Compendium
of Crochet Techniques
300 Tips, Techniques and Trade Secrets
by Jan Eaton
Crochet is once again a popular hobby, so here is another new book
for the new generation of yarn crafters -or anybody who has rediscovered
the pleasure of this ancient craft. It is a large subject, and if
you associate filets with fish or think that croquis is a game with
mallets, then a book like this is a boon because it will soon put
you right.
This book starts
at the beginning and goes on from there, so even a beginner can
learn something fairly quickly. This does not mean that it has nothing
to offer an experienced crocheter, because there really is something
for everybody in here. I love its thoroughness; working out what
garment shapes suit you before you make a mistake, understanding
charts, getting the best fit out of a pattern and other topics that
many books gloss over. If you really are a tyro it shows you how
to hold the yarn, make a foundation row and all the basics such
as measuring your work, blocking, sewing up and choosing yarn. I
particularly enjoyed the hands-on "try it" sections on most pages
that get you away from just reading about it to actually doing it,
the best way to learn. This is not a book of projects, rather of
techniques as the title states, so this is where to go to find out
how to do things like sew in a zip, join in a new yarn or design
something simple like a scarf. It is not a book of stitches or different
styles either, and if you want to learn something like broomstick
or Tunisian crochet then you had better go elsewhere. Filet is covered,
but not deeply enough for a beginner to take it up. But then this
is only one book, and if you want to go into these things in depth
then you need something more specialized. This is a book that delivers
what it says, and wisely does not try to spread itself too thin. I
can recommend this book to anybody who is keen on learning or improving
their skills. Add some yarn and a hook and it would make a wonderful
present for somebody -if you can bear to part with it!
Reviews
of other titles by Jan Eaton
If you cannot
find crochet materials locally try SearchPress.com for a list of
suppliers.
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The Book |
Search Press |
September 2007 |
Hardback |
9781844482436 |
How-To Books / Crochet |
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Excerpt |
NOTE: Not available yet on Amazon US site |
The Reviewer |
Rachel A Hyde |
Reviewed 2007 |
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