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Stitch 'n Bitch Crochet: The Happy Hooker
 
 

Stitch 'n Bitch Crochet: The Happy Hooker (Paperback)

by Debbie Stoller (Author)
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  • Paperback: 256 pages
  • Publisher: Workman Publishing (1 Feb 2006)
  • Language English
  • ISBN-10: 0761139850
  • ISBN-13: 978-0761139850
  • Product Dimensions: 20.1 x 20.1 x 2.3 cm
  • Average Customer Review: 4.6 out of 5 stars See all reviews (37 customer reviews)
  • Amazon.co.uk Sales Rank: 2,808 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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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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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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5.0 out of 5 stars from Leeds, 12 Mar 2006
By Clare Martin (Leeds, West Yorkshire United Kingdom) - See all my reviews
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.
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32 of 32 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Take it from a crochet virgin, 20 April 2006
By Jen (Glasgow) - See all my reviews
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.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Cracking crochet!, 5 Jun 2006
By K. Hodge (Oxford, England) - See all my reviews
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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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4.0 out of 5 stars Poor layout, but some lovely designs
You will either love or hate the designs in this book.
Quite alot of horrors!
I bought it for one jacket pattern " Go for barque" which I'm still struggling with... Read more
Published 20 days ago by l black

5.0 out of 5 stars thankyou debbie stoller!
This is excellent. i'm a knitter usually but i've always wanted to crochet and now i can, thanks to this brilliant wonderful book. Read more
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3.0 out of 5 stars Could we have a UK edition?
I liked this book and found the style very engaging but as I used it to teach myself I'm now struggling with British patterns as we use the same terms to mean different things... Read more
Published 3 months ago by Annebythegate

5.0 out of 5 stars Wonderful!
The perfect book for beginners like me.
It makes crochet approachable and easier to understand and the projects are just wonderful and easy to do!!! Read more
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I have used this book to teach myself to crochet with absolutely no previous experience. It also covers a lot of background info on hooks and yarn which was very useful for the... Read more
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5.0 out of 5 stars another happy hooker
This is a good up to date crochet book. It has plenty of revision of stitches and techniques followed by a good selection of easy and more complex patterns. Read more
Published 5 months ago by cathddu

4.0 out of 5 stars Great Value beginner book
I am glad I bought this book; the first half teaches you how to crochet and is really for complete beginners upwards; it is very clear and easy to follow and has handy reference... Read more
Published 5 months ago by L. J. Giddings

4.0 out of 5 stars Refreshing!
Most books of this nature are targeted at either the beginner covering just the basics or they are quite advanced with complex patterns that require competent understanding. Read more
Published 6 months ago by Miss K

5.0 out of 5 stars Crochet Queen!
This was my first attempt at crocheting and I'm definately not a natural (took me a long time to pick it up and I'm still not great) but this book is excellent, the illustrations... Read more
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