I found HOW TO CROCHET more like a how to for someone just
starting to crochet. Sara Delaney though has a very unique
way to teach crochet. Delaney's goal is to make the crafter
new to crochet comfortable with needles, yarns and patterns.
A primer of sorts. Delaney recognizes that one of the
biggest challenges of even an experienced crochet is making
a good foundation chain and working the first row -- you see
there's no real substance to grab onto. Ah ha -- so how
about
practicing your stitches first on a piece of holey tulle. A
genius way to start and help the newcomer gain some needed
practice while acquiring confidence.
Delaney patiently walks you through basic stitches, turning
stitches and some neat rules on how to make perfect turns
for
every type of crochet stitch.
Actually the foundation chain primer doesn't start for
several pages.
Delaney style is conversational and I loved the way she
makes the reader feel as though she is talking right to
them.
Delaney provides all the rules you should need to be
successful. All she asks is that you give yourself time to
practice and with her tips and hints you'll be crocheting up
a storm in no time.
In HOW TO CROCHET Sara Delaney breaks it down by the
numbers. Even an old pro can learn some new tricks. She
breaks down the patterns -- simply illustrating how to read
them. There's no denying success and Delaney's goals are
definitely accomplished in this wonderful how to book.
The perfect guide for beginners! Sara Delaney shows you her
techniques for working a basic chain and creating single and
double chain stitches. You'll learn about changing colors,
joining, fastening off, reading crochet patterns, and
working with different shapes. Working on small projects,
such as a simple potholder or scarf, gives you the practice
and experience you need before you move on to crocheting
more complex patterns on your own.
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