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Encyclopedia of 300 Crochet Patterns, Stitches, and Designs [Paperback]

Doris M. Smith , Frank Cawood and Associates
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  • Paperback: 168 pages
  • Publisher: FC&A Publishing; 3 edition (Jun 1995)
  • Language English
  • ISBN-10: 091509973X
  • ISBN-13: 978-0915099733
  • Product Dimensions: 20.1 x 13 x 1.5 cm
  • Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
  • Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 3,934,246 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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15 of 16 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars This is an excellent reference book for any crocheter., 6 Feb 1998
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This review is from: Encyclopedia of 300 Crochet Patterns, Stitches, and Designs (Paperback)
It's a good book to carry along with you at 8" x 5 1/4" in size with 240 pages full of patterns and information. Directions are given in both diagram and written form with pattern repeats making them easy to follow. Each pattern has a close up picture showing the detail of the stitches. The author also gives a lesson on how to read diagrams and multiply your pattern repeats so that you can work the patterns into your own designs. There is a list of symbols, abbreviations and definitions along with an excellent chapter of instructions for the basic crochet stitches included. Good size print makes the book easy to read and follow.
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8 of 11 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars A wonderful book for all levels., 11 Nov 1998
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The Encyclopedia of Crochet has been very helpful and most interesting. I've crocheted for many years, and I'm always intrigued by the new designs and stitches that someone has originated. I've really enjoyed trying the Afghan patterns. These are my favorites. The designs are beautiful, with easy-to-understand instructions.
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45 of 45 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars This is an excellent reference book for any crocheter., 6 Feb 1998
By A Customer - Published on Amazon.com
This review is from: Encyclopedia of 300 Crochet Patterns, Stitches, and Designs (Paperback)
It's a good book to carry along with you at 8" x 5 1/4" in size with 240 pages full of patterns and information. Directions are given in both diagram and written form with pattern repeats making them easy to follow. Each pattern has a close up picture showing the detail of the stitches. The author also gives a lesson on how to read diagrams and multiply your pattern repeats so that you can work the patterns into your own designs. There is a list of symbols, abbreviations and definitions along with an excellent chapter of instructions for the basic crochet stitches included. Good size print makes the book easy to read and follow.

41 of 45 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars Good, 22 May 2000
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This review is from: Encyclopedia of 300 Crochet Patterns, Stitches, and Designs (Paperback)
Each section shows the different kinds of stitches (sc, hdc, dc, cluster, popcorn, puff, relief, motifs, edgings, etc.), its variations, and two or more patterns using previously discussed type of stitches.

Good points: Each stitch is identified by the required multiples of chain, so that you'd know how many to use when designing your own pattern. Particularly good are the stitches shown in the puff, popcorn, relief, edgings, and some of the shell and v-stitch sections. Complete instructions and full illustration using International symbols are also provided per stitch. The patterns featured at the end of each section show good usage of stitches discussed. Font used is of a good, eye-friendly type and size. The book size in itself also makes for a handy reference tool.

Not-so-good points: First, there are quite a number of almost-similar stitches with almost no or very little distinction. Second, the photos are not consistently presented too; some are blurred and hazy. Too, the photos could've been shot at a better angle for better appreciation of the stitches. In fact it took me some effort to realize how pretty some of the stitches really are.

Finally (this can be good or bad depending on your needs) most of the stitches are of the lacy type.


16 of 20 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars A wonderful book for all levels., 11 Nov 1998
By A Customer - Published on Amazon.com
This review is from: Encyclopedia of 300 Crochet Patterns, Stitches, and Designs (Paperback)
The Encyclopedia of Crochet has been very helpful and most interesting. I've crocheted for many years, and I'm always intrigued by the new designs and stitches that someone has originated. I've really enjoyed trying the Afghan patterns. These are my favorites. The designs are beautiful, with easy-to-understand instructions.
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