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stitchionary vol 4
I have the previous 3 stitchionary books.This one is NO disappointment.I love it! definiteley recommend this series to serious knitters & crochet lovers.

Very Well Written
I knit, I didn't know how to crochet except one simple stitch.This book explains and shows the stitches.The pictures are very clear.Indespensible for the knitter or the one who crochets.I feel confident that by using this book I can do any stitch the pattern calls for.

While I still prefer knitting, I love that now I feel confident to do some crochet!

Beautiful Book
It is wonderful to have an encyclopedia of crochet stitches. I am an experienced knitter and have been wanting to try crochet. This book is very inspiring.

Fabulous
First off, I don't understand the other reviewers dissapointment in the lack of patterns. This is a STITCH DICTIONARY, not a pattern book! No one book could possible contain every set of crochet stitches, although I believe this one does a fair job of representing the spectrum. Color photographs are large and crystal clear, instructions are easy to follow. Overall, a great addition to your personal library.

Eye Candy of Knitting Stitch Dictionarys
The series of Vogue Stitch Libraries are by no means intended to be as complete as Barbara Walkers or probably even the ORIGINAL Harmony guides. However, their production values are SOOOOOOO much better that I find myself going to these in order to get a better view and more inspiration than the Walker or Harmony guides. If you can only afford one set of stitch dictionaries, these probably wouldn't be it. However, if you are a stitch pattern junky like me, these are definitely a good set to add to your collection. ... Read more

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"Knitting Yarns and Spinning Tales" brings to life the unique and universal experiences of knitters from a variety of backgrounds.

This exceptional collection combines lighthearted essays with more philosophical pieces from authors and experts such as Meg Swansen, Perri Klass, Lily Chin, Teva Durham, Lela Nargi, Susan Gordon Lydon, Suzyn Jackson, Amy Singer, Greta Cunningham, Laura Billings, Kay Dorn, Betty Christiansen, and Jennifer Hansen, who put down their needles long enough to share their thoughts and musings about the popular pastime.

In these entertaining yarns, the authors provide insight into the warmth and enjoyment of knitting and crocheting. Join one writer as she shares a poignant Sunday afternoon in March shearing sheep with her father; travel to Sant ’Arsenio, Italy, where women gather on their door steps to knit, crochet, embroider, and chat; laugh at one woman’s memories of learning to knit in an uncomfortable classroom chair beside a World War II vet named Max; and smile at the essays that delve into the psyche of the knitter.

If you live to knit, enjoy the companionship of other knitters, or appreciate the intricate handiwork of a handmade sweater, this is a must-read! ... Read more

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A lovely, literary collection which will make the perfect gift for that 'knitter who has everything
Universal experiences of knitters from a range of backgrounds are provided in twenty-three short essays and stories about knitted items, knitting, and crocheting. Here's a blend of philosophy and insights from knitting ranging from a woman who found solace in knitting after a miscarriage to sheep shearing reflections. Knitting Yarns And Spinning Tales is a lovely, literary collection which will make the perfect gift for that 'knitter who has everything'.
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Never have knitting and crochet played so well together as they do in Candi Jensen's charming projects, designed to highlight everything you love about each craft. Sweet clusters of cherries gather on a child's cardigan, sueded granny squares add panache to Fido's sweater, and whimsical crocheted flowers put just the right flair in hats, scarves, bags, and pillows. Put your knitting needles and your favorite hook to work stitching up possibilities you never knew existed! ... Read more

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knitting loves crochet review
Excellent book, excellent photos and diagrams.Lots of projects from basic to advanced.Something for everyone.Great book for knitters who want to expand their skill set and excellent book for crocheters who want to learn to knit.

Crochet trim
This book is simple enough for a beginner yet has advanced designs also. Good instructions easy to understand. Creative pieces.

Nothing Exciting
This book had very little information that was usedful to me.It is mainly about adding trims - either crocheted to knitted objects, or knitted to crocheted objects.There mere mitts, hats, afghans, scarves, and sweaters, but most of the projects were unexciting.Anyone who can both knit and crochet would have probably already thought of adding crocheted trim to projects they've knitted.One of the best projects is the tank top shown on the cover.The only other interesting project was a drop stitch scarf that alternated knitted sections and crocheted motifs (similar to granny squares, but nicer).The crocheted flowers that were sewn to knitted items were also uninspiring.You can get many more interesting patterns on-line for free.

Knitting Loves Crochet
Knitting Loves Crochet: 22 Stylish Designs to Hook Up Your Knitting with a Touch of Crochet nice variety of patterns for beautiful projects

Stylish Designs as Promised!
The pattern on the cover is beautiful. I wasn't disappointed after opening the cover. Great patterns and trims and a great addition to my library. ... Read more

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crochet properly done
Having been taught to crochet 30 years ago by a senior citizen, I was not sure that I was "doing" it properly, as things did not always work out properly.This book revealed that I was indeed off base on quite a few things! However did I manage to make so many things incorrectly.What a relief to learn them the correct way.Crochet has become a joy finally.There are clear pictures, good directions and nice projects.The yarn used is beautiful.I decided to make every project using the yarn suggested.What a wonderful idea this turned out to be.They are really even more beautiful than in the pictures.For once all the suggested hooks work too because I used the yarn listed.There is the wrong way and then there is the Vogue way.The Vogue way is so much better.They show the place to put the hook for every stitch, which was confusing to me because so many books, and even my teacher, had never explained this properly.I think everyone should examine this book and reevaluate their crochet style.It is amazing how much you can learn from this one little book.

One of the best basic books that I have seen
This is an admirable book on the basics of crocheting. The pictures explaining the stitches are unusually clear and the explanations are well written.There are also sections on yarns, hooks, finishing and care, as well as very useful descriptions of various accessories that are available. One cavil - the author recommends using safety pins as stitch markers. I don't like regular metal safety pins as the thread often gets caught in the spring - at least make sure that you are using non-rusting pins! Better still, there are plastic safety pins that don't have a spring.

There are patterns featuring different types of crochet: granny squares, flowers, circular.

Probably not for the experienced crocheter, but excellent for the beginner, or those of us who need a refresher from time to time.

It's an okay book
Book shows you the a few of the very basic crochet stitches and then teaches you how to use the stitches in various items.I have seen better crochet books then this. ... Read more

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Absolutely Fabulous!
Covers Everything with Excellent pics, diagrams, and easy step-by-step instructions! Covered completely: Yarn definitions, How to knit, casting on, knitting, purling, increasing, decreasing, binding off, picking updropped stitches, picking up stitches, buttonholes, knitting on 4 needles,knitted patches, popular pattern stitches, ribbing patterns, fancy patternstitches, edgings & borders, cable stitches, duplicate stitch, DesignsFor Knitting, ponchos plus (1 knitted, 1 crocheted), Cardigan &pullover knits, knitted stole, the modern miss, classic sweater set forkids and ladies, And more. Crochet: Basic stitches, chain stitch, singlecrochet, double, designs, afghans, ponchos, bathroom sets, filet crochet,foundation chain, edgings, washing, blocks & spaces, and so much more.If this book is out of print, you might find it at The Bunnies auctions ateBay. ;) ... Read more

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A heavily illustrated introduction to the skills you need to become a crocheter, Basic Crocheting begins with the yarn, hooks, and other tools you need to get started, and then moves on to cover the skills you need to make a wide variety of home accessories and wearables. Detailed instructions for every step of each project are supplemented with helpful photographs and illustrations. Includes fundamental skills and stitches, such as the chain stitch, slip stitch, and single, half double, and double crochet as well as techniques such as creating an integral fringe, crocheting in the round, and filet crocheting. Learn to create a shadowbox pillow, basketweave blanket, bunny basket, child’s cap and mittens, openwork placemats, woven shoulder bag, and more.AUTHOR BIOS: Sharon Silverman is a writer and crochet designer based in West Chester, Pennsylvania. She is a member of the Crochet Guild of America. Annie Modesitt is a knit and crochet designer and instructor from South Orange, New Jersey. Her work is featured regularly in books and magazines, including the Interweave Knits crocheting issue, and she maintains an active teaching schedule. Annie is the editor of the 2006 Crochet Pattern-a-Day Calendar. Alan Wycheck is an award-winning photographer based in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania. ... Read more

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Excellent reference material
Having purchased a previous Stackpole on rug hooking, I knew that this one would be good as well.I was not disappointed.This is one of the books on crochet that I reference the most.The dialogue is clear and concise which excellent pictures to reference the written material.The projects start out with the basics and progress to more difficult tasks.Excellent book to add to your library on crochet especially when beginning to learn how.

Great Crochet Book
I really loved this book.I've never been able to "get it" before, but with this book's help, I am actually able to crochet!

The instructions are excellent and don't leave anything out.The photos are clear and the illustrations are helpful.If you're new to crochet, this book will show you exactly how to do the patterns. It explains different types of yarn as well, so you don't go out and buy the wrong thing.

The projects are a nice variety; the apparel and accessories are fashionable and contemporary.Have fun trying it out!

The Way to Crochet
This book has everything you need to know to begin the craft of crocheting. The instructions are extremely helpful, and the photographs and sketches tell you exactly how to proceed. No step is omitted here. There are a variety of projects; my favorite is the basketweave blanket. The "Tips", highlighted in yellow, are like having a personal instructor looking at your work. When the book is opened to the page you are working on, it lies flat because of its spiral binding.
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Learn how to knit and crochet like an expert with this ultimate start-to-finish handbook. Basic techniques are thoroughly explained through clear artwork and easy-to-follow instructions, complete with advice on choosing your yarns, needles and crochet hooks. Inspiring designs add excitement to your projects, including knitted cables, fair isle and lace, crochet motifs and embellishments. Over 45 original projects allow you to use your new skills, while the extensive stitch library provides endless creative possibilities for needlecrafters of any level. ... Read more

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Excellence with one issue.
I bought this book a while ago, I instantly admired the photos and the steps laced through the book. I instantly thought, "man, this is a great book for beginners!" Then when reviewing reviews of the book, I realized something that stood out to me. Another buyer (that purchased the crochet bible) commented on how it was written in English crochet and not american. So I ran downstairs and grabbed the book. sure enough, It is written in english crochet and not american crochet.

What this means is that there is no single crochet. Well, there is but it is called double crochet in the book. a double crochet is called a treble crochet in the book. a half double is called a half treble.

So it looks like my students will have another lesson that was unplanned. The difference between english crochet and amercian crochet.

other than that, they have advice that is still the same, like changing colors, how to preform the stitches, and some embroidery stitches. I still think this is a great book to have, If you are able to get over the stitch names. but the stitches are the same :)

As for the knitting side of the book, it is perfect :)

Knitting and Crochet Bible
It's a fantastic book. Easy to follow instructions and beautiful photos. I recommend to all beginner knitters. It has really been a great help to me.

Great learning tool.
This is a great book not only for beginners but also for those who have knitting and crocheting for awhile. There are detailed instructions with photos on how to crochet and knit beginner and advanced stitches. They are simplistic and easy to understand! There are also ideas and patterns for projects, crafts, etc. This is a great book. ... Read more

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Vogue Knitting on the Go: Felted Crochet
Very colorful book, easy to read and understand directions, nice projects. The books are small and compact and travel well.

Good Resource for Crocheters who Felt
I must respectfully disagree with the previous reviewer. I've found this book to be a good resource. The introductory material about how to felt crocheted items is excellent for the beginning felter. I have almost 2 years experience in this area, and even I learned a few things. True, not every project is going to be to everyone's liking, but I have found many of the techniques shown to be useful for other projects. Note: I had this book on request for seven months from the local library before I got it. There were 27 crocheters ahead of me!

Not the best effort.
I really adore the Vogue Knitting on the Go collection of books. The project on the cover of this one was sooo inviting, but, wow what a disappointing collection of ugliness is this. ... Read more

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You're going to discover so many different things on techniques, tools and materials, using bobbins and more! Not only will you find new tips and tricks, but you'll also learn *extra* bonus tips to help you correctly stitch, learn the crocheting language and more... Without spending hours and hours at the thrift store!

Here's Just a "Sneak-Peak" At What You'll
Uncover With All About Crochet

* The history or crocheting.

* Basic stitches to get you started going.

* How to use a afghan hook properly!

* All the different types of tools and materials needed to be successful.

* Using the catching the yarn technique properly.

* Discover the crocheting innovations.
* Elaborated look at what yarns you should be using to your advantage.

* Learn the language of crocheting.

* Half double technique tips to use.

* How to use the persian stitch with ease.

* Button stitch techniques to be using.

Plus... You'll Also Learn Things Like:

* The treble crochet technique.

* Help on choosing the right tape measure for your crocheting needs.

* How to use a row counter properly.

* Discover how turning chains can help you.

* Using tapestry needles correctly with ease.

* Plus much MUCH More! ... Read more

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Are you looking for a way to learn how to adopt your crocheting skill to the advanced level or do you simply want to start learning how to crochet for your loved ones and your family? If so, please keep reading!

Whether you are looking for crocheting for beginners, learning crocheting basics, or already have a general understanding of knitting and crocheting, “Learn to Crochet: A Beginners Guide to Crocheting for Fun & Profit” can help you.

With crocheting and knitting taking on new popularity, people are looking for crocheting books to help them learn how to crochet.If you find yourself in the category of wanting to know how to crochet for beginners, “Learn to Crochet: A Beginners Guide to Crocheting for Fun & Profit” is just what you need!

This book covers everything there is to know about Crocheting and Clustering Stitch.

You're going to discover so many different things on techniques, tools and materials, using bobbins and more!Not only will you find new tips and tricks, but you'll also learn *extra* bonus tips to help you correctly stitch, learn the crocheting language and more... Without spending hours and hours at the thrift store!

• The history or crocheting.
• Basic stitches to get you started going.
• How to use an afghan hook properly!
• All the different types of tools and materials needed to be successful.
• Using the ‘catching the yarn’ technique properly.
• Discover the crocheting innovations.
• Yarns you should be using to your advantage.
• Learn the language of crocheting.
• Half double technique tips to use.
• How to use the persian stitch with ease.
• Button stitch techniques.

Plus... You'll Also Learn Things Like:

• The treble crochet technique.
• Help on choosing the right tape measure for your crocheting needs.
• How to use a row counter properly.
• Discover how turning chains can help you.
• Using tapestry needles correctly with ease.

AND MUCH, MUCH MORE!!!

This easy to read book “Learn to Crochet: A Beginners Guide to Crocheting for Fun & Profit” is completely comprehensible and won't take weeks to read.

This truly is a one-of-a-kind book on how to crochet easily, and it will show you how to crochet easy stuff to begin with and take you right into the intricacies of crocheting later.

So, if you have been asking “is crocheting easy?” once you have your own copy of “Learn to Crochet: A Beginners Guide to Crocheting for Fun & Profit” you will know that the answer is a resounding YES! ... Read more

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FREEformations
This book is so full of unique ideas and information, It's been on my desk since buying it two months ago.Having never knitted or even picked up a crochet hook, ever, it was amazing to me that the directions gave me the courage to jump right in doing both and now I find it more fun than ever imagined because the 'HOW TO' section along with the stitch collections are very thorough.The book goes way beyond explaining and showing the most beautiful examples of what free form is because it provides the encouragement and ideas to embellish a project with everything from ribbon embroidery to beads and beyond.It also informs the reader about the many types of yarns out there in the world so that you feel very confident in choosing the correct ones for the many projects and ideas the book lays out.It took me about two weeks to realize I didn't need to put a strangle hold on the needles or hooks and that it's okay to keep the stitches loose enough to let some air through the yarn, but every now and then I'd get an "Ah HA" moment and remember something I'd read that would allow a revisit to the page so it would make each successive piece go much easier.
If you feel you want to do something creative that has no boundaries and want to produce next seasons Christmas gifts rather than buying them already made, you won't be sorry you started with this book.

Freeformations: Design and Projects in Knitting and Crochet
Great book!Gave me lots of ideas to use my crochet and knitting skills together.Very interesting.

Wonderful Art Form
I love all Jenny Dowde's books.She is a true artist.People who don't like them are probably stuck in a time warp.I'm 71 years old and consider her books to be a great art form.However, I've always been a little unconventional but that's what people like about me.I'm looking forward to her next book.

Fabulous!
I love this book.Not only is it a wonderful tribute to the knit and crochet artists of the 1970's/80's era - the Retro vest honoring the style of those artists is amazing -it's full of fun design ideas for creating designs from scratch and for using expensive yarns without having to buy lots of it.I also have the author's first book, Freeform Knitting and Crochet, and this one follows on from that in a more 'geometric' way although this one also has several patterns for organic-shaped 'fragments' favored for use in freeform knit and crochet work. What I love about this author's books is that she encourages the reader to 'do their own thing' rather than slavishly follow the project patterns.With the ideas given there are endless possibilities to do just that for those of us not afraid to step outside the box.I also appreciate having instant access to the many fun motifs and geometric shapes included in the book which means I don't have to go searching through other books. Getting past the slavish need following of patterns exactly, to creating your own art work is not an easy step totake for many of us, but the author's somehow made it far easier for me to take that step, helping free me up to be more creative and the results have been well worth the effort.I really appreciate her books for having made
this all possible for me.All in all, a well thought out book full of ideas for the reader to expand on.Well worth the money for the experienced fiber artist as well as those newly exploring their own creativilty.I strongly recommend this book for those who want to explore or enhance their own creativity!

Let's Get to Freeforming!
Freeform type of knit and crochet is new to the United States, from what I understand.It is a fun and creative way to express your needle talent.This book explains what freeform is and how to use it in garments to wear,wall hangings and even purses.It adressed the need for texture and the combining of color.A must have for adventuresome knitters.You are limited by your own imigination!Linda Addison ... Read more

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directions for 25 different projects using the justrite hairpin forks and "Malte-Sets" 24 pages ... Read more