I was a little hesitant to purchase this book because the price seemed a little steep, but I'm beyond happy that I did. As with most crochet books, it begins with the basics -- information about the necessary items (hooks, varns, etc.) and a description of how to start a chain and do basic stitches (pictures are included which will be very helpful for people new to the craft). There is also a concise section on techniques and stitch variations.
Before getting into the actual stitches, there is a "stitch selector" which is a fantastic idea. It's just a few pages with little pictures of each stitch so that you can visually pick one if need be. This is extremely helpful if you're designing your own patterns.
The stitches themselves are organized by type (i.e. basic, textured, openwork and lace), and the author also includes sections on edgings, multi-color patterns, granny squares, and appliqués. Stitch diagrams are included which are useful for visualizing how the stitches fit together in a pattern, and a key guide on the right side of each page shows which stitches are included in the pattern. Swatches and instructions are obviously offered as well. The book ends with a section on abbreviations and symbols and an index.
The book is spiral-bound so you can flip to any page and it will stay open. Another very cool thing about this book is that it includes a few stitches that I had never encountered before. I even Googled a few, and the only sites that came up were ones about this book!
As most who crochet know, having an easy-to-use reference for stitches is an invaluable resource. I've been racking my brain trying to think of a negative aspect to this book, and I honestly can't think of one. Tabbed dividers (like the ones used in binders) would've been a nice addition, but the book is easy enough to navigate without them. All in all, this is probably the best crochet reference book I've ever used, and I'd highly recommend it.
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christine griffith
This book contains lots of very useful information.
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on November 26, 2019Shelagh
recommended by a crochet expert
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on January 30, 2013