Get inspired to crochet for a good time and a good cause! These easy crocheted accessories make ideal gifts for friends, family, and charities-and will brighten the life of the maker and the recipient alike. Eighteen projects are perfect for whipping up in multiples, or for making one quick gift. Designs include baby blankets and booties, plus hats, scarves, bags, and even pet beds. Includes basic how-tos for those new to crochet, as well as a list of charities that accept crocheted donations.
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Home: Portland, Oregon
Kristin Spurkland's work has been featured in national publications including Family Circle Knitting, Vogue Knitting, and Interweave Knits.
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27 of 27 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
Fantastic, the projects are a delight!,
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This review is from: Crochet from the Heart "Print on Demand Edition" (Paperback)
Although I have many crochet books, this one stands out as being one of my favorites. The projects are adorable, and as the cover says, are quick and easy to make. I made the ruffle edged hat in one evening! I also like that this book shows you some basic things that can translate on to different projects. For example, there is a section on how to make different types of flowers. I've been sticking them on everything I make just to give it that extra pizzazz. (I'm at that dangerous state where I am bordering on gaudy with these things.)
The book also includes a handy chart on head circumference to hat diameter to help you make the proper fit for preemie baby heads. The author also includes directions on how to make "a simple start." This is an alternative to the slip knot, which I have never seen before. It allows you to begin your work without the tell-tale knot and is used in hats and such. It looks a little dangerous to me. I feel like the traditional knot holds my work in place, but I have not tried it yet so maybe it is more secure than it looks. Since the book's theme is "from the heart," it reminds the reader that there are many charities that would love to recieve the projects featured. In the back, the author provides a list with contact information for these charities. One note of caution: there are a dissproportionate number of hat patterns in this book. Out of 18 projects, nearly one third are hats! But I LOVE making hats so this was a plus for me.
10 of 10 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars
Solid start in crochet, wholesome message,
By herumlauferin (western Mass) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Crochet from the Heart "Print on Demand Edition" (Paperback)
This book contains excellent basic crochet instructions with big easy-to-use diagrams. I have used this book to learn to crochet for the first time and the instructions are really very clear. I do wish it had instructions for some more interesting stitches beyond the basics. The projects are easy and cute, not really my personal style, but they're good for practice and of course, as the author suggests, giving to charity organizations.
11 of 13 people found the following review helpful:
3.0 out of 5 stars
what you see is what you get,
By Yael (Israel) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Crochet from the Heart "Print on Demand Edition" (Paperback)
what you see on the cover is exactly whats inside, not more. very easy. good instructions.
I did not like the projects much, but it is a matter of opinion.
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