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Super Simple Crochet Stitch Patterns
(product #871738)
By Joanne C. Gonzalez, Annie’s, 2018, 54 pages, $8.99
Sometimes a gem of a book comes along that you just know
you’ll use over and over again. If you are a beginner, this
book is a must-have! And if you have been crocheting for
years, consider adding this one to your library. Beginners
will appreciate the clear photos and instructional informa-
tion that not only helps explain the patterns in the book,
but will add valuable skills to their crochet toolbox. Even
expert crocheters will glean insightful tips and tech-
niques not found elsewhere.
But that is just the beginning.This book features
12 textural stitch patterns that are easy to do with
short repeats that beginners will appreciate for their
simplicity, while advanced stitchers will find these projects
the perfect choice when they just want to crochet and not think too hard! With
project instructions for a sampler afghan, slippers, a baby blanket, cowl, poncho and a hat, and
easy-to-understand information on how to work any pattern in any of the 12 stitch patterns,
you’ll be able to create dozens of unique projects for years to come.PRODUCT
REVIEW Cable Crochet Made Easy^
By Bonnie Barker, self-published,
2017, 72 pages, $15.95
If you have always admired beautiful
crochet cable designs but have been fear-
ful to take the leap, this is the place to start!
Author, designer and teacher Bonnie Barker has self-
published the perfect tutorial pattern book filled with
18 beautiful designs. What makes this book so special
and unique is that each pattern featured in the book
includes an online link to a video tutorial not just for
right-handed crocheters but lefties as well! It’s like having
Bonnie sit right beside you, guiding you through each project
step by step!
I decided to try the Abigail Scarf & Shawl pattern. Following
Bonnie’s YouTube tutorial row by row gave me confidence to work
through this beautiful shawl, which features a gorgeous Celtic weave cable.
Being able to stop and re-watch the difficult parts helped me work through the
trickier rows in the shawl.
With this success, I am hooked and ready to take on another cable project with Bonnie
by my side as my own private instructor through the world of YouTube!Go to http://www.amazon.com to order your copy of Cable Crochet Made Easy, which includes the online tutorial links for
both right- and left-handers. Crochet World editor Jackie Daugherty crocheted the Abigail Scarf & Shawl in Berroco’s
Vintage DK yarn.Go to AnniesCraftStore.com to order your copy of Super Simple Crochet Stitch Patterns.