Full-figured women who love to crochet will rejoice in this fun, fresh, and pretty new book, Curvy Girl Crochet: 25 Patterns that Fit and Flatter. Instead of making adjustments to “average” sized patterns, this exciting guide celebrates larger women with 25 original crochet patterns designed specifically in plus sizes. Pullovers, sweaters, wraps, and more—every wardrobe staple you can think of is here, with techniques and schematics to show crocheters exactly how to troubleshoot and solve pattern-fitting problems before they occur. Expert crochet designer Mary Beth Temple, whose books can be found in major craft stores nationwide, teaches curvy crocheters everything needed to create fashionable items that will fit and flatter.
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MARY BETH TEMPLE is a nationally known crochet designer whose work appears in Interweave Crochet, Crochet Today, and Crochet World. She creates and publishes a popular pattern line, Hooked for Life, and her many books include DIY Afghans and The Perfect Pillow. Mary Beth has hosted the interactive podcast, “Getting Loopy,” which won the Flamie Award three times in a row (2009, 2010, 2011) for Best Crochet Podcast, and was among the top 200 shows on the Blog Talk Radio network for 2009. Temple lives in New Jersey.
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23 of 23 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars
Great instructions, details on fitting and nice looking designs
September 22, 2012
Format:Paperback
Mary Beth Temple is a crochet designer whose work I've liked for a while. The reason is because she combines classic crochet techniques and stitches into contemporary fashions that are wearable. A lot of her designs are also relatively quick to stitch. Also being plus sized, I appreciate attractive crochet patterns that fit my build.
The patterns in this book are American crochet terminology with international crochet notation as illustrations for the stitch patterns.
It starts with detailed information about changing the size of the patterns, and adapting them to different yarn types. It explains how to shorten, lengthen and change the fitting of patterns, as well as swatching then testing the swatches for the method you plan to use for laundering or checking how stretching will affect the fabric. Handy if you're like me and generally prefer cotton yarns.
Then you get to the patterns, which are all shown on lovely women of different shapes and sizes. This book is heavy on the sweaters, pullovers, cardigans, shells and vests. There are also some outwear and accessory patterns and one gorgeous skirt.
The patterns start with suggested yarn types, but also include the Craft Yarn Council of America's sizing for that yarn and the gauge is listed so you can try it with a different yarn easily. They are all written in good detail and easy to follow. I'm better with charts than written instructions so I'll refer to the charts for the stitch pattern and use the instructions to know where to increase and get the right measurements and shapes.
The variety of patterns is good. My favorite long sleeves sweater in the book is the pullover on the cover. Her version uses spike stitches as colorwork accents on the yoke and wide sleeves in a nearly floral effect, and it has shaping around the waist to pull it in some and reduce bulk, then flares out to skim over the hips. The yarn weight and look of the sweater make it a great one for fall and winter months.
For sleeveless sweaters, the Perfect Base Tank Top is made using a fine yarn in a shell stitch and is nicely fitted. The fine yarn and shaping keep it from being bulky and the shell stitch help keep it from getting boring to make.
The Essential Cardigan is a basic cardigan great for all sort of winter and fall layering, and it's my favorite cardigan.
Other things I love in this book are the Traditional Cloak, the Sensible Shawl and lacy Wrapt Top. Andee Graves' skirt is just fabulous, a wrap skirt with a beautiful shape made from wool.
Good instructions, contemporary designs and the sizing goes from XL to 5X. The designs are handmade boutique in styling. Out of 25 patterns, there are only a few that aren't my style at all, and I believe this book will have designs that will appeal to most women who like fashion crochet with a good fit for larger body types.
[I received a complimentary copy of the book to review on my craft blog- Don't Eat the Paste. My reviews are always my honest opinion]
The patterns in this book are American crochet terminology with international crochet notation as illustrations for the stitch patterns.
It starts with detailed information about changing the size of the patterns, and adapting them to different yarn types. It explains how to shorten, lengthen and change the fitting of patterns, as well as swatching then testing the swatches for the method you plan to use for laundering or checking how stretching will affect the fabric. Handy if you're like me and generally prefer cotton yarns.
Then you get to the patterns, which are all shown on lovely women of different shapes and sizes. This book is heavy on the sweaters, pullovers, cardigans, shells and vests. There are also some outwear and accessory patterns and one gorgeous skirt.
The patterns start with suggested yarn types, but also include the Craft Yarn Council of America's sizing for that yarn and the gauge is listed so you can try it with a different yarn easily. They are all written in good detail and easy to follow. I'm better with charts than written instructions so I'll refer to the charts for the stitch pattern and use the instructions to know where to increase and get the right measurements and shapes.
The variety of patterns is good. My favorite long sleeves sweater in the book is the pullover on the cover. Her version uses spike stitches as colorwork accents on the yoke and wide sleeves in a nearly floral effect, and it has shaping around the waist to pull it in some and reduce bulk, then flares out to skim over the hips. The yarn weight and look of the sweater make it a great one for fall and winter months.
For sleeveless sweaters, the Perfect Base Tank Top is made using a fine yarn in a shell stitch and is nicely fitted. The fine yarn and shaping keep it from being bulky and the shell stitch help keep it from getting boring to make.
The Essential Cardigan is a basic cardigan great for all sort of winter and fall layering, and it's my favorite cardigan.
Other things I love in this book are the Traditional Cloak, the Sensible Shawl and lacy Wrapt Top. Andee Graves' skirt is just fabulous, a wrap skirt with a beautiful shape made from wool.
Good instructions, contemporary designs and the sizing goes from XL to 5X. The designs are handmade boutique in styling. Out of 25 patterns, there are only a few that aren't my style at all, and I believe this book will have designs that will appeal to most women who like fashion crochet with a good fit for larger body types.
[I received a complimentary copy of the book to review on my craft blog- Don't Eat the Paste. My reviews are always my honest opinion]
9 of 9 people found the following review helpful
By S. Duggan
Format:Paperback|Amazon Verified Purchase
This book has a number of projects to choose from. Some are a bit more advanced but there are plenty of newbie patterns too. In the beginning you will learn the basic crochet stitches as well as how to fit the pattern to your measurements. (Something that will truly make the garment yours.)
Lots of great photographs are included as well as charts. Although this book is for plus size girls you can take the garment construction notes and make any of the patterns to fit you.
You'll find patterns for scarves, jackets, sweaters, vests, and even a messenger bag. Curvy Girl Crochet: 25 Patterns that Fit and Flatter
Lots of great photographs are included as well as charts. Although this book is for plus size girls you can take the garment construction notes and make any of the patterns to fit you.
You'll find patterns for scarves, jackets, sweaters, vests, and even a messenger bag. Curvy Girl Crochet: 25 Patterns that Fit and Flatter
8 of 8 people found the following review helpful
By Steven
Format:Paperback|Amazon Verified Purchase
This is a book that says that curvy girls CAN wear beautiful clothes. I can't wait to pick up my hook, and yarn to begin a project just for me. The photo spreads are perfection, shows the intricate detail in the patterns. The instructions, clear, and understandable.
Most Recent Customer Reviews
5.0 out of 5 stars
Bought as a gift kind of.
I bought this book for my self oraginaly but when i was in the store with my Mom she saw it and liked it so much that I gave her my copy for mothers day. She loves it. Read more
Published 5 days ago by kim
5.0 out of 5 stars
Curvy Girl Crochet
This book was just what I needed as I was looking for a book for larger women like myself. I would definetely recommend it to other large women.
Published 1 month ago by Donna
5.0 out of 5 stars
very nice patterns
This book has great crochet patterns for plus sized women such as myself, I have been crocheting for several years but never really understood the necessity of a gauge swatch until... Read more
Published 1 month ago by T. Pedrick
5.0 out of 5 stars
I'm NOT a curvy girl, but...
...I really, really like this book. It's funny because I got this out from the library just because I was curious if maybe there were smaller sizes listed or the patterns were... Read more
Published 1 month ago by Rudy Fan
5.0 out of 5 stars
Great book!
This book has very nice patterns for the large-size woman. The instructions seem to be fairly easy to follow too. Read more
Published 1 month ago by debbiejon
5.0 out of 5 stars
crochet lovers delight
Those who love to crochet but have difficulty finding just the right style and fit that still looks good will have no problems filling that need with this book. Read more
Published 2 months ago by David L. Poremba
5.0 out of 5 stars
Finally, a beautiful cardigan
I haven't finished it yet, but I have the Essential Cardigan well underway, and I'm excited to finish it. Yes, its plain, and I like that.... Read more
Published 3 months ago by stillknitting
5.0 out of 5 stars
Just what the doctor ordered
This book has all the right sizes to fit me. It is just what the doctor ordered. Hahaha. I have already started on a project from the book. The delivery time was perfect.
Published 3 months ago by Linda
3.0 out of 5 stars
Models are a turn-off
I was looking for patterns with more ease than most current fashions. Tight fitting sweaters don't work for me. I think the patterns are good styles. Read more
Published 3 months ago by Sandra J.
5.0 out of 5 stars
A good book for those with uneven figures
Although I am not a plus size, I am unable to make normal pattern sizes fit my body configuration. This book has some really nice patterns that can be adapted to my size and they... Read more
Published 4 months ago by Vero Beach, FL Reviewer
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