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The Harmony Guide To Crocheting: Techniques and Stitches

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Like others, I call to the publisher and to the author of this book to bring it back to the public. I have a 1992 copyrighted version of this book and it has become a "bible" of sorts for many projects. Put this back on the market again!

I have made many a projects from the pattern stitches and with the diagrams and symbols used in this book, I can easily look and decide if it will work for the project at hand.

In short, this book needs to be republished and those that can get their hands on it or already have it, don't let it go. It's one of the most comprehensive pattern stitch books that I have ever seen.

After reading a library copy of this book, I knew this was a MUST HAVE book ! The publisher needs to definitely do a reprint of this book, as I know that there are many others that would love to have a copy of it for themselves ! It is a valuable asset for any crocheter- beginner or advanced ! It show us crocheters many different types of stitches that most of us would never think of trying otherwise and in an easy to understand format.

Teachers, this is the book you want to get as a textbook for your beginners and your intermediate students. Mountford gives both verbal directions and visual "maps" of all the patterns. The color photos are great, too. Motifs, all-over patterns, edgings, and filet crochet are covered as well as Irish crochet. THIS IS THE ONE WE'VE ALL BEEN LOOKING FOR.

Craftspeople, we need to do something. Everyone who sees Mountford's book wants a copy. Let's write letters to the publisher--or find the publisher's web page and email them--or something! Nowhere else have I seen a book so clear about the steps to be followed in working a stitch. Never before have I seen directions for so many different stitches in one book. The photos and drawings are the most clear and helpful I have seen in 25 years of crocheting. Beginners, intermediates, and masters of crochet are all well served by this book, but none of us seems able to get a copy of it!

Mountford also has a guide to knitting, of which I have always been afraid because of the difficulties I have had each time I've tried to knit, but I can't seem to find a copy of that book, either. I just know I could learn to knit if I had that book.

If anybody out there in this wide, wide, electronically connected world knows why the publisher isn't coming out with other editions of these wondrous books, would you please let me know so that I can lay my knitting ambitions to rest? Many thanks.

Good luck to us all.

I borrowed this book from a friend and enjoyed it so much that I didn't want to give it back. However, all good things come to and end. I am currently looking for this book and would love to have it in my collection. If you have any information to help me in finding a copy for myself please contact me. The graphics and organization of the book as a whole are just absolutely fabulous. It's easy to follow and the ultimate teachers guide to crocheting. So please let me know if you can find me a copy.

This book doesn't have patterns for full projects but it does show how to do every stitch I've ever heard of. The color illustrations of stitches are very well drawn and easy to follow. All patterns are done in both charted style and narrative. Photos show stitches in solid color and multi color for contrast. Many patterns for rounds, squares, snowflakes, etc. Some are very creative yet use only the simplest stitches.

If you have an extra copy of this out-of-print title, please drop me a line!

When I took my first crochet lesson 10 or 12 years ago, my teacher told me that I should buy a good instruction book as a reference. When I arrived at the second lesson with this book, my instructor was so impressed with it, she asked where she could get a copy! Since then, I've collected many pattern books, but I've never come across a better resource.

No matter what project I'm working on, I usually refer to this book for clarification on the stiches or tips on finishing. The Harmony Guide is wonderful and after reading all of the complaints about how hard it is to find, I'm really concerned about what I'll do when it wears out.

This book is a great reference for anyone who chrochets. If you are just a beginner or have been crocheting for years, everything you will ever need is in this book!!!!.

Great reference book. I have been crocheting for 30 years and still learned from this book. Must have!

I bought this book because everyone who had loves it. I have it now and I can see why. I have several nice crocheting books but this is one of the nicer ones. It is almost full of patterns which I love. It has a small beginning section for basic stitches and them some others so it is great for beginners and experienced. There really is something here for everyone.

I feel quite sure if you purchase this book you will be happy with it as a wonderful reference and pattern idea book. I get so bored with the same old stitch patterns and this helps break up the monotony. I only buy crochet books with symbol patterns included because they are the ones easiest for me to follow and yep, this one has the symbols and pictures and written out instructions on every pattern.

This has more actual patterns that any other book I have seen and I have several.

If your on the fence, dont be...look at the glowing reviews. It is hard to please everyone but this book seems to have so far. Good luck and happy crocheting!