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Be at the forefront of a stitching comeback! Tunisian crochet is a generations-old needlework technique that today's crocheters - and knitters - are rediscovering. Also known as afghan stitch, this versatile technique is worked on a long needle with a crochet hook at one end.
Choose from 13 gorgeous projects, including women's garments and accessories as well as home accents
Learn a variety of stitches, from basic to more advanced, including some that look just like knitting
Read a brief history of Tunisian crochet and find out why it's experiencing such a resurgence
Choose from 13 gorgeous projects, including women's garments and accessories as well as home accents
Learn a variety of stitches, from basic to more advanced, including some that look just like knitting
Read a brief history of Tunisian crochet and find out why it's experiencing such a resurgence
About the Author
Sheryl Thies retired from a 35-year career in health care to follow her artistic passion and spend more time outdoors. In addition to designing, she enjoys teaching and writing.
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I'm hooked on "get hooked on Tunisian Crochet", April 8 2011
By Eleanor M. Schatz "Ellie Schatz" - Published on Amazon.com
This review is from: Get Hooked on Tunisian Crochet: Learn How with 13 Projects (Paperback)
"get hooked on Tunisian Crochet" is a gem of a book. Sheryl Thies is a master knitter, and now is known - among Wisconsinites at least and I'm thinking far beyond - as "the guru of Tunisian crochet." I highly recommend the technique, and I highly recommend Sheryl's book. Reading her tutorial on how to get started is almost as good as having her at your side. And the projects are delightful. I've made a number of gorgeous afghans using the simple stitch and my knitting stash. But with this book, I've ventured into new territory. I've made and given the `gourmet popcorn' pillow, pp. 23-25, to a friend who raved about the gift. I've also made the `reversible kickshaw' place mats for my own table- NICE. At the top of my to-do-project list is the `MOTIVATED heretic' shawl. Tunisian crochet is so easy and so much fun it becomes addictive. Sometimes I need to remind myself to pick up my knitting needles. But, this book feeds my desire to stay hooked - with new projects as well as a return to favorites like the popcorn pillow design!
21 of 22 people found the following review helpful
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Excellent book for teaching you Tunisian Crochet, April 20 2011
By B. Matheson - Published on Amazon.com
This review is from: Get Hooked on Tunisian Crochet: Learn How with 13 Projects (Paperback)
Sheryl Thies has done an excellent job with her pattern book on Tunisian crochet. There are several pages of instructions prior to the patterns and they are well written and the artwork is excellent. So far this is my favorite Tunisian crochet pattern book. I usually hesitate to buy full books of patterns because when they arrive there is only one of two patterns I would actually make. Not so with this book. I plan to make at least 8 of these patterns and am currently working on the Tranquil cardigan. The instructions are clear and concise. If you have been wanting to learn Tunisian and immediately be able to make beautiful home accessories, garments or a lovely bag, then this is the pattern book for you.
11 of 11 people found the following review helpful
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Old stitch made new, May 25 2011
By Barbara Rhoades "Jackie of all Trades" - Published on Amazon.com
This review is from: Get Hooked on Tunisian Crochet: Learn How with 13 Projects (Paperback)
I have done Tunisian Crochet since I was in my teens. We didn't call it that but called it Afghan Stitch. It curled up and was hard to get the beginning edge to cooperate with what you were making.No longer! Today we have learned that by using two different hook sizes---one on the base row and the other to create the project, this roll will be mastered if not eliminated. Also, there are patterns for more than just afghans. This book provides ones for place mats and matching coasters, purses, shawls, cardigans and even pillows.
The author also shows more than just the "afghan stitch" I learned as a teen. This stitch is now called Tunisian Simple Stitch and goes under the "bar". There is also Tunisian Knit Stitch and Tunisian Purl Stitch. By using a combination of these three stitches, Ms. Thies creates 13 lovely designs.
There are also sections on the history of this stitch, the hook itself and the best part --- a tutorial on how to do each stitch. The graphs are GREAT and very helpful. Charts for yarn weight, skill levels and crochet hook size are provided at the end of the book. And just in case all of this isn't enough, the covers are folded over to create a "bookmark".
I plan on making several pillows and place mats/coasters for Christmas. What will you make?
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