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Feb 25, 2009
Jenn
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With clear, concise instructions and good, simple patterns, the "Chicks with Sticks" guide you through learning how to crochet. The book gives you a good background in choosing the right yarn for your projects, and walks you carefully through the beginning stitches and a few cool techniques. The illustrations are good, but lacking in a little detail which would have made them perfect. Each project builds on the strengths of the previous ones, and each chapter adds a bit more depth to y
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May 04, 2011
Katharine
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I purchased this book for my Nook Color and love it. When referencing a stitch, it's a link, and easy to flip to the corresponding text. I'm still practicing both the single and double crochet, so haven't moved onto the projects yet, but so far the instructions are clear and easy to follow. I enjoy using my Nook, as it doesn't need to be held open like a craft book, and is small enough to carry around in my purse for impromptu practice. I can even access the book from my iPhone if I forget m
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Jul 05, 2009
Dani
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This book succeeds in making crochet look cool. Hand this to a teenager who thinks that crochet is just for grandmothers, and watch her "ooh and aah" over the patterns for items that she is sure to want in her closet.
My only complaint, as an older stitcher with failing eyesight, is that some of the type is difficult to read. The green script on a slightly lighter green background was almost impossible for me to decipher.
My only complaint, as an older stitcher with failing eyesight, is that some of the type is difficult to read. The green script on a slightly lighter green background was almost impossible for me to decipher.
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Mar 23, 2010
Kirstan
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Never having tried yarn crafts I found this book the perfect jumpstart to wanting to learn crochet. The projects build on skills as you move through the book however it's just as easy to jump around to what interests you. The diagrams and explanations are clear enough for the uninitiated to traverse while continueing to be a useful referense for the more skilled. Great find!
Jan 05, 2010
Jodee
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Great book with easy starter projects. My 11 yr old found a great pattern that she could make in a day and she only knew how to chain stitch before. Loved the easy step by step instruction included with the project. So if the project calls for a stitch that hasn't been explained previously, they put it with the pattern rather than sending you to an appendix.
Jan 01, 2009
Sally
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I'm just getting back into handicrafts, such as stitchery, knitting, crocheting, etc. I picked up this book at Borders with a coupon and I have really enjoyed it. I've already successfully made several of the projects. I have found the instructions easy to follow, and the layout of the book is user-friendly.
May 25, 2009
Jean
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I loved this series of instructional books. They broke down the basics and gradually built on them with easy to read format and fun projects that you want to make. Very accessible and great to resource to get started in crocheting.
Sep 02, 2010
Shelley
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Clear, concise and some projects I would actually make.... I don't need to know how to knit or crochet things my grandmother would have made. I want cool and different things :)
Oct 23, 2008
Sharron
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This has some great patterns. I checked it out of the library but plan to buy it. I love to knit but crocheting is just so fast but it's hard to find great looking designs but I think this book delivers.
New post: So I've stitched a few things already and they've turned out great. I've made some fingerless gloves that work up in only a few hours and a scarf for my daughter. She loves it so that is a great recommendation right there. The gloves are great and can be worked up in a More...
New post: So I've stitched a few things already and they've turned out great. I've made some fingerless gloves that work up in only a few hours and a scarf for my daughter. She loves it so that is a great recommendation right there. The gloves are great and can be worked up in a More...
Feb 25, 2009
Jill
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I need to get this book again once I'm better at what I'm doing and learn more than just a single crochet stitch.
Sep 15, 2008
Vanessa
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The patterns are simple and well-written, so great for people who want to follow pretty fool-proof patterns without getting frustrated. This book also illustrates that there are now (finally!) patterns being published for crocheted sweaters that are not retro-looking hell. Very all-purpose, a little generic designs that are great alone and even better once you embellish them and make them your own.
Apr 08, 2011
mary
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One day damn it I'm going to be able to make things in this book that dont look like retarded blobs of unrecognizable things. D:
Nov 01, 2009
Bliss
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Really cool patterns that are easy to follow, great photos of the finished projects as well.
Mostly clothing patterns (some hip enough for your teen to wear without protest) but some accessories (Ipod cozy, crochet hook case) as well.
I added several patterns from this book to my to-do list.
Mostly clothing patterns (some hip enough for your teen to wear without protest) but some accessories (Ipod cozy, crochet hook case) as well.
I added several patterns from this book to my to-do list.
Sep 15, 2008
ananka
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I really like a couple of the patterns in here, but was a little disappointed in the lack of variety. They spend a little too much time teaching for the number of pages. OTOH, the directions are very clear and easy to follow and the results are brilliant.
Sep 16, 2008
Idahogirl
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This is a great book that I'd like to buy for my shelves - but honestly, the first couple of projects weren't all that interesting to me - I'd skip those.
What I really want is just to make simple scarves and and that wasn't on the list of projects.
What I really want is just to make simple scarves and and that wasn't on the list of projects.
Mar 02, 2011
Emily
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While I have leafed through this, I have not read cover-to-cover, but will continue to use as a guide and reference for all crochet projects. Definitely a good book if you are a novice, someone who is getting back into it, or an expert.
Aug 06, 2011
So far so good...looks like it has a great guide to finishing projects (I need that!). Some of the patterns look like they may be a little stodgy, but I could probably work around that.
Apr 08, 2011
Amanda
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It was alright, the wording could be clearer - and I'm sure there are better guides out there.
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