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Essential Crochet: 30 Irresistible Projects for You and Your Home
 
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Essential Crochet: 30 Irresistible Projects for You and Your Home (Hardcover)

by Erika Knight (Author)
3.9 out of 5 stars See all reviews (7 customer reviews)

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  • 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 (7 customer reviews)
  • Amazon.co.uk Sales Rank: 403,797 in Books (See Bestsellers 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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3.0 out of 5 stars Did the proof-reader take a day off?, 9 April 2007
By J. Laycock (Carlisle, UK) - See all my reviews
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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.
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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:
3.0 out of 5 stars "Irresistible projects" too easy to resist, 21 Nov 2007
By Incredifish (Barcelona, Catalonia, (not Spain!)) - See all my reviews
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. There sure are pretty projects to make, but their classic style, sometimes bordering on corny (the heirloom section specially), doesn't really suit my home. I love the blanket on the cover and a couple of pillows inside the book, but I don't think they make the buy worth it for me. Then again, what most interests me is exploring the possibilities of the craft, and this is rather plain from this angle. There is one bag made with leather thongs which is stimulating. The rest is pretty, nice and cute, and nothing else.
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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars I use this book again and again!, 23 Aug 2007
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I have just recently learned to crochet and buying this book was the catalyst for me finally getting the hang of it. There are lots of really lovely ideas in here and I have referred to it again and again. I have found the patterns to be easy to follow so far and as I am not as experienced as some that has to recommend it - especially for the crocheted bunny baby present and lovely jewellery at the back!
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3.0 out of 5 stars Puzzling in parts...
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. Read more
Published 1 month ago by Gillian M. Wood

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent
This book is inspiring and certainly I went straight out to buy some hooks and yarn, lovely pictures and good quality book.
Published 5 months ago by Angela C

3.0 out of 5 stars 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 11 months ago by Jen

5.0 out of 5 stars 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 13 months ago by C. Saunders

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