Crochet for Today (Leisure Arts #102678) (Crochet Collection Series) [Perfect Paperback]

Leisure Arts (Author)

Book Description

Series: Crochet Collection Series | Publication Date: February 13, 2009

Do you love crochet that's beautiful yet practical, and rich with detail yet fun to do? Then this is the book for you. You'll discover over 55 projects to suit every style, from classic elegance to whimsical trendsetters. Many work up fast, too!

Product Details

• Perfect Paperback: 144 pages
• Publisher: Leisure Arts, Inc (February 13, 2009)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1574860224
• ISBN-13: 978-1574860221
• Product Dimensions: 10.9 x 8.5 x 0.3 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (9 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,476,655 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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43 of 44 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars One of the best!, August 6, 1998

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This review is from: Crochet for Today (Leisure Arts #102678) (Crochet Collection Series) (Perfect Paperback)

"This is a comprehensive book featuring very nice patterns for just about everything! Afghans, pillows, coasters, placemats, coverlets, doilies, baskets, gifts, suncatchers, rugs, layettes, nursery set, tissue box covers, gloves, purses, sweaters and a section on holidays. They are all practical and beautiful. One of the best books I have seen."

10 of 10 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Clear instructions. Well constructed., September 5, 2003

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Georgann P. Schultz "auntgeorge" (Midlothian, VA United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Crochet for Today (Leisure Arts #102678) (Crochet Collection Series) (Perfect Paperback)

I am finishing my first project from this book: The cover sweater...Child's sunflower sweater in the medium size. It has gone very smoothly with exceptional results. I have followed some patterns that just don't work out right, but this one has been perfect.

My other small daughter wants one too, so I will be starting my second one in a soft fuzzy three ply yarn in pastels. I am not an expert crocheter. I think I'm more of an advanced beginner. but if you are a beginner, do not hesitate to try one of these patterns.

As for what else is inside this book, here are the different chapter headings:
Wrapped up in afghans 9 patterns
All through the house 8 patterns
***patterns for living room, dining room, kitchen and bedroom
Gifts for all 8 patterns
***included is an exquisite pattern for pink tipped carnations and a great crocheted basket that you can fill with what-nots for the holidays.
Just for fun 7 patterns
***tiny teddies, 3 wonderful old-fashioned round dishcloths
Rock-a-bye collection 9 patterns
***baby afghans, layette, wrap, sandals, cover-up
Fashion corner 6 patterns
***SUNFLOWER SWEATER, EVENING BAGS, CARDIGANS, A RIBBED GLOVE PATTERN WHICH I AM LOOKING FORWARD TO TRYING, TEXTURED CARDIGAN AND A HANDSOME MEN'S CARDIGAN--WHICH REALLY SURPRISED ME!
Hooked on holidays 10 patterns
***7 different main holidays included here, I'm looking forward to trying the sachets and the Thanksgiving cornicopia fruit.

There is also a Basic Instruction guide to the stitches used in these patterns. So far I haven't seen any difficult stitches used in any of the patterns. I think the most difficult is the triple treble front post...but there is a clear pictoral explanation of that in the back.

I hope you enjoy your crochet experiences as much as I am from this book. The patterns must have been extensively tested before publication...and each one has a color picture of the finished product, which really helps! This book is a keeper!

6 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars For advanced crocheters?, November 26, 2005

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Mindy (North Carolina, USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Crochet for Today (Leisure Arts #102678) (Crochet Collection Series) (Perfect Paperback)

I consider myself an advanced beginner and found many of the projects in this book daunting. Case in point: There is an afghan featured that is made of thread crochet. It looks absolutely gorgeous, but it seems like it would take twelve crocheters eons to make the thing. Many of the projects are beautiful but impossible to make, or simple and totally ridiculous. For example, there are patterns to make stuffed fruit. You know, the kind that you put in a bowl. For me, having *plastic* fruit in a bowl is ridiculous enough, but crocheted fruit takes the cake. But then, that is just my humble opinion. Perhaps there are people out there who love to display fake fruit in wonderous bowls to entice their guests.

I gave this book four stars because there are many redeeming features: This book does have many patterns to choose from, and I grudgingly admit that several of them are extrodinarily cute. Like the sunflower sweaters.

Also, this book has many afghan patterns. There's an entire section on afghans with nine patterns, however, afghans are also sprinkled throughout the rest of the book as well. In all the sections combined, I counted 18 afghans/throws. (The rainbow swirls afghan is another ridiculous afghan. They gear it towards kids with the rainbows and bright colors, and they put a picture of the aghan in a child's room, but there are so many free hanging loops on the swirls that any kid would get their fingers, hands, or toes caught in those things.) To me, one of the afghans especially stood out. I am making the Popcorn Ripple right now and it is turning out gorgeous. I tend to dislike ripple patterns but this one turned out wonderfully. I think that pattern alone counterbalanced all the ridiculous patterns in the book.

So in summary, I think this book is worth having because the good patterns are spectacular. You just have to overlook the garishly bad patterns and fear that one day, the crocheted fruit might look tempting.