Surprisingly easy and quick, the techniques of crochet are simple to master and impressive pieces can be achieved without expertise. With just one stitch motion to learn, the rows grow fast, while making a crochet motif, such as a decorated square, is a satisfying quick fix. The rows can grow in a linear way, which is ideal for beginners, or you can work freehand to create your own effects. The speed and portability of crochet means it is the ideal pastime to enjoy while travelling on the train, waiting for the bus, or taking a work break. Unlike knitting, crochet has no machine equivalent, so each piece of crochet is unique. This quality is just one of the reasons for the revival of crochet in Europe and the US. Ethnic-inspired garments are set to be the great trend of the rest of this decade, and a new generation of crochet makers are discovering the joys of creative fulfilment combined with creating the latest look. These stunning projects, all designed with speed in mind, come complete with a step-by-step techniques section so you can get started right away.
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Major features and reviews in Woman's Weekly, My Weekly, Prima and Knitting.
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Melody Griffiths has commissioned and designed garments and accessories for women's magazines and worldwide yarn manufacturers for 20 years. As well as designing, she works as an editor and yarn development consultant; she is the author of Knitting in No Time (CICO, 2005). She lives in London.
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By N. Petersen
Format:Paperback
I actually just bought the book as I was browsing Amazon for crochet books I could add to my tiny library. I bought another one of her books before for hats, scarfs and bag and loved it very much. The real reason for the purchase was that I just loved the blue lace top on the cover of this book. So I was very, very, VERY excited when I received it.
And ... oh my God! This book is contains just gorgeous items. There different sections in the book, so you can do things like clothing for women and children but also different bags and a beautiful cream blanket for your bed is also included. I did not get a chance to do anything so far but I am just looking forward to either making the blue or red top or the black lace bag with the red linen. I can only recommend this book especially for this price. 5 Stars, 6 if it was possible to give them.
Some items might not be beginner friendly.
And ... oh my God! This book is contains just gorgeous items. There different sections in the book, so you can do things like clothing for women and children but also different bags and a beautiful cream blanket for your bed is also included. I did not get a chance to do anything so far but I am just looking forward to either making the blue or red top or the black lace bag with the red linen. I can only recommend this book especially for this price. 5 Stars, 6 if it was possible to give them.
Some items might not be beginner friendly.
23 of 23 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
I call this good value as there are 50 patterns in this book. As usual it contains a mix of patterns that I will use and patterns that I won't but at least with 50 designs I have more to choose from and more to like.
It has some attractive baby and children designs which are very useable and some toys which although attractive are not my thing to crochet.
It has quite a few hats and scarves to choose from. There are a few ladies jackets which are very useable including an aran type jacket. Most of the ladies garments are practical, wearable designs with the exception perhaps of the granny square sweater which may be retro but just not my thing.
There are quite a few accesories which again are not my thing but I can see that they will appeal to others. Belts,earings and necklaces etc.
I do like the lacy gloves and the granny square fingerless gloves and there are 3 or 4 hats in the book that I like
Not perhaps the book for a younger trendy crocheter but for anyone who likes standard type crochet then this is a book for you.
It has some attractive baby and children designs which are very useable and some toys which although attractive are not my thing to crochet.
It has quite a few hats and scarves to choose from. There are a few ladies jackets which are very useable including an aran type jacket. Most of the ladies garments are practical, wearable designs with the exception perhaps of the granny square sweater which may be retro but just not my thing.
There are quite a few accesories which again are not my thing but I can see that they will appeal to others. Belts,earings and necklaces etc.
I do like the lacy gloves and the granny square fingerless gloves and there are 3 or 4 hats in the book that I like
Not perhaps the book for a younger trendy crocheter but for anyone who likes standard type crochet then this is a book for you.
14 of 14 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
I was delighted with this book which contained lots of good and easily understood patterns. I have already made the scarf as a Christmas present and intend to make more items.
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Really nice book, very informative and lots of good patterns, I have crochet a few of them, would recommend thanks
Published 2 months ago by catrin
5.0 out of 5 stars
Great variety
Whatever your crochet ability, this book has it all! I wouldn't recommend it for absolute beginners, but otherwise, excellent! I want to make everything in it!
Published 2 months ago by Mrs. R. Honey
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New hobbie
Great book lovely ideas and great value, my only difficulty is that trying to follow the stitches on the back to learn how to do them is difficult. Read more
Published 3 months ago by OT Lou
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Perfect book. Amazon. Awesome -Books.
Great book, ideal for people who enjoy crochet, so many patterns. just looking through the book makes one keen to begin a project. Read more
Published 3 months ago by Ann
4.0 out of 5 stars
influential
bought as a gift, she loves and is starting to again crochet, her daughters didn't know she could, and I believe they as young as they are, like some of the patterns and are also... Read more
Published 4 months ago by Paul A. Johnson
5.0 out of 5 stars
very good
I needed this pattern to finish off my daughters cardigan,and there are many patterns which will come in handy for more gifts
Published 4 months ago by Jean Lea
4.0 out of 5 stars
Superb patterns want to make them all
Love it I have made the blue beret hat and it is gorgeous. The giraffe became a hot water bottle cover, I am prone to adapting patterns. Read more
Published 6 months ago by S. Smith
5.0 out of 5 stars
Loads of patterns
And each one tells you the approximate time it will take to complete.
I'm doing the ballet cardigan for my 4yr old daughter at the moment. Read more
I'm doing the ballet cardigan for my 4yr old daughter at the moment. Read more
Published 14 months ago by Mrs. H. Allen
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PRETTY GOOD
nice selection of patterns,I would not do all of them but worth the money.not complicated some good projects for beginners.
Published 15 months ago by Mrs. M. G. Butcher
3.0 out of 5 stars
Nice but...
I received this book as a present at Christmas. Some of the projects looked nice and I was quite excited to get started. Read more
Published 16 months ago by Cheesefarm
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