At last, crocheters without the benefit of a friendly instructor can find thehelp they need in this clear, accessible guide. Whether the reader has neverheld a crochet hook, or is an experienced crocheter, Righetti delivers sound,common-sense advice. Photos and illustrations.
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Maggie Righetti, author of Knitting in Plain English, and The Universal Yarn Finder, was an internationally recognized authority on knitting and crochet.
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Format:Paperback
When I bought this book, I thought it would have good diagrams, good patterns and good advice. It did not have any of the above. Miss Righetti sounds too matronly, always talking about "mother nature", "foremothers", "She", meaning God. I think this is all fine, but I got tired of all the redundancy. The diagrams where not clear, and old looking! All in all, I would not recommend this book! Trust me!
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Format:Paperback
I'm glad I got this book at a closeout price, because as an experienced crocheter, I didn't find much of value in this book other than a couple of edging and motif patterns. On the other hand, I probably would have appreciated this when I was teaching myself to crochet. The author has a pleasing writing style, but the book is peppered with Mommie Dearest anecdotes that I could have done without. Maybe her own experiences with her mother are what made her so rigid about some aspects of crocheting, such as how to hold the hook. And, just to add a pet peeve of mine: Pattern instructions are set in italics, which are more difficult to read than straight type. As any publication designer worth her salt knows, italics should be used sparingly --certainly not for directions.
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Format:Paperback
I learned to knit in Ms. Righetti's "Knitting in Plain English". With that knowledge, even when some of her directions were hard to understand, I let common sense take over. I am dissappointed in her lessons at the end of the book. I felt they were very "dated" and "grandma-ish". Crocheting is so trendy and hip right now, I would have enjoyed patterns that were more modern. (Yes, I know this book was written in '88.) So, all in all this is a good reference book for crocheting. But I wouldn't recommend it for the patterns in the lesson chapters.
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Good instruction book but .....
I like this book and the way M's Righetti writes about crochet and her love of the craft. The instructions are generally good but the diagrams leave a lot to be desired. Read more
Published on Jan 10 2003 by Patricia R. Andersen
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Great book for beginners
It's worth buying this book just for the pattern of Queen Anne's lace. About a year ago, I decided to take up crocheting again because I felt I was getting arthritis in my... Read more
Published on Dec 29 2002 by Deborah Jacob
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Great book for beginners
It's worth buying this book just for the pattern of Queen Anne's lace. About a year ago, I decided to take up crocheting again because I felt I was getting arthritis in my... Read more
Published on Dec 29 2002 by Deborah Jacob
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Good for beginners, but full of outdated analogies.
... The wording used in this guide is the best I have found. That is, it's the best while describing exactly how to crochet different stitches - not the overabundant use of... Read more
Published on Dec 8 2002 by bluegreencrow
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Great instruction book for those who want to learn crochet
I read a crochet instruction booklet written toward young girls to learn how to crochet about a month ago. I wish I would have had this book to begin with instead. Read more
Published on Nov 15 2002 by Amy
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Very Infomative.....
This book is a keeper! I have been an avid crocheter for over 20 years (Certified Instructor) and this book has something for beginners to advanced. Read more
Published on May 7 2002 by Trish
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A Must Have for Beginners and Experts Alike
I've been crocheting for over 20 years and I *still* refer to this book on occasion. Even if you already know all your basic stitches, this book is so detailed, I'm sure it's got... Read more
Published on Sep 6 2001 by Julianne Hathaway
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Excellent at explaining things
This book is wonderful! I used it on my third attempt to learn crochet, and I finally got it! She explains crochet in both words and diagrams, while most instruction manuals are... Read more
Published on Jan 2 2001 by Erica L. Andersen
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Mom couldn't teach me, but this book did!
My mom, left handed, couldn't teach me, right handed, but this book did wonderfully. The pictures are clear and the text offers excellent description to follow. Read more
Published on Nov 15 2000 by "deborahl"
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Crocheting in Plain English
I decided I wanted to crochet and ordered this book. It was absolutely wonderful! The instructions were fitting for the title - they were in "plain English" and very... Read more
Published on Feb 1 2000 by Charlene S. Bryant
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