HHCC Book Review
Title: Afghans & Throws: A Step-by-Step Guide to Knit and Crochet Designs, Patterns and Techniques
Author: Luise Roberts
Year: 2008
Rating: 9 1/2 out of 10 balls of yarn
This book caught may attention when I saw Crochet and Knit in the title. It’s almost impossible to find both in one book. I found this book to be a very comprehensive guide, not a how- to. It is not for the beginner, you need to know how to crochet or knit to be able to use this book. Also it is not a pattern book (there are 6 projects in the back not all afghans or throws). This book has several sections starting with tools for knitting and crochet and has over 30 sections each devoted a particular facet of crochet or knitting.
An example of the information is a table that covers sizing of beds with crochet and knit yarn calculations for multiple yarn types. The other sections cover color selection, embroidery, creating motifs to appliqué to a finished project, and more. It includes how to read both knit and crochet charts. Finishing and trims in crochet and knit. There is a section on stitches in crochet and knit. Each has a picture of the completed pattern, written instructions (for most) and the chart. There are sections on cables, weaving, texture and using beads in knit and crochet. Each section covers both mediums.
Definitely a book I would like to put in my library and it wouldn’t collect dust.
9 ½ balls of yarn out of 10 because the projects weren’t all afghans or throws.
Review by Diane George, HHCC Member.
This book was provided to the HHCC by the Trafalgar Square Books publishing company. Members of the HHCC may borrow this book from the HHCC's Crochet Library.
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