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Ultimate Guide to Thread Crochet
If you can crochet with yarn, you'll easily transition to making a cell phone pouch, a ring belt to wear with your favorite jeans, or lace trim for a blouse--all with thread crochet! A bit rusty on crochet stitches? Just review the stitch guide at the back. Whether you want to create coasters or baby booties, you'll find all the information you need. You can also learn which thread weights are best for your project and pick up some fun techniques and helpful hints.
23 must-have accessories and lace trims: scarf, vest, 2 doilies, filet initial, belt, cell phone pouch, necklace, coaster, bird, 3 snowflakes, bookmark, sachet, baby booties, baby bonnet, receiving blanket, and 5 edgings sewn on clothing.
23 must-have accessories and lace trims: scarf, vest, 2 doilies, filet initial, belt, cell phone pouch, necklace, coaster, bird, 3 snowflakes, bookmark, sachet, baby booties, baby bonnet, receiving blanket, and 5 edgings sewn on clothing.
- GenresCrochet
60 pages, Paperback
First published December 14, 2007
10 people want to read
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2,300 books46 followersLeisure Arts was born from a simple concept: The Art of Everyday Living. From its inception in 1971, Leisure Arts brightened lives through the art of needle crafting, specifically through crochet and knit publications. Today, Leisure Arts provides all the tools you need to live creatively. As a leading publisher of lifestyle and instructional craft publications, we work with a team of talented designers to bring you the latest trends in all crafting categories. From needle crafting and general crafting how-to books to adult coloring books, coloring instruments, home décor and beyond, it’s easy to make memories with Leisure Arts.
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July 17, 2013
Many crocheters who have always worked with yarn and larger hooks are intimidated by thread and steel hooks. The Ultimate Guide to Thread Crochet: Everything You Need to Know and 23 Projects You Will Love is a Leisure Arts booklet designed to transition a yarn crocheter into a thread crocheter.
The booklet opens with a five page introduction that shares the history of crochet lace, reviews the supplies needed (including thread, steel hooks, tapestry needles, and finishing materials), and provides tips for the care, cleaning, and storage of thread crochet projects.
The booklet then launches into projects, which are arranged in order of difficulty. Within this section, prior to a filet crochet project, there is a two-page section providing instructions for filet crochet. The filet project includes a graphed alphabet for customization. Each pattern includes a pattern skill level, at least one picture of the finished project, and a pattern written in U.S. abbreviations. The filet crochet pattern also includes a graph.
The booklet ends with a nine page appendix that includes illustrated and written explanations of basic crochet stitches and the special stitches used in patterns, and tips for joining, weaving in ends, changing colors, working with beads.
The booklet doesn’t include international stitch symbols for any patterns. While it includes some instructions for basic stitches, it is really targeted at an existing yarn crocheter that is familiar with the stitches but unfamiliar with working with thread. I would have liked to see more discussion about avoiding hand strain, since it is sometimes physically difficult for crocheters to make the transition to thread. The title is a bit of a misnomer - it really is an ultimate beginner’s guide. More experienced thread crocheters will probably find the patterns too simple.
Overall, this booklet is a helpful introduction to thread crochet. The opening section is written in a conversational tone and is designed to put the reader at ease. This booklet lays flat so you can read while crocheting. I would recommend the book for any yarn crocheter hoping to transition to thread work, or even for crocheters who are having difficulty transitioning from bulky and medium weight yarns to sock or fingering weight yarns.
Project types: 9 home decor items, 5 women’s accessories, 5 edgings, 3 baby items, 1 toy
Skill levesl: 4 easy, 19 intermediate
Retail price: $12.99 (ebook: $9.99)
Full disclosure: A free review copy of Ultimate Guide to Thread Crochet was provided by Leisure Arts. Although I accept free products for review, I do not accept additional compensation, nor do I guarantee a positive review. My reviews are based entirely on my honest opinions.
The booklet opens with a five page introduction that shares the history of crochet lace, reviews the supplies needed (including thread, steel hooks, tapestry needles, and finishing materials), and provides tips for the care, cleaning, and storage of thread crochet projects.
The booklet then launches into projects, which are arranged in order of difficulty. Within this section, prior to a filet crochet project, there is a two-page section providing instructions for filet crochet. The filet project includes a graphed alphabet for customization. Each pattern includes a pattern skill level, at least one picture of the finished project, and a pattern written in U.S. abbreviations. The filet crochet pattern also includes a graph.
The booklet ends with a nine page appendix that includes illustrated and written explanations of basic crochet stitches and the special stitches used in patterns, and tips for joining, weaving in ends, changing colors, working with beads.
The booklet doesn’t include international stitch symbols for any patterns. While it includes some instructions for basic stitches, it is really targeted at an existing yarn crocheter that is familiar with the stitches but unfamiliar with working with thread. I would have liked to see more discussion about avoiding hand strain, since it is sometimes physically difficult for crocheters to make the transition to thread. The title is a bit of a misnomer - it really is an ultimate beginner’s guide. More experienced thread crocheters will probably find the patterns too simple.
Overall, this booklet is a helpful introduction to thread crochet. The opening section is written in a conversational tone and is designed to put the reader at ease. This booklet lays flat so you can read while crocheting. I would recommend the book for any yarn crocheter hoping to transition to thread work, or even for crocheters who are having difficulty transitioning from bulky and medium weight yarns to sock or fingering weight yarns.
Project types: 9 home decor items, 5 women’s accessories, 5 edgings, 3 baby items, 1 toy
Skill levesl: 4 easy, 19 intermediate
Retail price: $12.99 (ebook: $9.99)
Full disclosure: A free review copy of Ultimate Guide to Thread Crochet was provided by Leisure Arts. Although I accept free products for review, I do not accept additional compensation, nor do I guarantee a positive review. My reviews are based entirely on my honest opinions.
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