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The New Tunisian Crochet: Contemporary Designs from Time-Honored Traditions Paperback – February 19, 2013

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Tunisian crochet is hot! Open the door and discover many designers and 30+ Tunisian stitch patterns.

Tunisian crochet, a technique dating back to the nineteenth century, has recently been making its way back into the hands of crocheters. Here, author Dora Ohrenstein presents more than 30 Tunisian stitch patterns and 11 projects, updating historic concepts and introducing innovative techniques using contemporary styles and yarns. The door has officially been opened for those interested in rediscovering this treasured craft.

In The New Tunisian Crochet, you'll begin with Tunisian stitch patterns to create a variety of beautiful fabrics you'll love. Next, follow the inspiration of some of crochet's masters with projects that showcase these stitches in a variety of garments, accessories, and home decor projects. Get ready to explore a craft that's received a fresh jolt of inspiration and insight in The New Tunisian Crochet.

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144 pages
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English
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Interweave
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February 19, 2013
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8.5 x 0.5 x 10.25 inches
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1596685530
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978-1596685536
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Dora's designs have been published in Interweave Crochet, Inside Crochet, Knit Simple, and Crochet Today, as well as in several pattern collection books. She has contributed articles to Crochet Insider, Yarn Market News, and Interweave Crochet and has completed two books--Crochet Insider's Passion for Fashion (Leisure Arts, 2008) and Creating Crochet Fabric (Lark, 2009).

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Publisher ‏ : ‎ Interweave (February 19, 2013)
Language ‏ : ‎ English
Paperback ‏ : ‎ 144 pages
ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1596685530
ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1596685536
Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 1.03 pounds
Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 8.5 x 0.5 x 10.25 inches

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Love the Charts with Symbols

Reviewed in the United States on March 19, 2013

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The New Tunisian Crochet, Contemporary Designs from Time-Honored Traditions by Dora Ohrenstein is a new Tunisian/Afghan crochet book with some great added features.

Since I am very familiar with Tunisian or Afghan Crochet, I took the book to our Fiber Fun meeting. Most of those involved are new to crocheting so they had never heard of Tunisian or Afghan Crochet. Each member looked though the book with interest. Most felt it's an interesting technique that makes crocheting appear as knitted fabric and would like to try the technique.

They especially liked the projects presented for beginners didn't look like "beginner's" projects. The Natalia Scarf by Ms. Ohrenstein on page 116 gave them the opportunity to practice some of the basic stitches yet allowed them to create a very complicated-looking, fashionable scarf. The Ariadne Sampler Throw by Lisa Daehlin on page 104 also offered them a way to learn numerous stitches while creating a lovely, practical item.

The most popular vote went to Doris Chan's Shantay Skirt on page 90. Everyone wanted to make that skirt - after they've lost a few pounds, of course.

Some would need a little help with the more advanced projects, but that is why our group meets - to help each other learn a new fiber technique. I definitely think Tunisian or Afghan Crochet is a great crochet technique to learn and Ms. Ohrenstien's book presented it with some very helpful items. These include a symbol key for each stitch and charts using these symbols to show each row's forward and return stitches - very beneficial to new as well as experienced Tunisian crocheters.

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Purrrr3651

Excellent book

Reviewed in the United States on December 12, 2022

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I am upgrading your good condition of this book to excellent condition. Thank you so much.

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Heatha

This book is a wonderful modern look at Tunisian

Reviewed in the United States on July 13, 2014

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This book is a wonderful modern look at Tunisian. The stitch patterns are varied and interesting and the directions that include charts have been very easy to read and execute. I haven't tackled any of the projects, I have been using some of the stitch patterns in my own improvised work. There are several things I intend to make because they are gorgeous and also because I can see what I have to learn from them. This is not really a beginners guide, even though it does cover the basics if you need a refresher. This book also has a nice bit about the history of Tunisian in the front, probably the longest writing on the topic I have seen.

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L.L.

Lots of Stitches and Techniques

Reviewed in the United States on February 17, 2013

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I don't like pattern books that simply chart the steps. I need techniques that I can apply to my own ideas. This book provides that, along with lots of stitches, and a few patterns for clothing items (vest, sweater, hats, mittens, etc.), a rug, a bag, offering a means to practice the new skills that you can apply to your own projects. After reading through it, I think it will be a useful book and I really like it, although I can't say I have tested it for accuracy. That accounts for 4 stars vs. 5 stars. If I find the instructions and guidelines to be reliable, I will return to raise my rating.

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Binnielula

Pretty good overview of Tunisian Crochet

Reviewed in the United States on November 22, 2013

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This book tells you how to do lots of different Tunisian crochet stitches. I say tells, because it doesn't provide nearly enough graphic support (photos of swatches of the stitch, but few photos of how to do the stitch). It does illustrate the basic stitches w/ drawings or photos, but the other stitches come only with verbal instructions. Of the 3 books I bought on TC this one was the most helpful for learning how to do it. It has some nice patterns too. I recommend to anyone trying to learn this technique that they combine a book or 2 with Youtube videos.

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jangoin

Tunisian Crochet

Reviewed in the United States on March 20, 2013

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Dora Ohrenstein is a part of a group of what I like to call "crochet thinkers." They are not so much about just writing patterns or doing You Tube videos; they like to think about and challenge us about how crochet can be re-imagined and re-invented, Of course, there are many talented designers and teachers out there that have created a new universe of crochet simply because they love working with the technique. But these "thinkers" like Dora, Vashti Braha, and Carol Ventura have given us new ways of seeing - taking crochet to new levels. This book gives wonderful examples of Dora's thinking and application of crochet.

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Derek A. Reynolds

Great book with great patterns, easy to read and follow.

Reviewed in the United States on May 17, 2015

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Dora does great lessons - here and on her videos. I really like this book - it's easy to read, easy to follow the instructions, and great pics. I started learning Tunisian crochet a few months ago and have been collecting books and videos on it - this one is a great one if you want to learn stitches and also have some projects to look at. I have made the hat a few times now and added my own twists to it, and love the patters.

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Sylvia Dane

I was deeply disappointed that the chapters that explained how to actually do ...

Reviewed in the United States on January 9, 2016

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I'm a long-time knitter and crocheter and was excited to get this book to learn a new art. I was deeply disappointed that the chapters that explained how to actually do Tunisian crochet came with so few illustrations on how to do the stitches that I had to use another book to learn them as well. The patterns were great, but what I really wanted was a tutorial. This is a good book to add to your library, but it could have been better illustrated and actually emphasized teaching Tunisian crochet instead of offering nice patterns.

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J C Chapman

Brilliant Tunisian Book

Reviewed in Australia on September 3, 2023

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Very inspiring. Great photos in places everywhere in the book with page # ref to the actual pattern! Clear Diagrams to go with all the full instructions. Good Index, Glossary & references. A good book to read, study & enjoy for those who love Tunisian/Crochet. The patterns included with unusual stitches are also beautifully designed. So glad to have received the book so fast. Thank you.

lilyj

Molto interessante, bei modelli

Reviewed in Italy on January 19, 2019

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Nonostante sia stato un parto farlo arrivare dagli Stati Uniti (fornitore che sparava frottole a raffica e mi chiedeva ogni volta di cancellare la mia recensione negativa… quando il libro è arrivato ammetto che mi sono stupita), ne è valsa la pena.
Rispetto al primo libro sull'uncinetto tunisino che ho acquistato (e poi reso), questo mi è piaciuto molto di più.
Fra quello che mi è piaciuto:
• l'uncinetto tunisino e la sua storia
• bibliografia
• le spiegazioni per cominciare a lavorare corredate da disegni in bianco e nero, non foto (i disegni sono più chiari)
• ci sono tanti punti bellissimi, divisi per tipo
• i progetti sono principalmente di abbigliamento.
Per vedere tutti i progetti del libro, andate su Ravelry e cercate per titolo (ve lo consiglio per tutti i libri che propongono modelli). Scommetto che con un po' di pratica si può trasformare quel fantastico gilet da maschile a femminile.
CAVEAT: andate sul sito della interweave, cercate "errata" e scaricare il file zip con le pag. 82-83 corrette. Conviene comunque dare un'occhiata, se si hanno altri libri di questa casa editrice: non costa niente e vi evita il nervoso di un progetto che non viene.

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La Dame à la licorne

Très bon livre pour le crochet tunisien

Reviewed in France on October 9, 2016

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"New Tunisian Crochet" de Dora Ohrenstein est un très bon livre (en anglais) pour apprendre le crochet tunisien. La première partie présente les points de base, accompagnés de nombreux conseils pratiques pour améliorer les lisières ou éviter le roulottage. Suivent les explications et grilles pour une trentaine de points fantaisie illustrés de très bonnes photos (cette anthologie de points est désormais disponible séparément sur le site d'Interweave). La dernière partie propose 11 projets: plaid, tapis; pull, jupe et cardigan pour femme; débardeur pour homme; sac, châle, écharpe, chaussons, ainsi qu'un bonnet et des gants bicolores au crochet à double bec. Même si l'on ne prévoit pas de réaliser tous les projets, ils sont intéressants, car ils abordent certains problèmes fréquents, notamment la création des emmanchures ou de l'encolure (problème qu'évitent d'aborder la plupart des ouvrages que je connais, en se limitant aux manches droites ou aux ouvrages rectangulaires, de type écharpe ou plaid).

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Lokadottir

Imprescindibile

Reviewed in Italy on December 14, 2016

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Se si vuole conoscere a fondo l'uncinetto tunisino, in questo libro c'è praticamente tutto: le basi per chi non ha mai lavorato e vuole imparare da solo, una presentazione delle varie tecniche (entrelac, lavorazione in tondo, lavorazione a due colori, ecc.), una raccolta di punti sia tessuto che traforati, e una bella serie di progetti da realizzare. Ottima l'inclusione degli schemi grafici che permettono di familiarizzare con i simboli specifici dell'uncinetto tunisino e rendono accessibili punti e istruzioni anche a chi non ha dimestichezza con l'inglese.

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Fris

Interesting

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on May 10, 2013

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I love trying different aspects of different crafts so I knew this book would be a winner for me. My only minor critisism is that one or two of the designs are a bit dated/dowdy but I suppose if your trying to interest a wide range of practitioners not all designs are going to appeal to all.

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