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Crochet From Start To Finishing: Everything You Need For Learning and Improving Your Skills [VHS] (1992)

Starring: Bev Dillon Director: David Willingham Format: VHS Tape
4.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (10 customer reviews)

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Product Details

  • Actors: Bev Dillon
  • Directors: David Willingham
  • Format: Color, NTSC
  • Number of tapes: 1
  • VHS Release Date: June 1, 1992
  • Run Time: 150 minutes
  • Average Customer Review: 4.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (10 customer reviews)
  • ASIN: 1929512015
  • Amazon.com Sales Rank: #24,168 in Video (See Bestsellers in Video)

Editorial Reviews

Video Librarian, May-June 1993

Accomplished seamstress Bev Dillon is the host and instructor for her third craft tape (the first two were Knitting From Start to Finish*ing with Bev Dillon, reviewed in our March 1989 issue, and Tatted Lace From Start to Finish*ing with Bev Dillon, reviewed in our June 1990 issue). In this program, Dillon explains what items will be necessary to complete crocheting projects, guides viewers through the terminology, and demonstrates various crochet stitches, and then shows viewers how to make a simple scarf, shawl, ripple afghan, crocheted bears, granny squares, string bag, puff stitch hat, cape, bead trimmed bag, hot pad, lace scarf, and more, while also teaching applicable techniques. The accompanying booklet has patterns for all of the projects on the tape. A good program with more that enough projects to keep viewers crocheting for months. Recommended.


Product Description

Bev demonstrates the art of crochet for the beginner and also challenges the more experienced crocheter. She covers basic stitches, and includes increasing, decreasing, shaping, making seams, and finishing. Also shown are textures, trims, beadwork, and many more lovely stitches. A 20-page pattern booklet, Crochet From Start to Finish*ing, is included with the VHS tape.

Contents: 8 Chapters
The Basic Stitch
Yarn, Hooks, Gauge
Increasing, Decreasing
Granny Squares, Changing Colors
Textures, Seams, Trims, Blocking
Afghan Stitch, Bead Trimmed Bag
Hairpin Lace & Broomstick Lace
Pineapple Designs, Filet Crochet & Irish Crochet Lace

This VHS tape is part of a three-program set including also Knitting From Start to Finish*ing with Bev Dillon and Tatted Lace From Start to Finish*ing with Bev Dillon. The programs are also available on DVD


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57 of 57 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Your own Personal Crochet Teacher, February 26, 2000
By Kimberly Maynard (Niantic / East Lyme CT. USA) - See all my reviews
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This video is above five stars! Mrs. Dillon is almost like having your grandmother teach you.How they film it is of great help because it is as if you are looking down at your own hands.I never thought that I could do this and with in the first minutes of the video I was CROCHETING ! Very clear and calm instrutions, better then any book. If my best friend wanted to learn to crochet I would buy her this video.
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37 of 37 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Great Tutorial!, February 20, 2000
By Toni Silva (Escalon, California) - See all my reviews
This video was excellent! Finally, a chance to actually see how the stitches are made properly. I was particularly impressed with the section on granny squares, changing yarn colors, and the different edgings to enhance all crocheted items. This is a must for beginners to advanced if crocheting is your passion.
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27 of 27 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Demonstration is the best teacher, December 23, 2002
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I tried to teach myself crochet from the books I found in crafts stores, but sooner or later someone has to show you how to turn corners, weave in ends, and read patterns. If you don't have access to someone who is knowledgable and very experienced in crochet, I whole-heartedly recommend this video. You can see close-ups of the stitches and Bev Dillon's hands as if you're looking down at your own hands. Another plus for beginners...as she demonstrates the stitches, she shows you slowly and talks you through it, and during some segments of the video, you can watch her crochet at full-speed and see how she develops rhythm. This is definitely lacking in the how-to books.

This video includes projects and a booklet that contains all the items she crochets in the video, including a granny square which I find challenging as a beginner. Since I purchased this video, I took a crochet class, but I find myself going back and watching the video often for a refresher of particular stitches and techniques. If you're motivated to learn crochet, there's no better investment. The skill stays with you for a lifetime! (and the marvel you get from non-crocheters will definitely boost your confidence and keep you moving on to more complicated projects)

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5.0 out of 5 stars Better than a book!
I was initially hesitant to spend $45.00 on this video...I thought the price was a little high. I justified it, however, after reading the other reviews, figuring if I could... Read more
Published on October 25, 2005 by SDD

4.0 out of 5 stars Crochet From Start to Finish*ing - Excellent How-to for Beginners on up
I have been researching "how to" crocheting books/tapes for several weeks, and most of the information I've found to date to be confusing and inadequate unless you had prior... Read more
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5.0 out of 5 stars Like Having Your Own Private Crocheting Lessons!
Although I was not thrilled about paying such a steep price for one video when I first dared to purchase thise tape. Read more
Published on August 2, 2005 by Crafting_Queenie

5.0 out of 5 stars All You Will Ever Need. Thank you, Bev.
I couldn't learn crochet from books. God knows I tried. I enjoy being with other women in classes, but they take place after work and keeping up when you're tired adds pressure,... Read more
Published on February 12, 2005 by Brittany

5.0 out of 5 stars The Only Way!
Okay so Bev Dillon is a little too sweet and boring, but who cares! Yikes, I am a self taught crocheter, or at least I thought I was till I saw this. Read more
Published on April 14, 2004 by MagickDragonKnits

5.0 out of 5 stars Thrilled with this Video!
I wanted so desperately to learn crochet, but could find no teachers or classes in my area. Craft books with pictures just don't cut it, and I needed someone to "show" me. Read more
Published on March 23, 2004 by Daniel Thompson

5.0 out of 5 stars A little pricey but worth it.
Even though it is pricey, I can lend it out to people who always ask me to teach them to crochet.
I learned how to crochet at age 8 however, this video has update my skills... Read more
Published on February 24, 2004 by Directedbyhp

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