Customer Reviews

Crochet Stitches In Motion

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I was recovering from surgery and had lots of time on my hands. I was watching lots of DVD's (movies mostly) was getting tired of that. I came across these crochet Leisure Arts DVD's and thought I'd give them a try. I crocheted a while ago and figured this would be a good time to get back into it. This DVD has a "basic refresher" section which was perfect. Everything came back and I was ready to dive into the 12 pattern stitches.
Wow! This is so much fun!! The act of crocheting was so relaxing and it felt great to be creative. There's a nice selection of projects to make with the stitches you learn and you may even feel daring enough to make up some projects of your own.
I loved this DVD so much, I also bought "Crochet Fashions In Motion", which I also reviewed.

I thought that since the title says "crochet in motion" and the description says you sit shoulder to shoulder with the crochet expert that you would actually watch the person making the stitches. I have the "I Can't Believe I'm Crocheting" with Melissa Leapman also by Leisure Arts and you actually get to watch Melissa making the stitches. In this DVD, all of the pattern stitches and extra projects are in writing. You do not get to watch someone making the stitches. Since I am a beginner, I did not find this DVD to be any easier than trying to read a pattern. If I knew how to read and understand the pattern, I would not have needed to purchase the DVD. There are still several terms that I just do not understand.

Crochet Stitches in Motion (DVD) is wonderful. I am a complete novice at crocheting. I find it very easy to follow at all times. I am left handed so I really have a hard time learning any stitches from anyone because of this. Anyone who really has a hard time following someone else's instructions, I suggest that you purchase this. It's just great and very reasonable. You can learn at your own pace.
Peggy (Sicklerville, NJ)

My husband bought me the "I Can't Believe I Am Crocheting in Motion" DVD last year. I Learned everything about crocheting that a beginner needs to know. I knew nothing about crocheting. Thanks to the DVD my husband bought me I have crocheted a scarf and a granny square mini purse. Thanks to Melissa Leapman's great teaching. I was excited about watching "Crochet Stitches In Motion". I figured since it was the same DVD series that Melissa would be the instructor but she is not unfortunately.

I Found this DVD at my local library. I popped the DVD into my player as soon as I got home. I was disappointed by the instructor. She is not as precise with instructions as Melissa Leapman from the "I Can't Believe I Am Crocheting" DVD.

The instructor did not seem very professional. I found her voice annoying. She sounded to sweet. From the way the woman talks it sounds as if she is talking to kindergarten kids.

The instructor does not give helpful hints along the way like Melissa did. Also Melissa acted as if she was sitting next to you from the way she talked.

I knkow for a fact that I am not purchasing this DVD. IF I need to see it again I will check it out from my library. This DVD is not worth the $20 it costs. Now if Melissa Leapman had been the instructor it would be worth the price.

If there is another Crochet DVD released for the in motion series I just hope that Melissa is the instructor. I wish this DVD would be redone with Melissa as the teacher. I would buy it then.

This DVD surpassed my expectations! As a newbie, I was thrilled when I learned to crochet an afghan as quickly as I did. I feel like a pro when I crochet along with this dvd...the step by step instructions makes it soooo easy! Plus there's a ton of projects to choose from so theres plenty more fun to come! GREAT BUY!!!

This DVD is absolutely fantastic! The stitch-alongs are wonderful and I just love all the different projects. The best part about it is that you will learn soooo much that after a while you'll be able to personalize each of the projects or go into a completely different direction and make something completely all your own. If you've been knitting then naturally you're gonna want to learn to crochet...this dvd bridges the two worlds beautifully...you'll have a lot of fun with this dvd!

I would recommend this dvd to anyone starting out crocheting and learning very helpful and easy to follow

I took a private crochet lesson a few weeks ago after my Aunt taught me the basic stitches. The place I took lessons from is almost an hour away from my house, so I can't just jump in the car and go for help. I bought this DVD in hopes to refresh my memory. I didn't expect it to be as wonderful as it is. It was like having private lessons and I can pause and rewind when I need to. I was working on a baby afghan, basically just working double crochets to practice tension and after doing a practice swatch of one of the stitch patterns, I pulled out all the stitches and started over. I can't wait to check out what other stiches and it is great to have an encyclopedia of terms and such on the DVD!

I finally bought this after checking it out of the library too many times. This is a great DVD. I really learn more and more the more I watch it. There are lots to this DVD too. I use my laptop so it allows more flexibility to move around on it. I recommend it to new crochet-ers because the lessons are fun. The way she teaches is great. It is just a great DVD.

Crochet Stitches in Motion was perfect for a newbie to crocheting like me because the "Basic Refresher" section brought me right up to speed. This dvd has a ton of projects and the step-by-step instructions makes it sooo easy to learn even the more challenging patterns. Even though I've only had this dvd for a few weeks I feel like I've learned enough to venture out and explore my own project ideas. Crochet Stitches in Motion is a tremendous resource, go and buy it NOW!