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Cool Crochet
Repeat after us: Crocheting is easy. Crocheting is fun. Crocheting is fast. Okay, got it? Great! Now forget everything else you ever knew about crocheting, because Cool Crochet takes the easy, fast fun of crochet and dumps the frumpy afghans, lumpy hats, and bumpy scarves of the past. With this book, top—selling author Melissa Leapman moves crochet light years ahead, into exciting designs, dazzling patterns, and sleek shapes that are sure to earn the approval of fashion police everywhere. Tanks, pullovers, cardigans, halters, a skirt, a dress, even a bikini—they're all just a hook and a dream away! And how about coordinating those new outfits with trendy purses, hats, and jewelry? Practical as well as good—looking, Cool Crochet includes valuable tips on assembling garments, plus an appendix of stitches and guidance on yarn and materials. Every fashionista will want to get her hooks into this book!
128 pages, Paperback
First published May 1, 2005
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November 1, 2017
Some ok patterns; nothing I felt like I needed to keep on my shelf. All the information can be found elsewhere. Not bad, but I didn't find any patterns I wanted to use.
July 11, 2018
I knit and am looking to try crochet. Not inspired by anything in this collection.
April 1, 2012
Chances of a belly-baring pattern that a shy girl like me would never wear? 45% Chances of a pattern that looks like a fantastic sweater… for an 84-year-old? 40% Chances of finding something worth your time/effort? 15% (Percentages are approximations based on my personal impressions, not actual calculations – If you'd like an actual calculation, I may do it if you ask really, really nicely.)
Those aforementioned belly-baring patterns make me feel like a tub. I cannot give a good rating to a book that makes me feel bad about myself, or a book that has such hit-or-miss pattern choices. I don't recommend this for anyone who won't wear a bikini. (I had a slightly longer, better-argued review typed up, and then my internet had a seizure and lost it. So you'll have to be content with this one.)
Those aforementioned belly-baring patterns make me feel like a tub. I cannot give a good rating to a book that makes me feel bad about myself, or a book that has such hit-or-miss pattern choices. I don't recommend this for anyone who won't wear a bikini. (I had a slightly longer, better-argued review typed up, and then my internet had a seizure and lost it. So you'll have to be content with this one.)
March 17, 2009
nice easy to read patterns with many sized up to 3x. plus they are clothes you want to wear.
May 22, 2009
There are many fashionable items that I would love to make from this book. It's definitely not old-fashioned garments and granny squares!
August 16, 2011
Actually I thought this was a good book & went on to buy it after reading the libraries edition. I really liked the fact that plus size patterns were included.
September 13, 2011
With lots of great patterns and gorgeous photos, this is a book of patterns that needs to be on my bookshelf!
February 15, 2013
This was given to me as a gift, but I have never been inspired to make any of the patterns.
September 20, 2014
Patterns for skinny people. Too many sweaters and tops showing off bellies or hugging curves. A few cute projects (the hoodie, the bell sleeved pullover) but nothing really worth pursuing here.
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