The Chicks with Sticks Guide to Crochet: Learn to Crochet with More Than 30 Cool, Easy Patterns (Chicks with Sticks)

The Chicks with Sticks Guide to Crochet: Learn to Crochet with More Than 30 Cool, Easy Patterns (Chicks with Sticks)
by Nancy Queen, Mary Ellen O'Connell

The Chicks with Sticks Guide to Crochet: Learn to Crochet with More Than 30 Cool, Easy Patterns (Chicks with Sticks)
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Author: Mary Ellen O'Connell, Nancy Queen
Edition: Paperback
Audio: English (Original Language); English (Unknown); English (Published)
Published: 2008-04-15
ISBN: 082300676X
Number of pages: 160
Publisher: Watson-Guptill

Book Reviews of The Chicks with Sticks Guide to Crochet: Learn to Crochet with More Than 30 Cool, Easy Patterns (Chicks with Sticks)

Book Review: I Love It!
Summary: 5 Stars

I saw this book on Amazon, and thought it looked interesting, but I prefer to check crochet books out of the library first, to preview them before I buy them. I got this book from the library today, and after looking through it, I must say that I love it! So many crochet books claim to have trendy or up to date patterns, but don't actually deliver. This book does. The patterns are cute, fresh and fun, but not so overly trendy as to look ridiculous.

I consider myself an advanced beginner crocheter (I've been crocheting for a year), and have been wanting to branch out into garments, but have had such a hard time finding easy, but still stylish crochet garment patterns. 99% of the patterns in this book are rated for beginner or advanced beginner crocheters, and I was pleased to see that there quite a few garment patterns. There are 31 patterns in all, listed below:

Chicks' Slit Top Felted Bag
Laguna Felted Crochet Hook Case
Purple Haze Fingerless Gloves
Girls' Night Out Triangle Wrap
Sunrise Shawl
Curly Scarf
Leftovers Diagonal Scarf
Zigzag Silk Bag
Retro Chevron Stripe Throw
Alex's T-Shirt Vest
MP3 Player Sock
Regatta Rolled-Brim Hat
Smellin' Like a Rose Washcloth
Laguna Felted Bag
Large Felted Christmas Stocking
Our Esprit Pullover
Artisan Belt
The No-Sweat Hoodie
Big N' Rich Pullover
Holey Cowl Pullover
Pet Sheep
Surfer Chick Quick Cap
Sensational Angora Wrap
The Boyfriend Basket Weave Scarf
Bad to the Bone Dog Jacket
Diva Dog Tutu
Chicks' Felted Zebra Slippers
Game Day Tee
Posh Ballet Wrap
Pocket Full of Posies Felted Purse
Heather's Cafe Cardigan

I can't vouch for the quality of the learn to crochet instruction, as I already know how to crochet and won't be using that part, but from what I read, the instructions seem to be pretty straightforward.

Really the only complaint I have about the book is that the patterns all use expensive, yarn-shop type yarns - beautiful, yes, but out of the price range of many new crocheters. It would be helpful if authors listed the numbered yarn weights used for each project, instead of just labeling the yarns as, for example "light worsted weight wool". They do give the yarn brands, so you could look up the yarn online, and find appropriate and less expensive substitutions though.

Overall though, I think this is a fantastic book, and I definitely plan on buying my own copy!

Summary of The Chicks with Sticks Guide to Crochet: Learn to Crochet with More Than 30 Cool, Easy Patterns (Chicks with Sticks)

Anyone can do it. Anyone. Stop thinking. Stop being afraid. Stop sweating, you?ll get the hook all damp. Yes, with the help of the Chicks with Sticks, anyone can learn to crochet in just a weekend--and by Sunday night, beginners will know what they?re doing and have the confidence to do it. Advanced beginners (the ones who have already made an afghan square) will have fresh, fashion-forward projects to wear around town. First up is an introductory section on tools and materials. Then the Chicks present a series of lessons that each introduce a new skill and patterns that help readers learn and master it before moving on. The more than 30 projects range from cool belts to stunning scarves, from felted bags to stylish wraps and sweaters. Throughout, the Chicks with Sticks are standing by with quips and anecdotes, support and sisterhood. Learning to crochet has never been so entertaining...and so empowering!

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