... lines of "The Knitter's Companion" which I own and love. My experience crocheting is very limited so I ...
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I wanted a go-to reference guide for patterns along the lines of "The Knitter's Companion" which I own and love. My experience crocheting is very limited so I ordered a pattern geared at beginners. Even so, the first stitch called for (Foundation Double Crochet, or FDC) is not mentioned in this book, so I had to turn to utube. This is disappointing especially as the volume is rather slim and honestly, how much could it have hurt to include an extra page. I don't know what else is missing or how useful this volume will end up being, but thus far the illustrations and explanations for the techniques covered seem clear and helpful, so I'm going to keep this and hope for the best.
4072511
i really like this book and it has helped me love crochet again - but i find most of the designs to be very challenging - above a beginners level - i wish there were more easy patterns to try. i've only tried one pattern - the short skirt. turned out just as pictured luckily - will try more in the future as i get better.
4637430
I wonder if any of the reviewers have actually knit anything from this book since no one has mentioned the following: With one exception, all of the patterns call for two strands of yarn (mostly lace) to be knit and one pattern even calls for three strands to be used as one. The projects can be knit with a single strand of sport weight yarn but the resulting project will not have the same hand or look as the original. Speaking of looking like the originals most of the lace weight yarns are linen blends, and a suitable substitue, let alone the original yarn is hard to come by in the US. The patterns are innovative, lovely and moderately challenging. If you don't mind making a garment that differers quite a bit from the original and don't mind knitting full size garment with such a fine yarn, then the book is quite inspiring. However, for the typical American knitter, I can't recommend it.
2285271
This is on my "to knit for myself" list, but birthdays, holidays, and other occasions have stolen my knitting time. I will get to it some day. :D
225341
I love the softness of this yarn!  The only thing I don't like is that it splits too easily while I'm working with it--my crochet hooks end up splitting the strand too easily, because it's not wound as tightly as some other yarns--but, it works up into a gorgeous crocheted sweater--it would make an extremely lovely afghan, too!
2945645
If you're experienced at crocheting, this yarn would be great, as it is quite beautiful. However, I had a real time working with it.
3939004
The yearn is beautiful, but becus its my first crocheting, it was very difficult to work on these thin strings. I was getting really irritated and my pinky started to hurt. Its just my personal thought. I haven't done crocheting with thicker yarn, yet, but i feel like i may be able to grab and work it better.  Soon as i get better, i will come back to this yarn and will make a pot holders...
1267061
Great I love to knit and how unique. I also make up my own designs
504553
I love crochet. I was started at age 8 by my Aunt Mary by directions. When they came out with the charts I was stuck.  I CAN USES KNITTING CHARTS WITH NO PROGRAM, so I had to learn crochet charts too.
3804570
I love the color of this yarn.  I was crocheting a sweater for my niece and started it with this yarn thinking I had another skein in my crochet tub upstairs ( you know what they say about assuming I assume? :).  When I went to get other skein,it was not to be found (though to this day, I will SWEAR I bought two skeins). I looked in every store around for this color and ended up having to buy online for over twice the price.  Caron Simply Soft is not my favorite yarn to begin with, it separates and I just don't like the finished goods end result.  Lesson learned!  When starting a project make sure I have enough yarn to finish it, PRIOR to starting.
4709035
This is my first experince with crocheting using mohair yarn. I bought this one but when recived it had sparkles wich I don't like , but I kept it for learning . Now I am making a preyer showel , I am not sure if one skean will be enogh. The othet thing I noticed once you do a stich you CAN NOT GO BACK AND UN DO IT, the fine hairs get attached to each other wile crochetting , and if you pull the yarn with more power you will damage the peice you are working with.
Put other than that the peice I am working looks elegant and the yarn is soooo soft .
4024924
I love these designs...very creative and fun to knit.  HOWEVER, this is definitely NOT a book for a beginning knitter, or for any knitter who likes to follow patterns exactly as written.  In order to enjoy these clever designs, the knitter must take the time to think, and to chart out the next step....
3684562
More time than not lately new knitting books don't live up to there names, this is certainly not the case with this title. There are few patterns that I wouldn't be very happy to knit and to wear. I have only started one pattern, the lily of the valley gloves. I fell in love with them the first time I saw them.
2633861
I was absolutely in love with this book until I actually began to crochet a rug per the pattern in the book.  It took me some time to decipher the directions and find it hard to believe a beginner could successfully follow them.  I am wondering how many of the US reviewers have actually made anything in the book. Once deciphered I was very pleased with the rug pattern.
1537323
I am a novice knitter. I have used metal needles and find them too slick and quick. I also find them cold (if that bothers anyone else!)

Since I am not always sure of how to do the stitch I am making or if I reading the pattern correctly.  I like the bamboo which slips with a little more effort, because it allows me to go at a pace I am comfortable with.

I have less accidental slips of the yarn.  Which is great for me, since I still can't always pick up a dropped stitch.

The bamboo is warm & smooth! Which I LOVE!
3702888
when you get a new knitting book and want to tackle half of the patterns in it. Stylish and classic jackets. My only difficulty was choosing which one to work on first. (Solution - have several projects going at one time!)
2344502
I do not know how to crochet, as I purchased the set because I want to learn, therefore cannot speak on its performance. I do like that it's packaged in its own case and the lifetime warranty.