The latest fashion magazines are full of crocheted pieces, but beginning stitchers looking to tap into the trend might not know where to start. Ultimate Crochet Bible is the ideal guide for anyone casting the first time, but is also the definitive reference for more experienced practitioners who just need to brush up on a technique. Filled with more than 400 images, it explains exactly how to create garments, jewelry, accessories, and more, from the basic chain stitch to finishing touches like a picot trim. Additional topics include creating texture, structure and shaping, color work, and embellishments.
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The words “bible” and “reference” are not synonymous with “boring.” Crowfoot proves that as she promotes the art of crochet on every page of her excellent guide, beginning with an overview of the craft’s origins and its requirements and necessities (for instance, hooks, needles, and knowledge of how to read a chart). Each chapter truly exposes the how-to details, not only in words but also, most important, in oversize illustrations. Included are a well-explained section of basics (for instance, how to differentiate between front and reverse sides and how to work crochet for left-handed crafters) and specific stitch categories: texture and lace, thread, Tunisian entrelac, color, beads and sequins, edgings, and professional finishing techniques. Shaded sidebars answer typical novice questions, from ideas for storing hooks to how to keep rounds flat. A comprehensive book that belongs on every crafts shelf. --Barbara Jacobs
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Jane Crowfoot taught herself to knit after being inspired by her great-grandmother's hand-made blankets and studied textile design at Winchester School of Art. In 1996, she became a Design Consultant for Rowan Yarns and went on to work with Debbie Bliss. Jane is a leader of the recent crochet revival, which has seen knitters all over the world put down their needles and pick up a crochet hook. She is the author of The Ultimate Crochet Bible (9781843405634). Jane Brocket is the author of five books including the bestselling Gentle Art of Quilt-Making (9781834305337). She created her blog, yarnstorm.blogs.com in February 2005 to write about knitting, but the contents soon expanded to include many more of life's small pleasures, such as baking, quilting, sewing, gardening, books and films. For more information, visit www.janebrocket.com.
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9 of 9 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
This book is probably better for beginner and intermediate crafters. As an intermediate crocheter I refer to it often as it explains things (like increasing decreasing, where to grab the stitch) that I need to come back to. It is NOT a library of stitches for inspiration, but rather a reference on how to do things. And it does this very very well. What I like most about this book is its' large format and how easy it is to see the illustrations and understand the diagrams. The text is written in an easy to understand way so explanations are very clear. I would highly recommend this book to someone who needs things to be clearly presented and likes large images.
8 of 9 people found the following review helpful
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When I hefted this weighty book out of the delivery carton I was anticipating a volume full of techniques and stitches I could use in my projects. What I got was a rehash of basic skills that weren't particularly well explained or well illustrated. While the author does cover tunisian (afghan stitch) broomstick and hairpin lace, there are other books that do it better. There are also other books that provide a wider selection of stitches.
This is certainly not what I would call the "ultimate" crochet book.
This is certainly not what I would call the "ultimate" crochet book.
3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
This one of the many books about knitting and crocheting that I got from the library and the only one of six books that I felt successfully explained and showed me what to do. So far I'm just practicing and making swatches, but I know that I can complete the stitches and projects in the book. I'm buying this book and would recommend it to anyone whose just starting out.
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I love the Ultimate Crochet Bible
I have crocheted for several years and usually just go online if I need help with a stitch or have a question. Read more
Published 2 months ago by K. Harris
Must have crochet book
I got this for my sister in law that is just starting to learn to crochet and she says it is really great and awesome. She uses it all the time and is very happy with it. Read more
Published 4 months ago by Tammy
A must have for anyone who loves Crochet!!
This book is fantastic. This book shows you how to read patterns both written and symbol. It goes over many different types of stitches in detail. The pictures are amazing. Read more
Published 5 months ago by Jasmine Rachel
Intermediate crocheter
I borrowed this book from the library but want to have my own copy for quick reference. I also like the large and detailed illustrations, the translation of US/UK... Read more
Published 7 months ago by Melvia Wong
Wow I sure loved this gem!
I love this book! I have had many books and booklets but this one is my dream book for anything crochet including entrelec and tunisian crochet. Read more
Published 17 months ago by Carrie E. Nelson
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