Get Hooked: Simple Steps to Crochet Cool Stuff (Paperback)

~ Kim Werker (Author), Cynthia Frenette (Illustrator), Pamela Bethel (Photographer), Angela Fama (Photographer) "Hooks, yarn, and notions-the stuff of crochet..." (more)
Key Phrases: repeat round, double crochet into each stitch, dart stitch, Hips Round, Kool Aid, Pleat Round (more...)

Editorial Reviews

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The founder and editor of an online crochet magazine offers 15 patterns that will appeal to those new to crochet. Most of the projects are simple belts, scarves, pillows, and tiny bags. The crocheted washcloth probably won't attract many crafters, but the final project--a black beret with a red heart design--is appealing, even though it is more difficult than the others. Crotchet basics are shown primarily in helpful color photographs rather than illustrations, and the book touches on subjects that such books sometimes miss: yarn weight, edging, and custom fitting. The pop-art graphics are very cool; readers will know right away that this is not their grandmother's crochet book. A list of books and Web sites is appended. Ilene Cooper
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Product Description

* Get hooked. In a good way
* Author is a leader in hip crocheting!

Hey, hipster. Forget glumpy afghans. Get hooked on Friendship Wrist Cuffs, a Sushi Roll Pillow, Fingerless Gloves (punk version), Fingerless Gloves (prom version), or a Pleated Miniskirt. These ain’t your granny’s crocheting. Specifically designed for tweens and teens, the trendy, simple projects in Get Hooked will entice even the most too-cool-for-school young person. Clear, starting-from-scratch directions begin with how to hold the hook and where to put the yarn, then move with lightning speed to the good stuff--actually making crocheted items to wear and to share. Extra sections show teens how to make their own hook holders, how to select movies to crochet by, organize crocheting groups, even crochet for charity. Add the low, low cover price, and stand back as hordes of teens rush to Get Hooked

Kim Werker is a web designer, writer, crocheter, and the founder and publisher of Crochet Me, a bimonthly online magazine that is a hipster-crochet leader. Her first book was Teach Yourself Visually Crocheting. She lives in Vancouver, British Columbia.

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Product Details

• Paperback: 96 pages
• Publisher: Watson-Guptill (August 1, 2006)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0823050920
• ISBN-13: 978-0823050925
• Product Dimensions: 8.9 x 8.5 x 0.3 inches
• Shipping Weight: 11.2 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (5 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #45,652 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

6 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Hip Patterns and Great Instructions, September 1, 2006

By	Amy O'Neill Houck (Takoma Park, MD) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

Kim's book is geared towards teens and tweens, but everytime I show it to grown ups there are choruses of "I'd make that!" or "I want one of those!" I teach a lot of kids and teen crochet classes, and this is always a popular book in the classroom. There are clear, easy to follow instructions, great patterns and a fun playful style. And it's affordable for kids and grownups too!

4 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars i can finally crochet!!, May 17, 2007

By	Yumi (United States) - See all my reviews

i picked up this book after looking through at least 4 or 5 other ones. most of the projects in other books were either too intimidating or too confusing. i couldn't even figure out how to make any other stitch but the chain and slip stitch. but this book has clear, colorful pictures with easy to understand instructions and really cute projects. a couple of them could be finished in a day, if you're as obsessive as i am. :) i highly recommend this book for anyone who wants to learn how to crochet. it's a great beginners book. can't wait for the next one "get hooked again!" i don't know if i can wait until october! :)

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars My Second Favorite Crochet Book Yet!, January 22, 2008

A Kid's Review

This book is my second favorite crochet book yet! (By the way, my favorite is Get Hooked AGAIN!) The projects are fun, cool, and really easy! I have made quite a few projects in the book and my favorite has to be the Beauty Bin, Ring Cave, and Hankerchief. Really, and I mean it, BUY THIS BOOK!