Guide to Crochet: Learn to Crochet with More Than 30 Cool, Easy Patterns

I saw this book at my local craft store. I flipped through the pages and when I got to the projects my jaw dropped. This is the crocheting book I've been looking for. There isn't a single project in there I wouldn't want to make. I'm in my late 20's, but there are projects that could be worn and adored by all ages. They are classy, yet up-to-date designs that could be timeless, not your grandmother's patterns. Also, the chicks encourage you to indulge in lush yarns, because admit, you're worth it! You don't have to use expense yarns, but if you're going to spend all that time making one of these projects it might be worth it. Just like their knitting version of this book you start out with the basics, work your way to different stitches and techniques and the projects follow suit. This is a beginner, advanced beginner book, but all stages of crocheters will love the patterns I guarantee it! Give this book a look - it definately deserves it!

I was interested in buying this book for the hoodie pattern but when I saw the felted wool Christmas stocking I was sold. When I received the book I was really pleased to find many more really nice sweater designs to make plus some nice additional projects for items I had never seen before (felted wool stylish house slippers,a fluffy pet sheep) The book begins with the easiest project and builds on the skills as you progress. Many various beautiful wools are used with an emphasis on the yarn type rather than the brand so that you can easily substitute for a yarn you can find. The projects lean toward the young and hip but the authors are clearly my age (over 35) and model some of the projects too - I feel I can make any of these to suit my age/style very happily. A nice touch is a felted wool crochet case lined in fabric to help organize your growing collection of crochet hooks.

This book is the ideal crochet book for beginners. Not only does it explain all about crochet and its history, but it also has tons of patterns for all different types of stiches. And, the patterns are things you can actually use. For example, right after you learn how to perform a single crochet, they have a pattern to make a felted bag simply out of single crochet. I would rate this book as excellent!

Anyone can learn to crochet, as the Chicks With Sticks Nancy Queen & Mary Ellen O'Connell show in Chicks with Sticks Guide to Crochet, an introduction consisting of detailed lessons and a review of tools, materials, and crochet abbreviations. The Chicks offer up projects broken down by lesson, patterns with schematic diagrams, and photos of finished results: a perfect addition to any library seeking user-friendly introductions paired with contemporary, appealing design projects.