Teach Yourself VISUALLY Crochet (Teach Yourself VISUALLY Consumer) [Paperback]

Cecily Keim (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: February 1, 2011 | Series: Teach Yourself VISUALLY Consumer (Book 25)

The visual way to get hooked on crochet

The art of crocheting is timeless-and its popularity is evident in the surge of modern, sophisticated techniques like amigurumi and Tunisian crochet. So if you yearn for the skills to join this crafting revolution, this easy-to-follow guide is for you!

With new patterns and even more techniques explained step by step, this updated edition is your go-to guide for learning how to crochet.

• Concise, two-page lessons show you all the steps to a skill and are ideal for quick review
• Detailed color photos demonstrate each step and helpful tips provide additional guidance
• New patterns, more techniques, and refreshed interior design

Packed with tons of step-by-step instructions and fun, innovative patterns, Teach Yourself VISUALLY Crochet, 2nd Edition, gives you the tools you need to create one-of-a-kind crochet projects that will add handmade flair to your home and wardrobe.

Editorial Reviews

From the Back Cover

Looking for a visual way to get hooked on crochet? Look no further. If you yearn for the skills to practice this timeless craft, this easy-to-follow guide is for you! With new patterns and even more techniques explained step by step, this updated edition is your go-to guide for learning how to crochet. Packed with tons of visual instruction and fun, innovative patterns, it gives you the tools you need to create one-of-a-kind crochet projects that will add handmade flair to your home and wardrobe.

Concise two-page lessons show you all the steps to a skill and are ideal for quick review

• Each skill or technique is defined and described

• Step-by-step instructions accompany each photo

• Detailed color photos demonstrate each step

• Helpful tips provide additional guidance

About the Author

CECILY KEIM is a crocheter, knitter, and pattern designer whose designs have been featured on the DIY channel's Knitty Gritty and Uncommon Threads. KIM P. WERKER is the former editor of Interweave Crochet and founder of the Web site Crochet Me.

Product Details

• Paperback: 352 pages
• Publisher: Visual; 2 edition (February 1, 2011)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0470879971
• ISBN-13: 978-0470879979
• Product Dimensions: 7.8 x 0.8 x 8.9 inches
• Shipping Weight: 2.1 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (121 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #3,563 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
  • #1 in Books > Crafts, Hobbies & Home > Crafts & Hobbies > Needlecrafts & Textile Crafts > Crocheting

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

195 of 196 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars Perfect for beginners March 10, 2006

By kaimarie

Format:Paperback

I was searching for a new hobby when I came across this book. I'd never picked up a crochet hook in my life, nor had I had any prior experience with the craft. I bought my yarn and a few hooks, sat down with this book, and within a few minutes had begun to learn the stitches, now... after only two weeks of learning from this book (although I think a person could sit down and learn the basic stitches in a couple of hours) I have begun my first project. My work looks very nice, I am comfortable with the stitches and methods I have learned and practiced through this book and I know that once I learn all of the methods in this book I'll be ready to tackle just about any project or pattern I come across. The pictures help a lot, and with each "lesson" a picture of a completed rectangle using the stitch you are learning, it is easy to compare your work and make sure you are doing the stitch right.

I have reccommended this book to anyone I know that is looking to learn to crochet!

It has some very nice patterns in it, it walks you through so many different stitches with pictures of all of them and at the end they have projects you can practice with. This book is easy to follow, comprehensive, and perfect for a beginner like me.

121 of 122 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars If you only could have one crochet book... May 19, 2006

By Amy O'Neill Houck

Format:Paperback

This probably would be the one to get--it has the most comprehensive and easy to understand instructions of any guide I've seen. As a crochet teacher, I've watched students struggle with trying to reproduce what they see in the line drawings that are used in most instruction books. TYVC uses photographs which are well done and easy to follow and understand. Pretty much every aspect of crochet is discussed and cool patterns highlight the techniques your teaching yourself--I especially like the spiderwoman belt and the tunisian crochet tie.

87 of 92 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars Clear, precise and easy to follow January 9, 2006

By Babs54

Format:Paperback|Amazon Verified Purchase

I'm a beginner crocheter and this book is one of the easier books to learn crocheting from. The instructions are easy to following. I like the pictures because they are easy to see the actual stitches and how they are suppose to look like. This book also includes patterns that I haven't seen in any other crochet book.