double crochet. Just go to the Index, look up what you want and go right to that page. No hunting around in the book to find it. Simple!

Now no one has an excuse for not learning to crochet. With this book, a hook, some yarn and a little time, you will be creating wonderful gifts to everyone. You may even not want to part with them but keep them for yourself!

I tried for years to learn to crochet and couldn't find anyone to teach me as I am left-handed. This book has detailed instructions, with photos(not drawings), of all the stitches, with the left-handed version on the opposite page of the right-handed one. Using it, I was able to teach myself all the basic stitches, and I have gone on to make many projects, including an afghan, baby items, and hats for charity!
This is actually my 2nd copy of the book--I gave the 1st to my left-handed daughter!
I highly recommend "I Can't Believe I'm Crocheting" to anyone interested in learning this skill--left-or right-handed!

I agree with the previous reviews. It is very informational for right and left handed crocheters. The photos are very clear and so are the instructions. This book is great for beginners and those who have crocheted before and just need some reminders.

This is a great update to a book that has been around for quite a few years.