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donncoop
Chatty Knitter
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 Posted - 08/09/2006 : 8:22:11 PM
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My sister has returned to crochet and at one time was quite good. Can anyone recommend some books that were inspiring, or just had some great patterns and ideas. I would like to send her a couple as a gift to encourage this renewed interest and I am more of a knitter than a crocheter.
thanks,
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PBELKNAP
Permanent Resident
USA
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Posted - 08/10/2006 : 05:11:44 AM
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Melissa Leapman does crochet books as well as knitting...I absolutely adore her patterns. I crocheted someone a sweater out of her "Crochet with Style: Fun-to-Make Sweaters for All Seasons" and it turned out beautifully. She also has the books "Cozy Crochet" and "Cool Crochet" which have a lot of nice patterns.
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Knitlin
Warming Up
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Posted - 08/12/2006 : 5:02:16 PM
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A new great book is 100 Crochet Projects by Jean Leinhauser and Rita Weiss. It has everything from a round ripple afghan to wearables to afghans to sweaters, etc. I got it about 2 weeks ago, and I have made a hat and two round ripples from it. It just is a great resource book.
Good luck,
Linda
PS a great resource is the local library. You may find that they can borrow from other libraries in the area, so the collection is unlimited. My library also has a "Request line" that you can ask them to purchase a book and if they like the book, they buy it for their collection. It's also a way to preview a book before you actually order it from someplace.
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bonitapita
Chatty Knitter
USA
245 Posts |
Posted - 09/15/2006 : 1:10:36 PM
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I've newly returned to crochet having only crocheted afghans and baby blankets as a teenager. I was really inspired by the SnB Happy Hooker book and Hooked on Style by Catherine Blythe and Patons. I prefer lacy (but not necessarily lace) things.
The library suggestion by Linda was great. Also, just go check out your local yarn shop or craft emporium.
Have fun!
Tanya
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rsgtarte
Chatty Knitter
USA
131 Posts |
Posted - 10/23/2006 : 10:40:41 AM
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| I bought the 100 Crochet patterns (now that I'm in the message I forgot the title above) for the round ripple and I see it is double crochet. Is there a pattern out there for a round ripple with single crochet? I also purchased the 200 ripple patterns and was pleasantly surprised to find both knit and crochet patterns. I haven't crocheted anything but ripple aphgans for years, so am happy to see all the new things coming out. I appreciate everyone's input for books. |
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Chayah
Permanent Resident
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Posted - 11/01/2006 : 3:37:33 PM
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| Not long ago I got Crocheted Hats On the Go from Vogue Knitting and I love it. Nice patterns, and good directions. Everything I have made from that book has come out well. The "On the Go" books are also easy to carry around and not too costly. Barnes&Noble may have it, but I got mine online. Warmly, Chayah[meow] |
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Greyling
Gabber Extraordinaire
576 Posts |
Posted - 11/07/2006 : 01:28:41 AM
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How about a magazine subscription? The two that are more sophisticated and new are Crochet! and Crochet Today. They offer the latest techniques and the latest yarns.
The subscriptions are nicely priced, and I always think mag. subs. are a nice reminder of the person who gave them, plus something to look forward to.
Here are the sites:
http://www.crochetmagazine.com/free_patterns/
http://www.crochettoday.com/
Just a thought, and I don't mean that any of the other crochet mags aren't great also. Trust me, I have organized stacks of my favorite issues from practically all of them.
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Calamintha
Permanent Resident
USA
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Posted - 11/07/2006 : 09:58:41 AM
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| I like the Encyclopedia of Crochet by Donna Kooler and the Harmony Guides for Crochet (there are two volumes) are absolutely awesome. They are the equivalent of the Barbara Walker books for knitting. Also include instruction and technique for all kinds of different crochet, filet, irish lace, etc. |
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Outdoorknitter
Chatty Knitter
USA
211 Posts |
Posted - 11/07/2006 : 10:38:54 AM
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I am not a crocheter, so I am not speaking from experience, but I have a book titled "Amazing crochet lace" by Doris Chan (New fashioned inspired by old-fashioned lace is what it says on the cover).
There are some beautiful projects in this book - very inspiring. It is not an encyclopedia type book as mentioned above, it looks like it has about 20 projects or so.
Joan
Laughter is an instant vacation. - Milton Berle
http://www.localneedle.com
joan@localneedle.com
My Blog: http://outdoorknitter.wordpress.com/
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mottstreetsara
Warming Up
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Knitasha
Gabber Extraordinaire
USA
355 Posts |
Posted - 02/05/2007 : 3:05:01 PM
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CROCHET YOUR WAY.
Here's a link.
http://www.taunton.com/store/pages/070425.asp
High quality book (as Taunton's usually are)with very clear, detailed directions and good pictures. Technique directions are also given for left-handed crocheters. The patterns are stylish and very wearable -- none of the lumpy-looking big-stitch sweaters that give crochet garments a bad name.
I think this book never got quite the attention it deserved because it arrived early, a year or two before the crochet boom.
"Where so many hours have been spent in convincing myself that I am right, is there not some reason to fear I may be wrong?"
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SweaterGrrrl
Chatty Knitter
USA
334 Posts |
Posted - 02/17/2007 : 10:57:57 AM
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Lily Chin's books can be hit or miss, but I think her Couture Crochet is a hit if you are interested in designing your own patterns.
SweaterGrrrl
PS Hip to Crochet has some fun and easy patterns
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Butterfly
New Pal
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Posted - 02/24/2007 : 8:09:50 PM
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| The Pattern-a-day Crochet Calendar has lots of interesting patterns. You probably won't want to try them all, but there's somthing for everyone. My favorite project is the Abe Lincoln costume for babies! I also like the scarves and jewelry. |
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mwedzi
Gabber Extraordinaire
USA
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Joan NYC
Warming Up
USA
80 Posts |
Posted - 04/13/2007 : 06:16:23 AM
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I just picked up "Stitch and bee-hotch" Crochet "the Happy Hooker" which seems a great beginners tools
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eepster
Seriously Hooked
USA
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carolbeech
Gabber Extraordinaire
USA
444 Posts |
Posted - 04/15/2007 : 06:37:53 AM
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I haven't seen "Loop-d-Loop" crochet yet, but I loved the knitting book and I imagine that the crochet version will be just as great. I am sure that anything Teva Durham does will be wonderful.
I do like "Knitting loves Crochet" if one knows how to knit and crochet.
Connie
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Tangerine7199
Chatty Knitter
USA
297 Posts |
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Stitching Fool
Chatty Knitter
196 Posts |
Posted - 10/24/2007 : 3:31:48 PM
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| I'm a knitter who picked up crochet and am "hooked". So nice to be able to see any knit or crochet pattern (well, not any, but you know,many ) now and just make it. Now I'm hoarding crochet books, like I've been doing with knitting. My latest is the new Doris Chan Everyday Crochet. It is truly wonderful for the crocheter who wants to expand skills. |
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