Review: Lots of great information
Rating: 5 out of 5
Date: 05 23, 2014
I didn’t see Volume 1 so I can’t say if this is a natural continuation from that book but this one does start out with an explanation of abbreviations used throughout it.  This is always good to know as you need to be sure if you are reading an American abbreviation or an English one.Shell, Bobble, Popcorn, Lace and Mesh are the first to be explained and include photos of what they should look like.  The written instructions are easy to follow.  Following this are, Star, Pineapple, Crocodile (really popular in 2014), puff, cluster and knot stitches.  Again, good photos and instructions.The author goes on to explain specialty stitches – Hairpin lace (with a pattern for a shawl and lace curtains) broomstick lace and Tunisian crochet and pattern for a baby blanket (we always called this afghan stitch).  She shows the special tools needed to do these stitches.Chapter 8 shows various patterns made in squares.  The final chapters talk about selling your work and in my opinion, the best chapter is a list of all the charities that can use your help.  I did find a link or two that didn’t go to what it said it would but we all know how fast the internet changes.  She even provides a few links for finding free patterns.There is a bonus chapter on granny squares, how to make an adjustable ring, Bruges crochet (I have never heard of this one) and more on crocodile stitch.  All in all, there is a lot of great information in this book.