Loop-D-Loop Crochet: More Than 25 Novel Designs for Crocheters (and Kntters Taking Up the Hook)

How does she do it? She is so original and innovative - which can sometimes translate into slightly difficult to wear, but not in her case - most of the stuff in both this and her knit book are things I would wear..... if only I had the time to make them all! I love the designs - I'`ve made the short sleeved lacy top and it is gorgeous, and now I'm working on the orange jacket which I can already see is going to be amazing. There are a few designs that are not me and wouldn't suit me - but unless I write my own book that will always happen. I love the cool and arty photography, and the use of models who are not cliche commercial types. And I love the introductions to the design groupings where Teva discusses influences and the design process. Buy this book - if you want to be stimulated and work interesting stylish designs you could wear to hang out at the coolest places in town. Don't buy this book - if you like the type of book that gives designs for frilly scarves, and shrugs made out of a rectangle of novelty yarn.

I have this book and am currently working on the clover fan jacket. It is truly a unique design. I am happy that these unique wearable designs are finally being published for us hookers! My next project in this book will be the lazy wheels coat. Maybe this is the scary design? It does have a hemline that is reminicent of spider webs. But, it is also reminicent of the beautiful duster coats worn by women at the turn of the ninteenth century. It needs to be worn by someone with alot of flair which I intend to have! Overall great designs with detailed and easy to understand instructions.

Just like Teva, I used to be a knit-snob. I'd hang my head in shame here, but let's face it -- a lot of the pattern books that were out there left a little bit to be desired unless you really liked doilies and tin-can-hats. This book, to me, is proof that crochet designers have finally pulled their heads out of somewhere uncomfortable and are making wonderfully constructed, gorgeous, stylish garments and accessories that aren't even remotely doily-like. Gone are the southern-belle toilet paper cozies, and in the vaccuum created by the absence are these *amazing* creations. From shawls that aren't remotely stiff to sweaters that sculpt and drape, Teva's book takes crochet to a new level. It's slightly fantastic (I always think of wood nymphs with her designs in this book for some reason), a little bit practical (the sizing is ranged from small to, in some cases, XXL), and totally inspirational. There have been more crochet books on my bookshelves these days, and I'm glad that this book is one of them. Whether you're just picking up a hook and haven't gone much past the single and double crochet steps, or you've been a hooker for years, it's a great addition to your collection.

The designs in this book are beautiful, and there are a few patterns for round people like myself. Many have a retro feel and can be worn by any age - how you wear them would determine the look you achieve. The cover cape is absolutely gorgeous as is the lacy capelet and the child's bolero. Worth every cent for inspiration alone. I will have even more difficulty than a previous reviewer in finding the yarns here in Australia, but substitution of other yarns is a possibility - something I'm learning to do a lot more - tension squares and ball yardage help with this. A very exciting book.

I just received my copy of Loop-d-Loop crochet and man! what a great book! Granted, eventhough Ms. Durham notes in her introduction that this is your Grandma's crochet, I have to say it is 50 million times better. This book ranks up there with those by Sylvia Cosh and James Walters, Mark Dittrick, Prudence Mapstone and Margaret Hubert Jenny Dowde and Doris Chan. As an experienced crocheter, I have been waiting a very long time for a publication like this. If you like to experiment with your hook and yarn/thread, push the boundaries and live on the edge, then this book is for you. If you are looking for run of the mill crochet patterns then look elsewhere. There are plenty of boring crochet books and patterns out there. Loop-d-loop crochet is a keeper and I'm ready for the next installment!