- Paperback: 144 pages
- Publisher: Storey Publishing, LLC (April 3 2004)
- Language: English
- ISBN-10: 1580175473
- ISBN-13: 978-1580175470
- Product Dimensions: 1.3 x 22.9 x 22.3 cm
- Shipping Weight: 522 g
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: #503,825 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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Product Description
From Publishers Weekly
Eschewing the afghan and doily patterns often found in crocheting books, this colorful guide offers an assortment of trendier alternatives handpicked to appeal to women in their 20s and 30s. Those new to crocheting should have no trouble mastering the first pattern (a cell phone case made with a luxurious yet hard-to-find suede yarn), and the Striped Skinny Scarf and Basic Scarf with fringe will be a breeze for beginners. The Bamboo Handle Purse and Posh Frock, on the other hand, require some sewing savvy, and the directions on how to create decorative posies and flower pins look easier than they really are. Jensen, a veteran craft and needlepoint designer, describes the basics of yarn weight, hook size and gauge in an easy-to-follow manner, and the accompanying illustrations elucidate details that are difficult to explain (such as hand and hook positioning). While her prose is not as exuberant or as playful as one would expect from a guide touting its projects as "sassy," "bold" and "hip," the book’s creative patterns and vibrant photographs more than compensate. Color photos throughout.
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Copyright © Reed Business Information, a division of Reed Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved.
Book Description
Hooked on Crochet offers 20 fabulous crochet projects, including hats, bags, clothing, andhome accessories. If you love the look but have never crocheted, this is the book for you! First-time crocheters will learn the basic techniques, step by step, as they complete beautiful projects to wear,use,and give as gifts.Start with a long, simple scarf made from novelty yarns. Then, move on to a throw pillow in jewel tones inspired by the fabrics of India. Make a fashion statement with a lacy tank top, a cloche-style hat, or a short cardigan in your favorite delicious shades. Try a beaded crocheted fringe for a lamp shade, crocheted trim for a hammock, and even elegant crocheted edgings for pillows, sheets, and napkins.Whether you're new to crocheting or need a refresher course, Hooked on Crochet makes crocheting a snap.
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4.2 out of 5 stars (9 customer reviews)
71 of 74 people found the following review helpful
4.0 out of 5 stars
Several nice scarves...., Jan 30 2005
By Dianne Foster "Di" - Published on Amazon.com
This review is from: Hooked on Crochet: 20 Sassy Projects (Paperback)
HOOKED ON CROCHET includes many nifty projects, including a beautiful striped scarf and a granny square scarf both of which I have made or am in the process of making. I made the striped scarf in shades of purple, mauve, and lavender for my 12-year old granddaughter and she loved it. Now I'm making another one for me.Another scarf featured in this book is constructed of a single color (lime cotton) with detail provided by the contrasting pattern created by alternating rows of single, half-double and double crochet stitches.
The book also includes the ususal impractical items like a crocheted skirt (even if you line them they sag) and a teeney-weeney bikini (the bottom will also sag and may come off in the pool if you aren't careful).
Jensen's book includes a nice discussion on hooks and yarn types the crocheter will find useful, as well as some basic stitch instructions and a brief digression in an appendix on 'instructions for lefties'.
46 of 50 people found the following review helpful
4.0 out of 5 stars
Overall well done, Jan 28 2005
By Kristie Haynes - Published on Amazon.com
This review is from: Hooked on Crochet: 20 Sassy Projects (Paperback)
When I first wrote a review for this book I was kind of skeptical. Now that i have owned it for a while and completed a couple of the projects I am editing my review because I like it more than I thought! I made the skirt from page 114 and it is my favorite thing I've ever crocheted. Candi is great at giving precise instructions, and the designs can be easily modified.
32 of 34 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars
Very Nice projects, Jan 4 2005
By Bonnie - Published on Amazon.com
This review is from: Hooked on Crochet: 20 Sassy Projects (Paperback)
I like the book immediately after browsing through Hip to Crochet & this one. "Hip" is also good but has more patterns on garments which I think look bulky but they have a very nice circular shawl pattern. Like this book better as the step by step drawings are clear and patterns interesting, esp the sweet top in the book. But the last 2 projects are not that interesting, it imitates macrame - cover for a lamp, edgings for hammock. But I hope the author will come out with more books & patterns.
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