Debbie does crochet! Debbie Stoller, the "knitting superstar", has been leading an entire movement of hip young knitters with her "New York Times" best seller "Stitch 'n Bitch" and it's follow up "Stitch 'n Bitch Nation". But guess what? For every one knitter in the world there are three crocheters - which translates into millions of hip and crafty crocheter's ready to be happy hookers with stitch 'n bitch attitude. Written in cheeky chick style, this heavily illustrated book - featuring four-colour photographs and instructional illustrations throughout - is chock full of instruction, inspiration, and to-die-for designs, from a fishnet skullcap to a lacy evening wrap. For knitters and new crocheter's exploring the hook comes the primer, a discussion of tools, what the gauges mean, plus basic techniques and stitch patterns - including the chain stitch, picot, flowers, filet crochet, changing yarns, and finishing. 40 fabulous funky projects - and no there are no grandma's doilies!
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Stoller's "Stitch 'N Bitch" and "Stitch 'N Bitch Nation" have become icons of the knitting craze: every hip young needleworker has at least one of them next to the yarn stash. Now, she uses the same approach that made her knitting books so successful in this entree to sexed-up hookwork that takes pains to show crocheting isn't for grandma anymore. Stoller provides everything short of the hook and yarn a crafter will need to learn how to crochet. From a history of the craft to mind-bogglingly complete instructions and dozens of charted and explained patterns (the majority of which are for women's clothing and accessories--there are no afghans here), it's all presented in Stoller's bright, witty style and accompanied by cheery color photographs. Beginners will like the easy construction of the "Stripes (and Stripes) Forever Scarf," and intermediate crocheters will enjoy whipping up a "Cupcake," a purple sweater confection. Experienced crocheters have patterns here too, such as the astonishing lace "Go For Baroque" sweater. This latest entry into the "Stitch 'N Bitch" canon is sure to be another bestseller.
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114 of 114 people found the following review helpful
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Loved it! I have been knitting since I was 5 (nearly 30 years) but could never crochet, being left handed neither of my Grans could get their heads round it being backwards, so when I heard this was coming out I was very pleased. I have both Debbie Stollers stitch and bitch books and this is very much in the same vein. Great history, personal stories, and best of all for me patient and well explained instructions. Also loads of very cool patterns - where else would you find a crochet cowboy hat? After very little time I have made a flower and I think mastered the basic stitches. Other patterns are skirt, halter top,i-pod cozies,shawl, scarves, afghans, toys, bags, accesories, cape, slippers, gloves, doormat and more! It was interesting coming to this 3rd book as someone who really needed the basic instructions this time rather than just the funky patterns - now I realise how good her writing is. Fantastic value, can't wait for her next one. P.S. it's still a challenge being a south paw but it's worth a go.
56 of 56 people found the following review helpful
By Jen
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this is a super book. Neither of my grans can crochet and my mum claimed to know how but when it came to it she actually didn't have a clue. I've tried to learn from online tutorials and other books in the past but they were all useless so I was getting desperate. With this book I learned in less than a week. The instructions and diagrams are clear and the patterns are all nice things you might actually make. My only complaint is that all the patterns are for worsted weight yarn and all the patterns are for branded yarns that I can't find anywhere (the book is American). But that's a small gripe since you can convert them for yarn you like.
53 of 54 people found the following review helpful
By K. Hodge
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This book is amazing. I have tried to learn to crochet before using the "Crochet for dummies" book which made me assume i really was a dummy as i couldn't understand it! I spent many frustrating hours attempting to make things and getting nowhere. However, Debbie Stoller is a genius and in half an hour i had learnt all the different basic stitches as well as how to crochet in a circle. The book is funny as well as informative and has really detailed instructions and pictures. Obviously written by someone who can remember what it's like to have no idea how to crochet! Good stuff.
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I'm a Happy Hooker are you a Happy Hooker?
I love this book the introduction is full of interesting facts about crochet and is easy to follow with diagrams to help people of all levels improve and learn the skills needed to... Read more
Published 6 days ago by Cherlene Walmsley
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Fantastic
Fantastic, at last I understand. This book is so cool, wish I'd bought it earlier, months ago. Thank you so much
Published 1 month ago by mandy scott
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A comprehensive introduction to crochet
I learnt to knit using the first Stitch and Bitch knitting book so chose this book as an introduction to crochet. Read more
Published 1 month ago by Stockport Consumer
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Very useful
Recommended to me by an experienced crocheter, I found it very helpful. I would recommend this for any crochet beginners
Published 1 month ago by Annette
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Excellent
This book is brilliant for the new crocheter. Also it arrived well packaged and only afew days aftrer ordering. Very pleased.
Published 2 months ago by Linda Peace
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A very good book for a beginner
I got this book for my sister who is learning to crochet, there are a variety of projects at different skill levels, and she's enjoying learning from it. Read more
Published 3 months ago by Jess
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fantastic introduction to crochet
What a gem! all the hints / tips and techniques to get you hooked or to resurrect a forgotten talent. Wittingly written
Published 3 months ago by U. Healy
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Great book
Present for my niece who is working her way through it. Nice simple steps, clear to follow instructions. A hit :)
Published 4 months ago by Jane E Jennings
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I am obviously living on a different planet
I love the title and was seduced by all the reviews saying how wonderful.
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Published 5 months ago by B. Mitchell-innes
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fantastic but please. give us the ebook too
great book. so good my partners borrowed my copy for at least the last 6
months its so good. that it the one we keep in the crochet bag
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