Take Up Crochet

I bought this book originally because of the low price and because the cover art made me curious. I was very pleased with the patterns featured and the clear concise instructions. I have been crocheting for about 30 years and it's very unusual to find patterns that are as well written as in "Take Up Crochet". It's a great book for somebody new to crochet, but it's also great for an "old dog" such as myself to learn some new tricks.

This reader-friendly book is good for beginner crocheters although it isn't something that an expert would want to pass up as well. It features the different basic stitches (in UK terms) and explains how to do each of them. This book contains a number of projects which are a delight to make. Some of the projects are quite a challenge but somehow the instructions make it easier. I particularly like the textured cushion, table setting, and chart patterns featuring two people and a tree. Full color pictures add further charm to this little treasure of a book.

I purchased this book recently in order to gain some basic knowledge of crochet techniques. Okay. Another factor was the low price. =) However, I was pleasantly surprised with the amount of information in the book as well as the ease with which it was presented. It wasn't like other books I have purchased where I get confused by the abbreviations or muddled language, thus resulting in frustration and ultimately, yet another expensive addition to my bookshelf. I recommend this book if you like it simple and also if you would like to learn to crochet. The price doesn't hurt either. =)