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Donna Kooler's Encyclopedia of Crochet (Leisure Arts #15906)
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Donna Kooler
Just say the word "chocolate" and you'll see heads turn in your direction The same thing will happen when shoppers see that inviting word on the cover of this beautifully photographed book. These recipes are an indulgence in home-baked goodness. There are new flavors like Chocolate Whiskey Squares, Cherry & Ginger Brownies, and Chocolate Brioche Cake that reader...more
Paperback, 240 pages
Published
September 27th 2002
by Leisure Arts
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This is one of the first books I bought for my teaching library after becoming a CYC certified crochet teacher and instructor (in 2008). The book was published in 2002 and is part of a series of books by Donna Kooler that cover various needlecrafts. I recommend this book for many reasons but there are four elements of this book that really make it stand out as a classic.
1. It is organized in a "beginner friendly" manner.
2. It includes both left- and right-handed instruct...more
1. It is organized in a "beginner friendly" manner.
2. It includes both left- and right-handed instruct...more
This book seemed really complete in its coverage of all things crochet. Lots of photos of old crochet samples and hooks and a lot of information on lacemaking. The patterns were not too cute but there was a good section in the back that had stitch samples for afghans and trim. I did not follow any of the directions, so I can not say if they were complete or not.
I’m in the market for a really good crochet stitch dictionary. I’ve been crocheting forever but have never owned a dictionary and really haven’t known about more than the basic stitches plus “popcorn” (mmm.. popcorn). While I can’t really speak to the projects, I am impressed by the clear diagrams and the 164 included stitch patterns. I think I want more but Kooler has done a very nice job of describing the basics of crochet and included a very beautifully illustrated history of the craft. I lik...more
Loved it - I reference the pattern gallery regularly. Also has alot of good info on history of crochet, yarns, and tools. I highly recommend it!
Good mix of patterns and pattern stitches. I made the cabled scarf out of it and loved it. It's inspiring to look through.
While I am not especially taken with any of the patterns in this book, the stitch pattern guide at the back is EXCELLENT!! There are more than a hundred stitch patterns, motifs, laces, and edgings and they're all explained with written directions, symbols, and clear, colorful close-up pictures.
I have a library copy but now I've renewed it 3 times I might have to buy it. It's a great source book for those times you forget how to do an extended double crochet.
Incredible photographs of stitches that are really inspiring!
This is the best shelf teaching crochet book ever. hands down.
so cool! and it shows how to read those stitch grafts
Need to buy. Very handy reference.
Great info.
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