Posted by Underground Crafter on May 14, 2013 |
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Recently, I received two new crochet books from Leisure Arts for review: Everything the Internet Didn’t Teach You About Crochet by Jean Leinhauser and Rita Weiss and Crochet Stitch Guide by Jean Leinhauser and Mary Ann Frits. Usually, I have a giveaway for the books I review, but these two will be the prizes for the Rectangular Sampler Blanket CAL. [...]
Tags: book review, crochet, crochet stitch guide, everything the internet didn't teach you about crochet, jean leinhauser, leisure arts, mary ann frits, rita weiss, stitch guide
Posted by Underground Crafter on March 26, 2013 |
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Every Tuesday during National Crochet Month 2013, I’ll be reviewing crochet books. Today’s post features a giveaway of my review copy of The New Tunisian Crochet by Dora Ohrenstein, courtesy of Interweave/F+W Media. It’s no secret that I’m a fan of Tunisian crochet, and I’m thrilled to see it regaining popularity. Dora Ohrenstein‘s latest book, [...]
Tags: andrea graciarena, angela arnie grabowski, ariadne sampler throw, book review, carolyn christmas, charles voth, crochet, crochet insider, dora ohrenstein, doris chan, double-ended crochet, F+W media, giveaway, interweave press, kim guzman, lisa daehlin, mago vest, margaret hubert, marisol cardigan, natcromo13, ravelry, rivuline shawl, shantay skirt, sierra bag, stitch guide, stitch stud, stitch symbols, the new tunisian crochet: contemporary designs from time-honored traditions, Tunisian crochet, ultimate beginner's guide to tunisian crochet, vashti braha
Posted by Underground Crafter on March 19, 2013 |
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Every Tuesday during National Crochet Month 2013, I’ll be reviewing crochet books. Today’s post features a giveaway of my review copy of Granny Squares by Gohr, Sturm, and Wilder, courtesy of Trafalgar Square Books. My regular readers know I have a soft spot in my heart for the granny square. When I first learned [...]
Tags: barbara wilder, book review, crochet, giveaway, granny square, granny squares: over 25 creative ways to crochet the classic pattern, melanie sturm, motifs, natcromo13, stephanie gohr, trafalgar square publishing
Posted by Underground Crafter on March 14, 2013 |
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This week’s pick: The Crochet Sweater Book: Over 30 original designer patterns by Sylvia Cosh. Source: PaperbackSwap.com. Publication date: 1987. Status: Out-of-print but widely available online. Condition: Very good with protective library-type plastic cover. Craft: Crochet. The Crochet Sweater Book is the first true crochet fashion design primer that I’m aware of in the modern era. [...]
Tags: 2013 vintage needlecrafts pick of the week, Balloons, basic sweater, bobbles, book review, Butterfly Blues, cables, City Squares, Color Blocks, Cotton Jazz, crochet sweater book: over 30 original designer patterns, Crunchy Creams, free-form crochet, freeform crochet, Gilded Pinks, Hydrangeas, james walters, Jazz Lines, Kids Cables, Midnight Circles, natcromo13, Silver Linings, Stone Circles, sweater patterns, sylvia cosh, vintage, vintage crochet
Posted by Underground Crafter on March 12, 2013 |
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Every Tuesday during National Crochet Month 2013, I’ll be reviewing crochet books. Today’s post features a giveaway of my review copy of Short Row Tunisian Fashion by Kim Guzman, courtesy of Leisure Arts. Short Row Tunisian Fashion is one of Kim Guzman‘s latest contributions to the Tunisian crochet world. (You can read more about Kim’s [...]
Tags: book review, crochet, giveaway, kim guzman, leisure arts, natcromo13, puff sleeve cardigan, sapphire wrap, short row tunisian fashion, short rows, Tunisian crochet
Posted by Underground Crafter on March 5, 2013 |
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Every Tuesday during National Crochet Month 2013, I’ll be reviewing crochet books. Today’s post features a giveaway of my review copy of Crochet with Color by Kazuko Ryokai, courtesy of North Light Books. I recently received a review copy of Crochet With Color: 25 Contemporary Projects for the Yarn Lover by Kazuko Ryokai from North Light Books. This [...]
Tags: book review, crochet, Crochet With Color: 25 Contemporary Projects for the Yarn Lover, giveaway, japanese, Kazuko Ryokai, natcromo13, north lights books, stitch symbols
Posted by Underground Crafter on January 15, 2013 |
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Today I’m sharing my review of 75 Floral Blocks to Crochet: Beautiful Patterns to Mix and Match for Afghans, Throws, Baby Blankets, and More by bestselling British needlecrafts author Betty Barnden. St. Martin’s Press generously provided me with two copies of this collection of crochet motifs inspired by flowers, so I can keep my review copy and host a [...]
Tags: 75 Floral Blocks to Crochet: Beautiful Patterns to Mix and Match for Afghans Throws Baby Blankets and More, betty barnden, book review, crochet, giveaway, granny square, motifs, st. martin's press, stitch symbols
Posted by Underground Crafter on January 8, 2013 |
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Yay, it’s my first book review of 2013! (I actually read this book back in December, but life got in the way of me posting a review earlier.) The book I’m reviewing today is Crochet Noro: 30 Dazzling Designs, and the publisher, Sixth & Spring Books, was kind enough to send me a review copy. [...]
Tags: anna al, bias mini skirt, book review, chrysanthemum shawl, crochet, Crochet Noro: 30 Dazzling Designs, doris chan, flower blossom purse, kazekobo, knit noro accessories: 30 colorful little knits, knit noro: 30 designs in living color, lacy capelet, linda permann, mary jane hall, nyc crochet guild, sixth & spring books, yoko hatta
Posted by Underground Crafter on December 30, 2012 |
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I recently received a review copy of Modular Mix: 12 Knitted Mitered Squares to Mix & Match by Edie Eckman from Annie’s. If you’re interested in learning more about mitered squares or modular (or domino) knitting, or if you like to knit sampler projects, this may be the booklet for you. The booklet opens with a [...]
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Posted by Underground Crafter on December 26, 2012 |
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One of my favorite bloggy things to do is review craft books. With so many books out there, it can be tough to pick out new ones for your collection. Today I’m sharing a roundup of my 2012 crafty book reviews, just in case you are expecting to go book shopping with any extra holiday [...]
Tags: 100 snowflakes to crochet: make your own snowdrift to give or to keep, 101 crochet stitch patterns & edgings, 2012 year in review, 30 min-knits: what can you knit in half an hour or less?, Accessories: Autumne 2012, adorable amigurumi: cute and quirky crocheted critters, all you knit is love: 20 patterns for romantic handmade gifts, Bead Crochet Jewelry: An Inspired Journey Through 27 Designs, book review, cast on bind off: 54 step-by-step methods, cgoa, cgoa now, complete photo guide to needlework, crochet, crochet 101: master basic skills and techniques easily through step-by-step instruction, crochet boutique: 30 simple stylish hats bags and accessories, crochet guild of america, crochet scarves: fabulous fashions various techniques, Crocheted Granny Squares (Twenty to Make), custom crocheted sweaters make garments that really fit, fearless fair isle knitting: 30 gorgeous original sweaters socks mittens and more, gothic knits, Granny Square Crochet: 35 Contemporary Projects Using Traditional Techniques, happy cute: 25 amigurumi celebration gifts to make, heart's delight baby layettes, knits for nerds: 30 projects science fiction comic books fantasy, knitting, knitting brioche-stitch socks: 14 easy patterns for tube socks, knitting never felt better: the definitive guide to fabulous felting, knitting with the color guys: inspiration ideas and projects from kaffe fassett and brandon mably, knitting: colour structure and design, long-legged friends: crochet creatures to create and cuddle, meet me at mike's crafty journal, modular mix: 12 knitted mitered squares to mix & match, needlework, Quick-knit Flower Frenzy: 17 Mix & Match Knitted Flowers, scarves, simple crocheting: a complete how-to-crochet workshop with 20 projects, stitch and unwind, sweet shawlettes: 25 irresistible patterns for knitting cowls capelets and more, teach yourself visually color knitting, ultimate beginner's guide to tunisian crochet, Vogue Knitting Stitchionary Volume One: Knit & Purl
