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Crochet Me
by
Kim P. Werker (Goodreads Author)
Featuring 18 fashionable patterns that take crochet into new territory, this beginner-friendly book of projects dispels the "unhip" reputation of crochet with designs that are edgy and stylish. Projects include jewelry, thigh-high stockings, retro bags, scarves, sweaters, shrugs, camis, and home décor objects, exploring color, texture, design, embellishment, and how to cus...more
Paperback, 144 pages
Published
October 1st 2007
by Interweave Press
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Get out your hooks, Crochet fans! Kim P. Werker, editor of Interweave Crochet magazine and the founder of crochetme.com, has gathered together a group of hip designers and created a book of innovative and stylish designs. The eighteen patterns range from bags to sweaters and leave granny squares and crocheted flowers far behind.
I particularly liked the looks of both the Babydoll Dress by Amy O'Neill Houck and the Leaves Sweater by Annette Petavy. Both designs use fine yarn to accomplish a beaut...more
I particularly liked the looks of both the Babydoll Dress by Amy O'Neill Houck and the Leaves Sweater by Annette Petavy. Both designs use fine yarn to accomplish a beaut...more
Very inspiring, with lots and lots of models and designers profiles. The books creates a marvelous atmosphere, introducing at the same time new styles (new for me), like Tunisian crochet.A must read if you're a crochet enthusiast/designer.
A very nice book if looking for ideas in the world of crochet, the patterns shown, I found to be lacking. It is more of a introduction for specific designers than a book for workable patterns.
Great crochet book with some very cool designs. I'd like to someday crochet the Style Moderne jewelry, the Comfy Cardi, and that amazing Mesmerize Sweater! Also liked the Shades of Plaid scarf which looks woven. Might want to purchase this book for its good instructions of Tunisian crochet and other more advanced techniques.
Feb 15, 2013
Jen
marked it as to-read
A couple patterns I really liked in here. I made the scarf for a friend for Christmas and it turned out really cute!
BOTTOM LINE: Attempt at "trendy" doesn't quite come off, but a fun attitude and some very intriguing patterns made this fun to read, at least.
Not at all my cuppa, these designs are fairly "out there", and some are plain bizzarro IMO. But the author writes well, and this medium-sized paperback pattern book is arranged well and photographed ditto. The size and tight paperback construction make it difficult to use, but for those whose tastes reflect those of the author this would be a fun book to...more
Not at all my cuppa, these designs are fairly "out there", and some are plain bizzarro IMO. But the author writes well, and this medium-sized paperback pattern book is arranged well and photographed ditto. The size and tight paperback construction make it difficult to use, but for those whose tastes reflect those of the author this would be a fun book to...more
Gorgeous patterns, but many of them do require a lot of focus. :)
The clothes in here is so pretty. The color choices too.
Jan 27, 2010
Libraryla2
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How great crocheting is.
Sep 13, 2010
Lindsay Evermore
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Hagaman
I just got this book, and after having leafed through it and admired all the lovely patterns I know I'll be using this book a lot. There are loads of lovely items, and the instructions seem clear as well. I can't wait to get started on the blue wrap on the front cover - and there are even more goodies inside! This is indeed a book with trendy and cool patterns, and a must for all crocheters!
I got this one from the library and immediately added it to my "must buy" list. It's a great book filled with wonderful patterns from prominent crochet designers. This is a classic book that you'll return to when you find a new, beautiful yarn and you want to know what to make with it. It's a must for the crochet garment-maker's library.
Aug 25, 2008
Tanya
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3 of 5 stars
Recommends it for:
Intermediate crocheters
Shelves:
2008-books
Not for beginners - but has a couple of cute projects in it. If you are interested in "going green," there is a cute project in there for a "cocoon bag" which will allow you to create a reusable bag to take to the market. I'm just learning to crochet, so this is a book to come back to after banking some experience with my hook first.
Love this one! It has some great patterns that are attractive and interesting (in addition to the usual crazy stuff nobody would be caught dead in). I made a variation on the over-the-knee stockings, and they're great.
Dec 02, 2008
Wendi
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5 of 5 stars
Recommended to Wendi by:
Sarah
Shelves:
crochet-and-knitting-books
mmmm, this book is like candy for the crochet person!! I love just browsing through the pictures and hoping that some day I'll be learned enough to be able to make some of the items in the book.
There are maybe 2 designs in this whole book that are both fashionable and wearable for a real woman (read someone not model sized). I was disappointed.
Some nice patterns inside this book but I wish that I had borrowed this instead of purchasing it as I have not come across anything I will make.
"Revolution"? Hyperbolic. But there are some really cool (and occasionally mind-bending) designs.
They didn't pick the best of the Crochet Me patterns, which can all be found for free online.
Beautiful patterns. A must-have.
May 10, 2013
Melissa
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Kim is a writer, blogger, former editor of Interweave Crochet magazine, and founder of the online community CrochetMe.com. Her books are exclusively about crochet, but her interests span many crafts and her hobbies include reading fiction, writing some fiction, knitting, tooling around online, and enjoying good conversation.
She has a BA in linguistics from SUNY Binghamton and a MA in educational s...more
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