Everyday Crochet is your new must-have collection of crochet designs. Doris Chan, the author of Amazing Crochet Lace, presents 25 patterns for fresh and fashion-forward attire, with a variety of customisable options. With basic crochet skills, you can crochet tops, dresses, jackets, layering pieces and accessories - a wardrobe of versatile garments that can be mixed, matched and layered with the clothes women already have in the closet. Also included are techniques for shaping stitches in pattern and a special focus on shells of all kinds. Using a variety of closed and open stitches, yarns and colour ways, you can make wearable ensembles for any season and any mood. Many patterns offer simple fitting tips and options for adjusting length, sleeve and neckline, as well as sizing for ample figures to help achieve a signature look. Whether youre a crochet newbie seeking inspiration or an old pro looking for a new take on this fun craft, Everyday Crochet is packed full of innovative designs for stylish, up-to-the-minute crochet clothing and accessories.
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79 of 79 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
This is one of the only books that I have purchased and thought that every garment in the book was wearable not just by the young but by every age group. I am very happy with the book and it is refreshing to have patterns shaped for the curvy lady with bust shapings if desired. I have made one from the book already and will work my way through it. It really lives up to it's name of every day crochet. It is not full of impractical openwork purely decorative items but sweaters, tops and jackets that could be worn equally to work or play. Crocheting from the top down gives scope for adaptation in length of body and sleeves. The only drawback for me is the US terminology and yarns but UK equivalents can be found by tension swatching.
One of the best crochet books that I have bought.
One of the best crochet books that I have bought.
34 of 34 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
I am really pleased with this book.`Although there are 19 patterns for tops/cardigans, many of them are variations on a basic pattern. Although this means you have to jump from page to page a little, it also means that once you have crocheted one pattern, you have the hang of many others. I particularly like "Runaround"- a short sleeved, crew necked jumper which looked really good on my daughter and "Mei-mei" (the one on the cover) -I have made this about 5 times already - as soon as I have made one mei-mei, someone else sees it and asks if I can make them one! As it is quick to make and only takes less than 200 grams of DK yarn I am happy to oblige.
This book is about the only book I have ever found with realistic, "wearable" crochet garments in it!
This book is about the only book I have ever found with realistic, "wearable" crochet garments in it!
30 of 30 people found the following review helpful
By G. Burrell
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I bought this book on the 5 star reviews and I have not been disappointed
It is American and by the well known crochet designer Doris Chan.
Usually American designs are so often done in chunky/bulky yarns in double(single) crochet resulting in a hard unyeilding fabric
Joy! nothing thicker here than double knitting (or #4 for the USA)
The patterns are all worked from the top down and all in a shell pattern
This makes for unobtrusive shaping. (Bust shaping included too, good!)Slight shame that there is no other stitch pattern but I can live with that, perhaps the yarn can be then an important part of the design.
The yarns are American but brand names are given with yardage so substituting can be done.
All designs go from 30ish inches bust to 50ish some to 60 inch, another advantage of the American designers they have to cater for the larger lady!!
Really good designs cardigans,bolero,jumpers,coats and some belts to add if wanted. Even instructions to make your own button & bead 'cuff' links to close the garments.
I can see me making lots of these designs
Well done Doris a great book.
It is American and by the well known crochet designer Doris Chan.
Usually American designs are so often done in chunky/bulky yarns in double(single) crochet resulting in a hard unyeilding fabric
Joy! nothing thicker here than double knitting (or #4 for the USA)
The patterns are all worked from the top down and all in a shell pattern
This makes for unobtrusive shaping. (Bust shaping included too, good!)Slight shame that there is no other stitch pattern but I can live with that, perhaps the yarn can be then an important part of the design.
The yarns are American but brand names are given with yardage so substituting can be done.
All designs go from 30ish inches bust to 50ish some to 60 inch, another advantage of the American designers they have to cater for the larger lady!!
Really good designs cardigans,bolero,jumpers,coats and some belts to add if wanted. Even instructions to make your own button & bead 'cuff' links to close the garments.
I can see me making lots of these designs
Well done Doris a great book.
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cardigan
so easy and very fashionable patterns now avaible in crochet. all crochet patterns were useualy for dressing tables and covers fro chairs
Published 22 days ago by cheryl ann baker
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Not for beginners
All the patterns are labelled as either intermediate or expert. The product description suggests this is suitable for beginners - it absolutely isn't. Read more
Published 1 month ago by Morag
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Top down crochet tops
I was very excited by the designs but tied up in knots trying to understand the way the patterns were written. Read more
Published 5 months ago by Mrs. Christine M. Truscott
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very usable patterns
This is a book of useful patterns, have not attempted one yet but I will when I get time. There is no wastage of space with throws, cushion covers etc. Read more
Published 9 months ago by lorraine sabiena
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a surprise
at first I didn't think much of the book and the models. I found them quite repetitive and always using shell patterns. Read more
Published 13 months ago by C. D. J. Gray
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A good addition to my Library.
I love the patterns in this book as they are crocheted top down
so the garment can be tried on while work is in progress. Read more
so the garment can be tried on while work is in progress. Read more
Published 14 months ago by Mrs J Serginson
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heeeelp
im trying to do Eves rib tunic,im stuck,on row 4-11 for 2 days i have studied and crocheted and unpicked,and im only on row 4!!!! Read more
Published 18 months ago by lizzyloma
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useful patterns
I have owned this book for about six months and have made several items from it.
Good things: there are several different options for bust and waist shaping, and variety in... Read more
Good things: there are several different options for bust and waist shaping, and variety in... Read more
Published 20 months ago by Knitting Nellie
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Fantastic and Stylish
This is a really well-written book of classy designs which are dateless and easily adaptable for all figures. Read more
Published 21 months ago by PenFriend
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A great present
I bought this title as a Christmas present for my mum, and she loved it. I cannot comment on it too much, but can say my mum has a lot of experience at crocheting and she really... Read more
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