Tricot Crochet The Complete Book [Hardcover]

Rebecca Jones (Author)

Product Details

• Hardcover: 104 pages
• Publisher: Lacis Pub (November 30, 2000)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1891656287
• ISBN-13: 978-1891656286
• Product Dimensions: 11.1 x 8.3 x 0.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.4 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,618,400 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Quirky Tunisian crochet reference guide with over 50 stitches, August 14, 2011

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Underground Crafter (New York, NY) - See all my reviews

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This book is a thorough introduction to Tunisian crochet (also known as tricot or Afghan crochet).

What I like:
There aren't many English language stitch guides available for Tunisian crochet, so it's mere existence is something I enjoy.
The stitches are organized into 5 sections (Plain Tricot Patterns; Textured Patterns; Lace Patterns; Trebles & Cables; and Patterns Using Two or More Colors), making it easier to find stitches. There are also several methods for Tunisian in the round.
The book is hardcover, and it lays flat so you can read and crochet at the same time.
There are many tips that would help a beginner to Tunisian crochet.
Stitch multiples are included so that you can easily adapt the stitches for a project of a different width.
There are some great vintage yarn advertisements (late 1800s to early 1900s) in the "Coffee Break" section.
What the book lacks in production values, it makes up in character. There are many cute drawings in the "stick figure" style throughout.

What I don't like (or what's missing):
Most of the photos are grayscale and it is difficult to see stitch detail.
There is no pattern difficulty rating.
There are no stitch symbols, only pattern abbreviations.

I give this book 4 stars for most crocheters, but it is really 4.5 stars if you are a lover of Tunisian crochet (like me). The main reason the book doesn't reach five stars is that it is predominantly in black and white/grayscale, so it isn't as visually appealing as other books.

3 of 10 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A book for my crochet library, June 24, 2010

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Patricia D. Lubelczyk (Ashburnham, MA) - See all my reviews
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Great book with some history of crochet. Love the picture of Queen Victoria crocheting.