Review: A hook and some yarn will do it!!!
Rating: 5 out of 5
Date: 05 25, 2014
I didn’t read Vol I, so I don’t know if this is a smooth continuation to Vol II. The disclaimer mentions that in this guide the reader builds upon techniques used in How to Crochet: Vol I, with advanced patterns. The first chapter talks about the abbreviations the author will use, CH = chain DS = double stitch etc, so it appears the novice can grasp the language while feeling very familiar to the intermediate crotchet.I have brought cowl scarves from my co-workers and a woman on Etsy. Before reading this book I had no desire to try a pattern for myself, but now I am really thinking of buying a pattern and starting small, certainly not with a cowl scarf...(Smile) So if you can make scarves reach out to me. I LOVE them!!!Chapter one starts the reader with the different stitches, while the next chapter moves into material. Material you might ask? Well if you are like me I thought yarn was yarn, but there is a difference and Crimbleton describes these differences along with letting the reader know which to use for what project. For example linen hemp and flax is typically used for jewelry and baskets, while Alpaca is soft and used in clothing. (seems interesting right?)The bonus chapter is where you get your bang; I once heard it said that “service is the rent you pay for your space on earth. Crimbleton shares how this hobby can bless others. So whether you are just beginning or have some of the basic stitches and your own hook I’m sure you will find something of value in this volume.A complimentary copy of this Ebook was provided by the author, for the purpose of this review.