- Paperback: 156 pages
- Publisher: Guild of Master Craftsman Publications Ltd (3 May 2001)
- Language English
- ISBN-10: 1861081928
- ISBN-13: 978-1861081926
- Product Dimensions: 27.6 x 20.8 x 1 cm
- Average Customer Review: 3.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 892,599 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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It's official - crochet is cool! Updated for modern living, stylish, contemporary pieces can be found in the home-making retail outlets and in pages of interiors and lifestyle magazines. The exciting new book offers a fresh approach to the craft, taking you step-by-step through everything you need to know to make beautiful, practical pieces to transform your home - from stitch techniques to selecting. Fifteen inspired projects include: cotton table settings; cushion and pillow covers; bedspreads; throws; baskets; runners; wall hangings; Comprehensive guidelines on the equipment and materials needed to complete the projects. Detailed patterns, step-by-step instructions and stitch techniques. Beautiful detailed shots of finished items and clear, supporting step-by-step colour photographs to guide you through the complexities of design.
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12 of 12 people found the following review helpful:
3.0 out of 5 stars
Not as good as the Harmony Guide Books for real beginners.,
By lindseygedge1@aol.com (United Kingdom) - See all my reviews
This review is from: New Ideas for Crochet: Stylish Projects for the Home (Paperback)
Liked the bright colour photos's though. Author does include how to read crochet patterns which use symbols. There is a lot of background reading, which might put people off buying this book, but it does help bring the craft up to the 21st century. Also the patterns may be a bit boring for some. I personally was expecting more smaller projects. Therefore, I would conclude my review with the book not living up to my expectations and certainly not suitable for those who are beginners.
9 of 9 people found the following review helpful:
3.0 out of 5 stars
Good -- intermediate -- some very nice patterns/projects,
By Bocasdeltorro "bocasdeltorro" (Wokingham, Berkshire United Kingdom) - See all my reviews
This review is from: New Ideas for Crochet: Stylish Projects for the Home (Paperback)
This is a nice, colourful book with a few really nice patterns. But if you are an absolute beginner, even though the photos are very detailed, the instructions are not. I saw the photos and got very excited, as a newbie, but was disappointed to realize that the writer assumed too much knowledge of knitting or other needlework on my part. I think the patterns are lovely, though, and I am glad to have this book in my library. When I am a better, more intermediate, crochet-er, I will return to it. But for now -- not the best for an absolute beginner.
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2.8 out of 5 stars (4 customer reviews) 13 of 13 people found the following review helpful:
3.0 out of 5 stars
Very basic crochet,
By A Customer - Published on Amazon.com
This review is from: New Ideas for Crochet: Stylish Projects for the Home (Paperback)
There are a few simple design ideas but nothing above a beginner level. The designs are charted using a rather strange system but really if it is 10 rows of sc in red, and then ten in yellow you don't need a chart. <G> This might be a book you would want to look at in the library but I don't think you need to buy it.
3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:
1.0 out of 5 stars
Good beginner's book.,
By skypod - Published on Amazon.com
This review is from: New Ideas for Crochet: Stylish Projects for the Home (Paperback)
The only thing New in this book is the photos, which are detailed and excellent for learning the basic major crochet stitches. It's really a learner's book, not an "idea" book. It has basic patterns after the learning section to practice on, and would make a good first crocheter's book because of the photographs. But there's nothing new or interesting otherwise, and it's a total waste of money if you already know how to crochet.
3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:
3.0 out of 5 stars
NEW ideas??,
By K. Hansen - Published on Amazon.com
This review is from: New Ideas for Crochet: Stylish Projects for the Home (Paperback)
Is a solid-color placemat done all in single crochet really a new idea? How about striped cushion covers done all in the same stitch, or bedspreads made with traditional squares? There are a few creative ideas in this book (such as the teddy bear rug and the Aztec table runner), but most could easily be dreamed up by a person with a modicum of crochet experience and creativity.That said, the how-to information in the first half of the book is very good, although all of the instructions and terminology are British. This would be a good book for a beginner if it had an explanation of the differences in American and British terminology and techniques. |
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