"Great gift choice for any crafters on your list"
Reviewed by Sandra Wurman
Posted December 11, 2014
Non-Fiction
I really enjoy the fact that I can both knit and crochet.
My sister taught me to knit. My mother taught me to
crochet. My crochet skills were very basic but over the
years grew with more complex and challenging projects.
Even so there were some areas that were more trial and
error than based on actual proficiency.
That is why I tackled THE CROCHET ANSWER BOOK. At first
glance it looks like its target audience is the novice
crocheter but I was amazed at the amount of hints and
tips that I gleaned from the pages by Edie Eckman.
Eckman's philosophy is simple -- a confident crocheter is
a happy productive one. .
THE CROCHET ANSWER BOOK is a reference book for the many
facets of the craft.
Eckman acknowledges the amount of information available
on the internet but reminds us that a picture is worth a
thousand words. In CROCHET ANSWER BOOK she illustrates
every concept she discusses and the extra bonus is that
the techniques are shown for both right handed and left
handed crafters.
I'll share with you two of my most favorite hints. Number
one under tools to carry in your project bag was listed a
latch hook to help weave short or difficult ends -- pure
genius. Number two concerned working with slippery yarns
such as ribbons Eckman suggests weaving the yarn on a
diagonal -- first in one direction and then back in
opposite -- again a wonderful insightful solution to a
rather common problem. Both of these suggestions will
help knitters as well as crocheters -- another bonus to
this book.
To the knitters out there THE CROCKET ANSWER BOOK is a
valuable addition to your craft library. Keep in mind all
the times edging and decorating is done with crochet
hooks. Not to worry THE CROCHET ANSWER BOOK includes
edging too.
For those crocheters who want to design their own
projects Edie Eckman provides a detailed plan on how to
size, compute stitches and compare possible yarn choices.
THE CROCHET ANSWER BOOK by Edie Eckman is a one stop
shopping experience for anyone who wants to learn how to
crochet or hone their skills. THE CROCHET ANSWER BOOK is
priced just right for all crafters.
SUMMARY
Edie Eckman's classic Q&A reference is better than ever!
You'll find helpful answers to even more crochet
questions,
including new questions on broomstick lace, linked
stitches,
crochet cables, and much more. You'll also find
illustrations for left-handed crocheters; up-to-the-minute
information on new internet resources; and an expanded
section on unusual techniques like Tunisian crochet.
Whatever your level of expertise, you'll love having Edie
Eckman's expert advice available at the turn of apage!
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