- Hardcover: 176 pages
- Publisher: Quadrille Publishing Ltd (7 Oct 2005)
- Language English
- ISBN-10: 1844001652
- ISBN-13: 978-1844001651
- Product Dimensions: 26 x 24.8 x 2 cm
- Average Customer Review: 3.9 out of 5 stars See all reviews (11 customer reviews)
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 176,897 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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Product Description
In Essential Crochet, Erika Knight, international designer and author of the hugely popular Simple Crochet, brings crochet design bang up-to-date for the modern maker. At a moment when many of us are keen to stamp our lives and our homes with a touch of individuality, these beautiful textiles are the ideal solution to indulge ourselves, to bestow as gifts and to create modern heirloom pieces. With 30 beautiful projects for home wares and accessories, Erika cleverly combines the nostalgic with the contemporary to entice beginners into this established craft and to inspire experienced practitioners to try new ideas and materials. With a complete guide to the basics of how to crochet, illustrated by step-by-step photographs, the essential crochet techniques are all that is needed to create the projects in the book. Designs are grouped thematically by style and colour palette, embracing both the modern and the traditional. They range from a basic patchwork throw made from an easy-care wool cotton in natural shades and a filet lace cushion in crisp white cotton with timeless appeal, to a contemporary tablemat made of pearlised wire and a glamorous pin-on corsage. Each pattern has been devised for the homemaker, with all instructions clearly explained so the minimal number of steps provides the maximum results.
About the Author
Erika Knight is a much-respected knitwear and crochet designer, as well as a sought-after fashion and crafts consultant. For many years, Erika has been working towards a greater understanding of crafts, bringing them to a new generation. Through her work as a key consultant to many design companies, she has sought to align the worlds of fashion and crafts. The profile of knitting and other crafts has never been higher than it is now,and Erika has played a major role in this renaissance - she is seen by many as a knitting guru for her creativity, knowledge and vision. Erika has previously written nine highly acclaimed knitting books including New Knits, Baby Bloom, Classic, Glamour, Classic at Home and Glamour at Home as well as crochet book Simple Crochet.
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Most Helpful Customer Reviews
38 of 38 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
I bought this book a few months ago and have had a go at a few of the projects. The projects themselves look lovely, but in some cases the patterns leave a lot to be desired. I tried the filet lace cushion but soon found that the pattern was riddled with mistakes, with stitches and even whole rounds missing, and eventually had to use the photo as a guide along with the incomplete pattern.
12 of 12 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
I got this book by mistake. Well, I ordered it from the library instead of Simple Crochet by the same author. I can understand why this book is getting mixed reviews. Yes, it is filled with errors (I reckon it's been 'translated' from American) and the photo's, whilst inspiring, don't help very much because they're too off-the-wall and obscure, but it's full of nice projects. Ms Knight doesn't always make it clear what she means - for example she assumes you'll figure out by yourself how to work subsequent rows of solomon's knot. The patchwork blanket is delightful, but I don't understand why it isn't joined on the last round instead of stitched together. That said, it's worth a look for the inspirational pieces she's made. Get it from the library first, though, instead of forking out. Oh, and don't let her catch you making anything in the book for money - the patterns are heavily copyrighted.
8 of 8 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
I was at the next to last row on the rose cushion when I realised, as other reviewers have, that there was somthing wrong with the instructions. Went to WWW.Erikaknight.co.uk where they list errata for this and other of her books. I have now finished the cushion and am really pleased with it. There are lots of lovely bright inspirational pictures in this book, and I would recommend it even to anyone who hasn't done a lot of crochet.
Most Recent Customer Reviews
Beautiful book
Always beautiful books from Erika Knight but must she only use very expensive yarns? I am an experienced crocheter and can change yarns after doing some searching on the internet... Read more
Published 12 months ago by Linda586
A Hobby Revisited.
I bought the book after watching Kirsty Alsop on TV - she really inspired me to start crocheting again! Kirsty visited
Erika Knight for a lesson and recommended her books. Read more
Erika Knight for a lesson and recommended her books. Read more
Published 17 months ago by C. GRIMSDELL
Love it
Love Erika Knights books and especially this. It is very inspirational and you want to do all the projects yourself. Read more
Published 19 months ago by Betina
Excellent
This book is inspiring and certainly I went straight out to buy some hooks and yarn, lovely pictures and good quality book.
Published on 10 Feb 2009 by Angela C
Nice book, but not remarkable
I got this book because a friend has it (she bought it with plans to learn to crochet and never did) and I really liked a few of the patterns in it. Read more
Published on 30 July 2008 by Jen
Beautiful book
I saw this book, couldn't resist, and wasn't disappointed when I received it. The pictures are beautiful and I can't wait to start crocheting! Read more
Published on 15 Jun 2008 by C. Saunders
"Irresistible projects" too easy to resist
This book is ok. I got it from the library to check it out before I put my money in it. I don't think I will be buying it. Read more
Published on 21 Nov 2007 by Incredifish
I use this book again and again!
I have just recently learned to crochet and buying this book was the catalyst for me finally getting the hang of it. Read more
Published on 23 Aug 2007 by knitting queen
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