Crocheting for Dummies by Karen Manthey, Susan Brittain
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Book Reviews of Crocheting for Dummies
Book Review: Good for beginners
Summary: 4 Stars
I thought this was a very good book to learn from. Good pictures, and instructions, easy to understand when actually doing the steps/projects while reading.Book Review: I Must Be Too Dumb!
Summary: 3 Stars
The title of this book suggests it will teach people totally foreign to crochet how to do it...all that's required is a desire to learn, a few crochet hooks, some yarn, and this book. Well, I had five of those five things - and I *still* don't get it.
I understand the fundamentals - and I appreciate the author explaining the different aspects of crocheting...what the different parts of the yarn label means, the differences in crochet hooks, etc - but I still don't get it. My confusion started with the really awful way the author assumes everyone knows how to make a slip knot with a crochet hook in it. The instructions will seem clear at the beginning of a stitch - but they quickly fall apart. I'm not sure if the author forgets her readers know nothing about crochet or what...but I did NOT understand.
The drawings help to clear up some of the confusion - but there is still a lot lacking in the written department. I am brand-spankin'-new to crochet - and maybe that's the problem. Maybe one should have a basic understanding of the stitches before delving into this book. (I don't knit, I don't crochet - I can sew a straight line...that's it.) I hate to rate this book with less than an enthusiastic five stars, because I really anticipated liking it. I looked forward to receiving it and learning how to crochet. I even daydreamed about the blankets, altered art embellishments, and other cute things I could make with this book - but that's not going to happen. I'm going to put this book on my shelf for another time - maybe one day I'll be brainy enough to follow the directions!
Book Review: Excellent for beginners
Summary: 5 Stars
The book is excellent for beginners or intermediaries as it gives various basic techniques and tips on crocheting. if you are one go for it !!
However, if you are looking for various pattern and stitch variations try a book that focuses more on that aspect.
Book Review: Crocheting for Dummies
Summary: 3 Stars
I received this book at the same time I received the DVD Stitches in Motion. I scanned the book and it is very informative but I find the DVD more helpful. To be honest, I really haven't given it a chance for I haven't had the time to be able to give it a honest rating.
Book Review: Not exactly beginner friendly
Summary: 3 Stars
I am a beginner in crocheting and thought this book would be beneficial. Now, I've only just started reading the book and have yet to put what I've read to the test but I'm already a little frustrated with what I'm reading and the explanations. I feel as though the reading is slightly confusing and the illustrations aren't as effective as I had hoped they would be as I do learn visually with things like this.