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Product Description
The Crochet Book is an irresistible gift set that is the perfect introduction to this traditional craft. Bringing her modern take to crochet, Cath Kidston has designed a colourful patch cushion that will cheer any room. Using double-knitting weight yarn in six upbeat, bright Cath Kidston colours, you can now make your very own Cath Kidston cushion. Packaged in a bright floral design, re-useable tin, this gift set includes everything you need to make the cushion including six balls of yarn, one red metal 4mm crochet hook plus a double-sided pattern sheet that gives all the instructions for making up the cushion. In addition, the gift set includes a 48 page paperback booklet containing all the essential information on the basic crochet techniques, including foundation chains, single crochet, double crochet, changing colours and finishing off. There are even some alternative ideas for what else you can make with your crochet patches in case a cushion isn't for you. With clearly written instructions accompanied by explanatory diagrams, The Crochet Book will tempt everyone to pick up a hook and start crocheting.
About the Author
One of Britain's leading and most loved designers, Cath Kidston is best known for her vintage-inspired, colourful prints for the home. Cath began her career as an interior designer before opening her first retail shop in London in 1993 selling vintage fabrics and antique furniture. She now has over 35 shops and concessions in the UK and eight in Japan. In addition to their signature cloth prints, the company has developed a wide range of products in response to a growing demand. Everything from bags, cushions, stationery, t-shirts, nightwear and babygrows are all part of the ever-expanding product range. Her popularity has increased year by year since starting a mail order catalogue and website. Cath has published four previous books - In Print, Make!, Sew! and Stitch! with Quadrille - and has a very successful stationery line.
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Most Helpful Customer Reviews
13 of 13 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
An unusual present and bound to be a best-seller with Christmas coming up soon! I know my friend Lesley will love it (I hope she won't mind me describing her as a lady of "mature" years) however many of my younger friends are fans of Cath Kidston too. I like the fact that it includes instructions for those of us who are new to crochet, plus alternative ideas if you don't want to create a cushion. If you don't know what to buy younger friends and relatives for Christmas, then why not buy them this?
10 of 10 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
I have never crocheted before and when I saw this I got it as soon as it was released. I love cath kidston craft books (and just about everything else she makes!) and this book is great because it has everything you need to try out the craft without having to invest in a lot of equipment first off. The instructions are very clear and there's a how to crochet booklet which shows all the stiches. I have now got so into crocheting that I've made some little shoes for my daughter and have a million other ideas for projects.
For a first timer like me this 'book' is perfect and I'm thrilled I've learnt something new!
For a first timer like me this 'book' is perfect and I'm thrilled I've learnt something new!
54 of 58 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
When you buy Cath Kidston you expect quality, because that is what you normally get. I am really disappointed to say that although the tin, crochet guide and pattern are lovely, the quality of wool is disgraceful. You would expect for a price point of £20 in store that it would be at least a simple cotton yarn. It is not. It is an awful, scratchy acrylic. The sort which you would get in a huge bag in a pound shop.
Too add insult to injury, my wool had clearly fallen apart and been re-knotted several times on each ball. If you were to buy this for a beginner I could imagine this being the most discouraging project to start with as the wool literally breaks up in your hands as you work with it.
Instead, I would recommend getting a free pattern off Ravelry and treating yourself to a good quality wool. It will definitely be a more pleasurable experience, and will probably be cheaper too.
Too add insult to injury, my wool had clearly fallen apart and been re-knotted several times on each ball. If you were to buy this for a beginner I could imagine this being the most discouraging project to start with as the wool literally breaks up in your hands as you work with it.
Instead, I would recommend getting a free pattern off Ravelry and treating yourself to a good quality wool. It will definitely be a more pleasurable experience, and will probably be cheaper too.
Most Recent Customer Reviews
OK but with some small problems
This is a really nice gift for anyone who likes craft and crochet. The cushion is very cute and the booklet gives you all the tips you need to start off crocheting. Read more
Published 15 days ago by Ms. E. Howse
Disappointed
I love Cath Kidston but this is a real shame. Having scanned the internet - I am not alone but this kit has not got enough wool in the kit and so many reviews have said exactly the... Read more
Published 22 days ago by Rowena Martin
Disappointed!!
This product looks great from the outside but inside the pattern is very difficult to follow and the wool is of very poor quality. Read more
Published 1 month ago by LadyRJH
Lovely item - pity not enough yarn for project
Lovely presentation of item and started the cushion with ernest. There is an error in the crochet instructions which had me puzzled for a bit ( not a total crochet novice but this... Read more
Published 1 month ago by Wendywd
Poor quality wool, poor quality instructions
My mother bought this tin at a craft evening. She's an experienced crocheter, and she's struggled with the very unclear instructions. Read more
Published 1 month ago by Fiona Berry
Sadly very Shabby
I have been in love with Cath Kidston products for a long time. I saw this and thought I would definitely love to pick up the ability to Crochet. Read more
Published 1 month ago by Jennifer Lou
excellent product
Bought as a xmas for daughter, who was over the moon with it. Good quality and arrived in good time as well.
Published 3 months ago by ceebee
Lovely and easy and neat
I bought this for my 12 year old grand daughter and she loved it and now crotchet quite confidently by herself. Would recommend it for beginners. Read more
Published 3 months ago by Rena
My wife loves it
I bought it as a Christmas stocking filler for my wife. I didn't really expect her to use it as she has shown no interest in crochet (or knitting) since we've been together. Read more
Published 3 months ago by Mr. Simon M. Phillips
Great Little Project!
I bought this set for myself, being a fan of all things Cath Kidston and also an avid fan of crochet (although still fairly amateur!). Read more
Published 3 months ago by Kimmy1802
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