Simple Crochet brings a modern twist to a traditional craft. Using a stunning range of natural materials—some unexpected—Erika Knight shows how to produce 20 elegant pieces for the home, ranging from cushions, throws and slippers, to boxes and baskets. What is more, you need no previous experience! Simple Crochet uses only a couple of basic stitches and step-by-step instructions give you all the know-how you need to master them. The appealing and original designs are worked in a contemporary color palette based on neutrals with touches of vibrant color, and will fit easily into modern interiors as well as more traditional ones. Simple Crochet is a must for anyone who wants to use their creativity to make simple but beautiful textiles for their home.
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About the Author
ERIKA KNIGHT is an internationally renowned textile designer and fashion consultant. Her highly acclaimed knitting books, Simple Knits for Easy Living and Simple Knits for Cherished Babies, have earned her an enthusiastic following. She trained in Fine Art in Brighton, England, and has worked as a design consultant for a number of leading fashion companies and retailers in the U.K. and America.
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By Nikki
Format:Paperback
I bought Simple Crochet today, inspired by it's lovely "Modern Afghan" pattern that I saw finished and displayed on a website. The basic design of the book is very trendy, very pleasing to the eye and I wouldn't be embarassed to have this lying on my coffee table. The photographs of project patterns are beautiful. The instructions are very easy to follow, in my opinion and the photographs showing how to do simple stitches are extremely clear. It also has helpful information on yarn types (weights and colors), gauges, and crochet hooks.
Overall, I think this is a lovely book. However, Simple Crochet is just that: simple. It only shows a small handful how-to-do stitch sections, so if you are looking for something more comprehensive, choose another book.
By Michelle
Format:Paperback
this book is just a treat. as usual with Erika Knight's books the layout is wonderful; full page photos, photo instructions of stitiches (not drawn ones which are confusing sometimes) and lush photos of yarn and finished projects. no garments here, except the slippers featured on the cover. this is all home dec - afghans, baskets, pillows... many have been done before - but so what! for instance, she explains how to crochet an edging onto sheets or towels - we've seen this before but it still looks fresh and beautiful in modern materials and a stunning presentation.
this is such a great time to be a crocheter; there are many MANY wonderful books being published this year, and this ia worthwhile addition for a novice as well as someone more exeperienced.
4 of 4 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
The book is well written, using unique materials, imaginative ideas, and the patterns seem well written to me. I've seen other people make simply beautiful things with these patterns.
That said, my biggest problem with this book, is I really feel the photographs don't do the patterns justice. They're all great pictures, but they all look like they should be side photos, and not a main picture. They don't usually show the whole work, and tend to be too close to the work to give you a full view of what it would look like finished. I saw a finished work from the book online in another crocheter's journal, and I said to myself that I didn't remember seeing that in the book at ALL. I looked back, and realized it was one of the close up pictured items. Not a good way to sell a book.
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Nice coffee table book, but...
...it does not always provide pictures to clarify the sometimes confusing directions. I have been crocheting for about a month, and based on the reviews, this seemed to be an ideal... Read more
Published on July 15 2004 by A. Ownby
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Not your grandmother's crochet book!
I'm not a fan of the slippers pictured on the cover, but as soon as I looked inside, I knew I had to have this book! Read more
Published on Mar 25 2004
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beautiful projects
I've been knitting for a while now and I picked up this book on a whim to expand my repetoire. The projects in it are really beautiful. Read more
Published on Mar 23 2004
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Outstanding Beginning Book
I am a self taught beginner. I only know one stitch - the single crochet. This book allowed to me make wonderful things with this one stitch. Read more
Published on Feb 6 2004 by "robinscpa"
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Still have questions
I still have questions after looking at the book. I am doing something dreadfully wrong and can't figure it out from the little pictures. Read more
Published on Dec 30 2003 by Bethanie Frank
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Simple Crochet
I gave this book a rating of four stars becuase I "simply wanted more". It is a book of great inspiration and leads the reader to imaginative ideas and projects of their... Read more
Published on Dec 30 2003 by Belinda M Borbely
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simple inspiration
A wonderful display of color and simplicity. I ordered this book even though I have been crocheting for years and still was inspired and learned something (especially about... Read more
Published on Sep 24 2003
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Lovely book may encourage you to crochet
This is a handsome book by craft author Erika Knight. Her style is "natural"--neutral colors, simple lines. Read more
Published on Sep 19 2003 by Joanna Daneman
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Simple Crochet is Beautiful Crochet
I rec'd my copy of this book today and, with great anticipation, happily browsed every page. I am writing to report that this is one of the most beautiful, functional crochet books... Read more
Published on Sep 8 2003 by H. Candelaria
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