The
Encyclopedia of Crochet Techniques
by Jan Eaton
Crochet, like knitting, is enjoying
a revival at the moment and once again it is cool to be seen with
needles or a hook and a ball of yarn. Crochet is a large subject,
and if you think filet has something to do with fish or a broomstick
is just for sweeping then this book contains much you need to know.
Unlike some books that go into a subject in depth, you can learn from
this one even if you have never picked up a hook before. It shows
how to hold the yarn, make a foundation row and all the basics such
as measuring your work, blocking, sewing up and choosing yarn. This
is not just a book full of basics as the rest of the chapters are
filled with information aimed at the intermediate - or even advanced
- crochet worker. Here is every stitch you have ever heard of (and
some you haven’t) all with diagrams and samples, joining squares
and other shapes, making edgings, variations such as Tunisian, filet,
hairpin and broomstick crochet and lots of examples to work. This
is surely the best way of learning anything, and instantly raises
this book above all those who don’t give a pattern for an example.
This is not truly a book of projects, and only a handful are given
at the back to give you a taste of what you can do. Here, too, is
the inevitable gallery of professionals' work showing how crochet
can look in the hands of a master. How wonderful it would be if
these patterns were here too - but they aren’t. The only type of
crochet missing (except from the gallery) is working with wire,
which was a pity as it is so much a part of the current crochet
revival. That aside, this is an excellent book to keep anybody keen
on learning or improving their skills occupied for a long time.
Add some yarn and a hook and it would make a wonderful present for
the crafter in your life!
The
Encyclopedia of Crochet Techniques
Compendium
of Crochet Techniques
Mary
Thomas’s Dictionary of Embroidery Stitches |
The Book |
Search Press |
July 2006 |
Paperback |
1844481417 |
How-To Books/Crochet |
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The Reviewer |
Rachel A Hyde |
Reviewed 2006 |
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