4 of 4 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars
Not just for Beginners - Very Modern, Fun and Original Projects, May 9 2008
By O. Cortez-Figueroa - Published on Amazon.com
This review is from: Complete Idiots Guide To Crochet Projects Illustrated (Mass Market Paperback)
I didn't think I'd like an "Idiot's Guide" to crochet this much. I'm not a beginner and I LOVE this book! I just bought this book and it is full of very fun, colorful and original projects. I have a lot of crochet books but none of them have this much RECENT and modern variety. The instructions and pictures are very clear. I wish they had more pics online. You'd see how cool this book is.
4 of 4 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars
The perfect beginners guide, Feb 3 2008
By Midwest Book Review - Published on Amazon.com
This review is from: Complete Idiots Guide To Crochet Projects Illustrated (Mass Market Paperback)
Writer of the crafts column 'Notions' for the Raleigh, North Carolina publication 'News & Observer', Marcy Smith is a veteran needlecrafter who began crocheting at the age of 8. In "The Complete Idiot's Guide To Crochet Projects Illustrated" Marcy lays out illustrated step-by-step instructions for sixty crocheting projects that will enable even the most novice of needlecraft enthusiasts to turn out truly remarkable and fun crochet projects ranging from hair scrunchies, bookmarks, and backpacks, to pillows, hats, finger puppets and Kitty Bonbons! Offering a quick refresher on hooks, fibers, stitches, reading patterns, and seaming techniques, "The Complete Idiot's Guide To Crochet Projects Illustrated" also provides detailed lists of the yarns, notions, and everything else each project requires. Of special note are Marcy's insider tips on such things as adding crochet embellishments and edgings, to picking up dropped stitches. "The Complete Idiot's Guide To Crochet Projects Illustrated" is the perfect beginners guide and a highly recommended addition to personal and community library Needlecraft instructional reference collections.
3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars
Excellent buy for crocheters!, Jun 10 2008
By J. Arena - Published on Amazon.com
This review is from: Complete Idiots Guide To Crochet Projects Illustrated (Mass Market Paperback)
The Complete Idiot's Guide to Crochet Projects Illustrated is a solid-gold addition to any crafter's library. Not only will it give you a brush-up on basics, it will take you well into a new world of projects that are original, fun, and quite well explained.
The Complete Idiot's Guides, in general, are valuable tools for any life-long-learner, and this new edition of crochet projects is not a disappointment!
Recommended!