Crochet Inspiration [Hardcover]

Sasha Kagan (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: June 1, 2007

Celebrated designer and renowned colourist Sasha Kagan has created a distinctive crochet reference that showcases her unique designs. Containing more than 200 swatch designs in her signature style, this is a must-have manual for beginning and experienced stitchers alike. Special chapters on fabric, motifs, grannies, and flowers highlight a myriad of patterns, including beautiful lace, shell, and cluster stitch variations, and gorgeous circular and hexagonal designs. Each chapter also includes stunning garments, such as a classic Chanel cropped jacket in woven mesh, a lacy shawl with leaf embellishments, and a 1920's cloche cap covered in crocheted blossoms.

Editorial Reviews

About the Author

Sasha Kagan designs for Rowan Yarns, Knitting magazine, Vogue Knitting magazine and Intermediate Knits. In 2000-2001, the Victoria & Albert Museum put on an exhibition of her work, the ultimate accolade for a knitwear designer. She has published six books. --This text refers to the Paperback edition.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 256 pages
• Publisher: Sixth & Spring Books (June 1, 2007)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1933027126
• ISBN-13: 978-1933027128
• Product Dimensions: 11.4 x 9.2 x 1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 2.3 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (25 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #940,375 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

Customer Reviews

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43 of 43 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A Beautiful Crochet Stitch Dictionary for Everyone!, June 21, 2007

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nanapama (Dorchester, MA USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Crochet Inspiration (Hardcover)

I love this book! Love it! Love it! Love it! This might be my favorite purchase so far this year.

Whether you've been crocheting for years or just a beginner, you are going to love this book. Sasha Kagan has written a book that is not only beautifully written and photographed but is full of wonderful crochet stitch patterns that made my imagination soar. I love the crochet diagrams in this book. They make everything so much clearer and easier to follow. I immediately pick up my crochet needle and started making a design. I haven't crocheted in years. (I have no idea yet what this will turn into but so far it looks great.) I always loved that freeform, sculptural aspect of crochet. This book encouraged me to pick a block and go for it.

Although the book includes a number of crochet patterns, I think this book will bring out your inner designer. For all you knitters out there who don't get crochet - this is the book for you. The clear directions and diagrams will have you added crochet trims to your next project.

33 of 33 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Lives up to its name!, July 5, 2007

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Medic Maggie "jcfdoldmedic" (Virginia, USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Crochet Inspiration (Hardcover)

Want inspiration? Order this book! An avid crocheter for years, with a serious PAS and YAS syndrome, this book was bought unseen because of the author, Sasha Kagan. From the first page you are immersed in color, patterns and thoughtful design. Chapter 2, the first 86 pages, is where it gets exciting. Beautiful stitch patterns, in both written and chart form. The book assumes you can crochet, so be forewarned it isn't a "how-to" book. This isn't a book of patterns, though it has them. This book is meant to ignite your imagination, to be used to modify your everyday patterns or create new ones. Not only stitch patterns, which progress logically from single crochet and variations thereof to shell patterns, even filet crochet, but seemingly unintentionally the author has also given you a lesson on color theory and what the stitches appear like in different types of yarn. This theme is carried out throughout the entire book. Gorgeous photos, generously sized, so you can visualize the fabric a stitch makes and begin to imagine an afghan; a sweater; a scarf or purse. Chapter 3, Motifs, has some of the most gorgeous motifs I've ever seen. Not ordinary things, although there are some of those, but how a motif can look entirely different with different yarns and colors. Beautiful, classic motifs that get your fingers itching! Chapter 4 has some unique and some basic granny motifs; Chapter 5 has flowers. Oh, not the usual flowers, but some breathtakingly gorgeous flowers! Flowers, leaves, seed pods, that are three dimensional. With every kind of yarn. The sunflower is a show stopper; I've never seen one so beautiful. These flowers can stand alone or be used as embelishments. Chapter 6 has projects. There are 11 projects; wraps, the belt from the front cover, a purse, cap, flower pincushion, choker, sarong and scarves. All unique designs. This one is a keeper.

22 of 22 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Inspiration!, July 23, 2007

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KissaMew (Arizona, USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Crochet Inspiration (Hardcover)

I purchased this at Barnes and Noble, although normally I do use Amazon, but instant gratification won out in this case! I am not a novice crocheter and am always looking for intrigue and beauty in patterns, and patterns that are adaptable to many projects. I love a beautiful book with pages of inspiration and this one has what I look for! Knitting has so many books to itself and finally crocheting is having a say! Both are terrific crafts, but this lovely book brings some justice. I will look for more from Sasha Kagan and hope she writes more for crocheting like Crochet Inspiration!