More book reviews

More Crochet book, and booklet reviews
“From Knit to Crochet How to get the look and feel of knitting with crochet!”by Needlecraft shop with main editor being Bobbie Matela..my prejudice is showing because this176 pg softcover (comes in hardcover too) is one of my all time favorite books. Now in the back it does have a chart of abbreviations,some diagrams of crochet stitches,skill levels and standard yarn charts, but this book is meant for intermediate level & expert crocheters. Cost is about $20.95
“Bead Crochet” by Bethany Barry-is a 123 pg softcover book that is chock full of beautiful colorful pictures of the work one can create and makes I think anyone who loves jewelry just drool with desire to create these beautiful pieces and there are plenty of well explained directions that start off with background,diagrams,materials list and more so that even a novice would find this book easy to follow along. Also interestingly there are in the back yarn and bead resources along with a very helpful index and acknowledgements. There are overall 12 projects, but I believe anyone with desire & imagination can go off ad infinitim-cost is $21.95
3)”Crochet for Today”by Leisure Arts Publications(and therefore many contri
butors) is a softcover 144 pg book that has 14 pages devoted to instruc-
tions and diagrams. There are many easy to follow word directions in
this book, which is subdivided into topics like: afghans,all through the
house,gifts for all,just for fun,holidays,fashion corner,and babies.Abbr-
eviations are used and explained in the glossary, along with a few men's
being well placed in this timeless book. It is at least 10 years old and I
have seen it since in bth hard and soft cover. I paid $14.95 but it is sure-
ly more but well worth it!
4)”63 Easy to Crochet Pattern Stitches-Leisure Arts, Design by Darla Sims. A
25 page booklet with diagrams, abbreviations,written directions and well
worth the price of $7.95 to have this and as the cover suggests: “Comb-
ine stiches to make throws,pillows,totes, and more!” An excellent book.
5)”Strawberry Shortcake-Afghans to Crochet”, a booklet of probably 20 pgs
that has 4 designs thereinof Strawberry and her friends to create into
afghans-has graphs,abbreviations,written directions, plenty of diagrams
and even close ups to see the intricacy of the work. Cost is $7.956)”How to Freeform Crochet” by Margaret Hubert. This fascinating book-
let, has 7 designs, but gorgeous color photos and goes into detail on
how to use the book,what “freeform” is compares it to “crazy quilting”
She even has a chart of sizing from womens x-small to 5x! All projects
require prior,solid crochet knowledge, and are intermediate level and
above. She has written directions,abbreviations and diagrams of stitch
guides. My favorite is the child's afghan, gorgeous! Cost $9.95.
7)”Fun*tastic Crochet Sweaters” 8 Designs by Ginny Alvord-Clark. This is
a softcover book produced by Jean Leinhauser and is 68 pages long.
The booklet is well written with color and black and white pictures,
along with diagrams, information about working with yarn bobbins,
working from charts,importance of guage,stitch guides,conversion
charts and abbreviations and symbols. Although none of the sweaters
are marked beginner to advanced, I believe they are mainly for inte-
rmediate crocheters. A very lovely book well worth having $12.95.
8)”Heartland Comforts” a crochetnit booklet designed by Darla Hassell
9 cozy projects from your heart to theirs is exactly what this18 pg book
promises. It walker tote,shawls,pillows and much more very beautiful
designs that the newbie to crochetnitting can follow the easy to under-
stand instructions. There contains a stitch guides, abbreviations and a
group of diagrams as well. Although the author uses the same colors in
all her works, one can easily see where your own choices would be
pleasing..Remember to purchase the double hook! Cost about $9.95
I know that I said I would include magazines too, but another time!