Creating Crochet Fabric: Experimenting with Hook, Yarn & Stitch [Paperback]

Dora Ohrenstein (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: January 5, 2010

This isn’t just another crochet project book; it’s an exploration of the craft’s creative possibilities! Designer Dora Ohrenstein closely examines crochet’s three basic variables—hook, yarn, and stitch—and how their infinite combinations create distinctive fabrics. Dozens of swatches show which techniques will result in a structured, hardwearing fabric or a lacy one that drapes; how a yarn can either hide or show off stitch patterns; and which crochet patterns can mimic plaid or colorful African designs. Fifteen projects move readers from theory into practice.

 

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About the Author

DORA OHRENSTEIN’S designs have appeared in Interweave Crochet, knit.1, Crochet Today, The New Crochet, and Fabulous Crocheted Ponchos (Lark). Her first solo book, Crochet Insider’s Passion for Fashion, was published in 2008 by Leisure Arts. Dora is founder and editor of the webzine Crochet Insider www.crochetinsider.com, which features interviews with industry leaders and textile artists, book and yarn reviews, and galleries of creative crochet from designers across the globe.

Product Details

• Paperback: 144 pages
• Publisher: Lark Books; Original edition (January 5, 2010)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1600593313
• ISBN-13: 978-1600593314
• Product Dimensions: 9.9 x 8.4 x 0.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.2 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (10 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #120,842 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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38 of 39 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Innovative, well done, high quality crochet ideas, February 15, 2010

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I'm very happy with this book.... no "craft yarn specials"...every thing is high end, nice design ideas, instructions clear and well laid out. Impressive high end effort. I've made 3 bobble hats and they are a huge hit.

My one reservation with this book is that I really do not like presentations of finished items on racks/hangers/stands. I'd prefer to see them on human frames/heads. Especially with the hats, you really have no idea what it will look like based upon the images in this book until you make it. I was very surprised how well the bobble hat fit and you'd not get that from the photos.

Other than that, very pleased with the book.

37 of 39 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent book that will inspire you, January 16, 2010

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This review is from: Creating Crochet Fabric: Experimenting with Hook, Yarn & Stitch (Paperback)

This book is a real treat and may I say, well edited. With crisp lanugage and beautiful pictures, the author explains how to think about matching the right yarn to the right stitch to create the kind of fabric that is best for your project. She encourages you to create swatches not to test for gauage but to test for this "match". Oh and it has some nice patterns as well.

The book is really well laid out and easy to use. A must for your library if you are at all interested in crocheting.

24 of 24 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent resource that belongs in every crocheters library, February 27, 2010

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This review is from: Creating Crochet Fabric: Experimenting with Hook, Yarn & Stitch (Paperback)

I learned so much from this book. Whether you are designing your own crochet projects or just want to choose an appropriate substitute yarn for a pattern, this book will help you do it. There are sections on fiber and yarn, stitch definition, drape versus structure, and even how to work with challenging yarns. Dora teaches the reader how to use swatching to determine the best stitch patterns and hook size for a particular yarn. The concepts are illustrated with excellent photographs. This is not primarily a pattern book, but includes several great patterns that put the theory taught in the book into practice. Highly recommended.