The Crochet Stitch Bible
by Betty Barnden
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Author: Betty BarndenEdition: Spiral-bound
Audio: English (Unknown); English (Original Language); English (Published)
Published: 2004-01-16
ISBN: 0873497171
Number of pages: 128
Publisher: Krause Publications
Book Reviews of The Crochet Stitch Bible
Book Review: Pretty good reference
Summary: 4 Stars
This is a very good reference book about crochet and I would recommend it to anyone with an interest in crochet, but particularly to anyone with some basic experience who is looking for patterns to use in their own projects.
PROS:
The book starts with instructions for how to do all the basic stitches, as well as other basic tips and tricks such as how to hold the hook and how to start and finish a piece. Even though it does contain this introductory information, I wouldn't recommend it for a beginner simply because it doesn't give you much guidance on how to put together an entire project.
The remainder of the book contains detailed instructions for about two hundred different patterns, including squares, shapes and edgings. (By patterns, I mean ways to put stitches together to create interesting textures, not patterns to put together an entire afghan or sweater.) The patterns are grouped together in a logical order, and with the index in the front it is very easy to find what you are looking for. The instructions use fairly standard abbreviations and repeats, with a helpful stitch key on each page and a glossary in the back. The diagrams are very clear and easy to follow.
CONS (minor):
The book does not contain many patterns for squares, although I've seen other books devoted to squares if that's what you're interested in.
It is sometimes difficult to get a sense for how the stitches will look from the included pictures, but to fix this problem I think they would have to have much bigger pictures, and I think that smaller pictures were a reasonable trade off for a relatively compact book.
I left off one star because of the above comments, as well as because (1) with the spiral binding it is sometimes difficult to turn the pages and (2) for a book that bills itself as a "bible" and "essential reference" I think it could have included more on joining, making patterns, and other larger-scale issues.
One note about Amazon - my book came with multiple pages missing from the middle (how random!), and Amazon sent me a replacement right away with no hassles.
Summary of The Crochet Stitch Bible
Author Betty Barnden shared her knowledge of needlecraft design with embroiderers in The Embroidery Stitch Bible--now she uses her expertise as a hand-knitter to bring readers The Crochet Stitch Bible. This is the book crochet enthusiasts have been waiting for. Hundreds of traditional and contemporary stitches are photographed and accompanied by detailed charts in this essential illustrated reference.More than 200 crochet stitches are each clearly explained with a photographed sample, row-by-row instructions, easy-to-follow symbol charts, and comprehensive descriptions of all the associated techniques. Whether novice or expert, this book provides clear guidance for all skill levels with additional chapters on basic techniques and materials, a stitch identifier, and a how-to-use section.
* More than 200 photographed stitches accompanied by detailed instructions * Includes a stitch identifier for easy reference to all 200 stitches
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