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Teach Yourself Visually Crocheting (Teach Yourself Visually)
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wow

perfect reference book

Best Beginner Crochet Book

Amazing crochet book!

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Teach Yourself Visually Crocheting (Teach Yourself Visually)
Kim P. Werker , and Cecily Keim
Manufacturer: Visual
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Paperback

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ASIN: 0764596411

Book Description

Do you learn faster by seeing and doing than by wading through tedious instructions? Then pick up some yarn and a hook and get crocheting! Teach Yourself VISUALLY Crocheting shows you the basics—photo by photo and stitch by stitch. You begin with the basic tools and stitches and progress through variations, more complex stitches like Tunisian crochet, and techniques for reading patterns. With designs ranging from a simple but practical baby rattle to a cozy, fluffy cardigan, you'll be creating masterpieces in no time.

Concise two-page lessons show you all the steps to a skill and are ideal for quick review

Each skill or techniqueis defined and described
Detailed color photos demonstrate each step
Step-by-step instructions accompany each photo
Helpful tips provide additional guidance

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This highly VISUAL guide makes it easier than ever to get hooked on crocheting The approximately 30 million crocheters in the U.S. make crocheting one of today's hottest hobbies. This VISUAL guide makes it easy to pick up a hook and a ball of yarn and get stitching, with clear, step-by-step presentations of techniques accompanied by detailed color photos that show readers exactly what to do. The book's more than 20 patterns everything from blankets to mittens to a man's necktie appeal to hip, modern crocheters. Kim P. Werker (Vancouver, BC, Canada) runs the online magazine Crochet Me (www.crochetme.com). Cecily Keim (Los Angeles, CA) teaches crochet classes at the Unwind yarn store.

Customer Reviews:

wow.......2007-09-04

thanks for the book... i'l learning how to crocheting now :) very useful book ...

perfect reference book.......2007-08-24

I love this book. I keep it in my yarn basket next to my recliner. I'm always referring to it. The pictures are clear. No drawings like a lot of books use. This has real clear photos. Very easy to understand. Very well written. I can't recommend this enough. Thanks Kim! I love your book!

Best Beginner Crochet Book .......2007-08-08

People have different learning styles. If you're a visual learner and new to crochet, this is the book to get. I had not crocheted anything in years and needed a good, uncomplicated book to get me going again. I ordered this and "Crocheting for Dummies" which intimidated me a bit with too many words and too few pictures. Both are good books, but "Teach Yourself Visually Crocheting" is the one I am continually refering to for guidance.

Amazing crochet book!.......2007-07-11

I've learned crochet from "Start Crochet / Crochet Basics" by Jan Eaton, a good illustrated book with clear instructions, but I've got bored within few months and stop crochet for more than a year. I decided to start again recently and bought this book. I was surprised after leafing through the pages; I didn't know that so many techniques exist!
I loved the way each technique and pattern is presented: clear step by step photos, pattern explained using crochet terminology and then in plain English. I finally understood the terminologies used in advanced books and on internet projects and now I can easily follow a pattern. Also I found out that I was doing crucial mistakes as result most of my projects weren't looking right as show in the final photos (one of the reasons I've got bored).
A great book for learning crochet but also to have it as a reference no matter at which stage you are.

Happy Customer.......2007-05-13

I am very pleased with this book. It is very instructive and helpful.

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How to Crochet
Pauline Turner
Manufacturer: Collins & Brown
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Binding: Hardcover

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ASIN: 1855858274

Book Description

“A complete crochet course presented as a series of workshops...that cover not only standard crochet but also Tunisian, broomstick, and hairpin crochet. Each workshop features an illustrative project, full-color illustrations of techniques, and step-by-step instructions....Public libraries will want to add this title to their short list of essential crochet books.”—Library Journal.

Teach Yourself Visually Handspinning (Teach Yourself Visually Consumer)

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Disappointing
Excellent book!
Teach yourself visually handspinning
Learn how to do it all

Teach Yourself Visually Handspinning (Teach Yourself Visually Consumer)
Judith MacKenzie McCuin
Manufacturer: Visual
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Binding: Paperback

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ASIN: 0470098457

Book Description

With its soothing, meditative effect, handspinning is a relaxing hobby, and the beautiful yarns you create are an even better reward. This visual guide shows you the basics, beginning with the tools and fibers, and takes you through spinning, plying, making novelty yarns, using exotic fibers, dyeing, and more. Whether you use an inexpensive hand spindle or splurge on a spinning wheel, stick with wool or try alpaca, cashmere, or cotton, you'll learn how to create fun, original, one-of-a-kind yarns that you can knit or weave into truly unique, handmade, and all-natural creations.

Concise two-page lessons show you all the steps to a skill and are ideal for quick review

The skill demonstrated is defined and described
Detailed color photos demonstrate each step
Step-by-step instructions accompany each photo
Helpful tips provide additional guidance

Customer Reviews:

Disappointing.......2007-09-08

This book had a lot of potential - great spinning teacher, big publisher, professional layout and photographer - but the execution leaves a lot to be desired. The overall impression I had was that of a spinning class for beginners where the teacher says "Spinning is a great hobby, you can do this, and this, and this, and this, it's really great - well, sorry, I don't have the time to explain HOW you do it, but you'll figure it out". There's supposedly a little bit of everything, but for a beginner the explanations are just not detailed enough (and even for me, with some years of experience, the "rainbow pot" didn't work out). Now, that's just the general impression, but there's also a number of specific points to criticize.

First of all, pictures are not very good. The "closeup" shots of yarn and fibre are not close enough and the pictures don't always go very well with the text: The different types of spinning wheel (bobbin-lead, scotch tension, double drive) are illustrated with full frontal shots of the wheels - you can see pedals and drivewheel, but not even guess how drive band and brake band are running - which is the only important thing. The only picture (in this chapter) that does show the drive/brake band arrangement is that of a scotch tension wheel right next to the headline "bobbin-driven wheels". Page 77: "The hooks on most flyers are offset, which makes it easier to fill the bobbins evenly. You move the yarn from the hood on the right side to the hook on the left side, from one end of the flyer to the other" - for that to work the hooks need to be on opposite sides of the flyer arms (so that both rows of hooks are visible - or invisible - at the same time when the flyer is horizontal) and this is NOT the case on the wheel that's shown on this page. On page 140 we have a picture of a skein of angora yarn and the text says "Do you see how much bigger the yarn is now that it's fulled?" No, we don't - there's no "before" picture.

So, don't buy the book for the pictures. Well, normally I wouldn't anyway - but the title is "Teach yourself visually..." - and the motto "Read less - learn more". Which implies that you are supposed to learn from the pictures...

Textwise, the technical information on spinning wheels is unclear, incomplete or just plain wrong. Examples: Page 15: "A bobbin-driven wheel is the fastest of the wheel types, but it doesn't offer you much control" - what's that supposed to mean? Spinning wheel speed is a function of the transmission ratio between drive wheel and whorl (a concept that's never mentioned anywhere), and incidentally the bobbin-driven wheels I know are all on the slow side. Page 16: "You have more control on a double-drive wheel than you do on a bobbin-driven wheel, but less speed" and finally the flyer-driven wheel is "the slowest of the three types". What is that supposed to mean?

Then, what are we supposed to learn from sentences like this one: "If you have the wheel-maker's instructions, it should tell you how to replace the bobbin. If you do not have the instructions, every wheel should have some way to take the flyer off so that you can replace the bobbin" (page 70). By the way, nowhere is mentioned that the whorl on the double-drive wheel usually unscrews clockwise - that might have been a piece of useful information. Regarding information that's just plain wrong, here's one example: "Remember to put the drive band on the big end of the bobbin if you are using a scotch brake and on the small end if you are using a double drive" (page 71) - wrong! for scotch brake operation you put the drive band on the FLYER whorl and the brake band on the bobbin whorl!

Another peeve: Judith McKenzie McCuin mostly avoids traditional spinning terminology and anything that might make spinning seem technical. Instead of "drafting" she uses mostly "stretching", instead of "S- and Z-twist" "left and right twist (and I like her explanation with the thumb - but would it really have hurt to mention that other sources use S and Z?), there's no mention of spinning wheel ratios, twists per inch or wraps per inch...

I've given the two stars only because the book does seem nice, with an easy to read layout and lots of color pictures, and might create some interest in spinning - I just hope that beginning spinners will then take a class or get another book before being too discouraged by this one. Books I'd recommend are: For explaining how a spinning wheel works: Alden Amos Big Book of Handspinning. For learning how to spin: Lee Raven's Hands on Spinning (spindle and wheel) or Connie Delaney's Spindle Spinning from Novice to Expert, or Patsy Zawitoski's videos. For novelty yarns Diane Varney's Spinning Designer Yarns (includes a chapter on chemical dyeing) and/or Patsy Zawitoski's video, for natural dyeing Jenny Dean's Wild Color.

Excellent book!.......2007-09-06

This is the book that I will now be recommending for my spinning students. It has photos of every technique along with clear descriptions and explanations. It covers beginning spinning to a variety of more advanced novelty yarns, and shows how to work with a great variety of fibers including wool,silk, alpaca, and wild fibers. The photos are most helpful.

Teach yourself visually handspinning.......2007-06-14

I will enjoy using this book as a review. But some how I missed that it was a book, not a DVD.

Learn how to do it all.......2007-06-01

I've been a spinner for a couple of years now and yet learned quite a bit from Judith MacKenzie's book. It is as complete an introduction and review of handspinning as you can get in the written/photograhed medium. She ought to do a DVD as an accompaniment. Thanks Ms. MacKenzie.

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Fabulous designs!

How to Free-Form Crochet 8745331
Annie's Attic
Manufacturer: Annie's Attic
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Paperback

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ASIN: 1931171823

Product Description

The free-form technique allows unlimited freedom to change an element in any designs and enhances the artist's creativity.

Customer Reviews:

Fabulous designs!.......2007-02-06

Margaret Hubert is one talented designer, and one who excels in freeform crochet design. (It's not as easy as it would seem to truly carry off a work of crocheted art that comes together beautifully.) This is an excellent book for the price, with beautiful designs. Just the patterns for the motifs alone is well worth it! This book is one of my favorites.

Bead Crochet: A Beadwork How-To Book (Beadwork How-To series)

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Not what I was looking for
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Bead Crochet: A Beadwork How-To Book (Beadwork How-To series)
Bethany Barry
Manufacturer: Interweave Press
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Paperback

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ASIN: 193149942X

Book Description

Showcasing the latest innovative craft pairing, beads and crochet, this guide provides a comprehensive overview of bead crochet that includes history, tools, beading stitches, and basic crochet techniques. A dozen exciting projects are included that use a variety of cords and yarn sizes, thicknesses, and textures to create clothing accessories, jewelry, and sculptural pieces. Projects are offered at all skill levels, and each one is presented with step-by-step instructions and simple illustrations, along with helpful hints and tricks to simplify each technique. A colorful gallery full of original work profiles talisman necklaces, groom’s prayer beads, a variety of miser bags, and a Vermont wilderness bracelet.

Customer Reviews:

Not what I was looking for.......2007-07-03

I guess I was not familiar with the term "bead crochet", but this book is not what I wanted. I was looking for books like "Crochet with Wire"
By: Nancie M. Wiseman and "Crochet Jewelry" By: Sophie Britten.

This book covers Tubular crochet, and crochet that the beading looks more like Pave-studded fabric. Most of the projects look like somebody just tangled a hodge podge of beads together. Not one of the projects appeals to me--they all look very 'hippie' and outdated.

I wish I had read the reviews more carefully before I bought this one.

Thankfully, I didn't buy it.......2007-05-17

Luckily, my small library has an interlibrary loan system. I've been searching for a good book about crocheting with beads. I must agree with another reviewer that the best part was the pictures of the antique pieces.

How totally dissapointing! The author tells us how to make things in her style and her style only, which is what I call a "funky mess".

I don't care whether I like the style or not. I had figured since it was called "A Beadwork How-To Book" that we'd learn basic techniques, but they are lost in the author's "creativity".

Unless you love the look of messy, funky stuff and want to COPY this, I cannot recommend this book at all.

Disapponted in this book.......2007-05-03

I bought this book to learn how to bead crochet. Well, forget it, the directions are so spotty that I cannot imagine anyone being able to follow them. It amazes me that Ms. Barry is a teacher since she is incapable of explaining anything. Also found her designs really ugly and wouldn't want to duplicate them anyway. Buy Linda Lehman's book instead, it's really good.

Great Book!!.......2007-04-17

I borrowed this book from our library and fell in love with it. I am very picky about the crafting books I choose to spend my money on, that is why I do the library thing first. I do agree that most of the projects are complicated, but it doesn't take long to work up to them. I just love this book and have plans to purchase it. If you are looking for more beginner patterns, try "Simple Glass Beading" by Dorothy Wood.

Instant Inspiration!.......2005-10-24

I can recommend this book because the photograps are well done, as are the instructions. The author obviously knows her stuff and she knows how to share it with others!

From Knit to Crochet: How to Get the Look and Feel of Knitting with Crochet!

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The book was not very informative also many wrong directions
Not quite what I expected.
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Doesn't teach you how to convert your own patterns with

From Knit to Crochet: How to Get the Look and Feel of Knitting with Crochet!
Bobbie Matela
Manufacturer: DRG / The Needlecraft Shop
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Binding: Paperback

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ASIN: 1573671908
Release Date: 2005-05-01

Book Description

Each of these crochet projects started with a favorite knit pattern stitch, from which the designer developed the same look using her crochet hook. This is crochet with the look and feel of knitting!

Customer Reviews:

The book was not very informative also many wrong directions.......2006-01-14

I was very disappointed in the book, some of the directions were wrong which is annoying when you are trying to make something, I would not recommend this book.

Not quite what I expected........2005-09-12

Once again I got suckered into thinking a book was going to give me more technique and less in the way of patterns. I had wanted to know more about actual conversion methods, and this book didn't quite hit my mark. However, for a novice or intermediate crafter, I think this book would be okay.

Knit to Crochet?.......2005-08-09

This is not the book to buy if you're looking for a way to convert knitted patterns to crochet. There are pictures of knit stitches next to the crocheted counterpart, followed by a crochet pattern which imitates the stitch. Each stitch pattern is followed by a project idea which uses that pattern. The book has some very nice projects which will appeal to crocheters of all ages (hence the 3 stars). So get it if you're looking for some new project ideas.

Doesn't teach you how to convert your own patterns with .......2005-08-05

any real explainations.... just gives you pictures and details of how they converted the patterns they selected into crochet. The patterns aren't anything special and overall I could definately have skipped this book.

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Not worth the money...too little information

How to Crochet the Celtic Way
Dot Drake
Manufacturer: Annie's Attic
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ASIN: 1931171106

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Reminiscent of the mysterious, complex Celtic knots used in ancient and modern art, the Celtic method is a special technique of crocheting two or more seperate sections, then popping them through open areas to make one beautiful peice. Depending upon the design, the result can produce a different look on each side that is completely reversible.

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Not worth the money...too little information.......2006-05-11

This "book" only really gives you 3 patterns and a few techniques. Is maybe worth $3.00 not $7.00.

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How to Mosaic Crochet
Annie's Attic
Manufacturer: DRG Publishing
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Binding: Paperback

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ASIN: 1596350555

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Detailed step-by-step instructions and full color photos of all six projects, each shown in two colorways. Easy to intermediate skill levels.

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From Knit to Crochet: How to Get the Look and Feel of Knitting with Crochet!

Manufacturer: Needlecraft Shop
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Binding: Hardcover

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Learn How Book

Manufacturer: Coats & Clark, Inc.
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Pamphlet
ASIN: B000EJ1RNQ

Product Description

Basic steps for beginners. This book for beginners contains easy-to-understand diagrams and step-by-step instructions for four of today's most popular handcrafts-Crochet, Knitting, Tatting and Embroidery. When you have mastered the basic stitches, you will be able to make the attractive items listed below. Many happy hours of artistic self-expression and wonderful relaxation will be yours when you Learn How.

Customer Reviews:

BUY ANOTHER.......2002-12-13

THE AUTHOR HAS A SHORT PIECE ON VARIOUS VARIETIES OF CLEMATIS USUALLY ALONG WITH A PICTURE. I FAULT THE BOOK FOR MISSING PICTURES OF A VARIETY. THE PHOTOS ARE VIRTUALLY INDISTINGUISHAB LE BETWEEN VARIETIES OF THE SAME COLOR. THE PHOTOS ARE "MUDDY" AND UNATTRACTIVE. THE DESCRIPTIONS ARE ALSO INDISTINUISHABLE AS A WHOLE. I WANTED TO COME AWAY FROM THIS BOOK KNOWING THE BEST VARIETIES TO BUY BUT I DIDN'T.

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Positive Discipline for Teenagers, Jane Nelsen

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Need help with your teen?

Guide book for keeping your sanity!!!!

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Positive Discipline for Teenagers: Empowering Your Teen and Yourself Through Kind and Firm Parenting (Positive Discipline)
Jane Ed.D. Nelsen , and Lynn Lott
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Release Date: 1994-01-24

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Everyone knows adolescence opens up vast new interests, problems, and potential in children. Topics include the difference between normal rebellion and excessive resistance, how to see the world through your teenager's eyes, and more.

Customer Reviews:

Positive Discipline for Teenagers, Jane Nelsen.......2007-06-11

Great advice and examples for parents who don't want to use corporal punishment!

Very Helpful.......2007-01-18

I found this book very insightfull and full of information on how to deal with the changes that occur with my child becoming a teenager.

Need help with your teen?.......2007-01-11

Whether your teen is simply refusing to clean his room, or your worried about tougher issues such as sex and drugs, this book teaches parents effective and respectful ways to deal with the whole child.
This is not a "How To" book with a lot of simple, short-term solutions. It is a basic parenting philosophy which, once understood, will permeate your decision making and way of being with your child.

Guide book for keeping your sanity!!!!.......2006-11-11

This book provides excellent interventions and techniques for communicating with your teens. It really helped me to look at things from my son's perspective and work towards acheiving goals together.

Did not like.......2006-03-22

I did not like the book. It did have some interesting points to consider, but it did not seem like discipline to me. I am more of a Love and Logic fan. I think kids cannot always see the natural consequences of their own behavior (or don't care) until far into the future and must sometimes have consequences imposed upon them, which this book says not to do. I just don't agree with it.

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