Single Crochet for Beginners

Single Crochet for Beginners
by Cindy Crandall-Frazier

Single Crochet for Beginners
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Author: Cindy Crandall-Frazier
Edition: Paperback
Audio: English (Unknown); English (Original Language); English (Published)
Published: 2005-11-05
ISBN: 0896891763
Number of pages: 128
Publisher: Krause Publications

Book Reviews of Single Crochet for Beginners

Book Review: Worthy of this crochet veteran's bookshelf (and your's too).
Summary: 5 Stars

I had the advanced pleasure of the innovation of Cindy Crandall Frazier's crochet talent from when she published crochet patterns under the name "Community Crochet" (Some places on the web still carry them). So when I saw she was publishing a book, I signed up first, and was not disappointed in the least.Ms Frazier proves once and for all that single crochet is just humble, not lowly, and vastly under used in crochet. Through the use of eye appealing photography and color, as well as practical and "giveable" creations, single crochet is viewed in a modern and refreshing light. I particularly find the book helpful if you are learning to crochet or planning to teaching someone, as the techniques are presented in a creative way (including helpful memory triggers for making a slip knot and things to do with your "4x4" pieces)There are several projects, including articles of clothing no one would accuse of the "homemade" (in the worst connotation way) label, as well as a platform for further creative ideas while you are still learning (try your hand at making a box!) It's not all just single crochet however. As much as it is a beginner guide or an excellent teaching aide, for the "color challenged" among us there is color theory and how to use the color wheel, and though not crocheted, the first "hook roll" pattern I've ever seen in a crochet book.I have been crocheting 20+ years, and have been routinely disappointed in many crochet books that have come out- This was not one of them.

Summary of Single Crochet for Beginners

Single Crochet for Beginners focuses on techniques, rather than stitches. The projects are teaching tools, as well as useful, warming accessories and gifts. Cindy Crandall-Frazier offers excellent advice on hooks and yarn, and color and fiber, as well as simple, classic projects that make this a lifelong resource.

Readers will start by learning to apply the basics to their projects and move to more complex work. They will learn how to make a slip knot, a chain, single crochet stitch, slip stitch, join new yarn, hook in the front or back of the loop, increase and decrease, crochet stripes in the round and shape projects, with the new techniques added as they need to be incorporated into a project, with each project increasing in difficulty. Extra attention is paid to working both back and forth in the round and in continuous rounds to make tubes, as well as one way to work flat rounds--all of which are especially useful for beginners who are potential designers.

This book is an excellent tool to teach yourself how to crochet, or for experienced crocheters to teach children to crochet, with projects like tassels, pompoms and yarn dolls to get kids started working with yarn. The 26 projects offer crocheters a variety of applications for their new skills, from square mats to mittens and hats.

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