Upcoming new book: In the Loop

[MOBOGAL]

Hi!

 

So I came across this book on Amazon (I'm always trolling for new exciting crochet books). Josi Hannon Madera's book "In the Loop" is due out in May '07. And by the description, it sounds awesome! Anyone heard anything about this? I found some of the patterns via google, and I'm excited about this one. I'm looking forward to seeing all of the new books coming out (Doris Chan, Lily Chin, Vickie Howell etc). Sigh...crochet books are becoming an addiction for me!

 

http://www.amazon.com/Loop-Fun-Sexy-Designs-Crochet/dp/1581808690/sr=8-1/qid=1160342907/ref=pd_bbs_1/002-7750000-0150452?ie=UTF8&s=books

[L-A]

No, I hadn't heard of this book yet; but thank you so much for putting the word out! Did you see that it comes with a CD-ROM with "a pattern customizer that allows the reader to input her exact measurements and receive a pattern for any of the book's designs in her size" !!!! That ROCKS! Now how are we ever going to be able to wait till May???

[Crochet Fanatic]

Well, you got me. I put this one on my wish list. I have to have it because of the cd-rom included. Do you have any idea how hard it is to find patterns in my size (22-24) in most crochet books/magazines? Wow!!

[MOBOGAL]

I totally agree! The CD-rom part is amazing! I also like the fact that the sweater styles are interchangeable and you can pick the shaping etc you like best for your own body type/size. It really sounds customizable, which is super exciting! I guess May isn't too far away

[beth eathorne]

this is just too exciting..Ladies there is no way they can say this is just like your granny's crochet! I cant wait to see this. People are finally beginning to take crocheting serious.

 

HEY FOR US!!!!

[irish_leeny]

I heard about the JHM book awhile ago on her blog...however, while I am anxious to see Josi's book, I cannot wait for Amazing Crochet Lace by Doris Chan...it looks very promising!

[unicorn37757]

This sounds great, I put it on my wish list!

[Gretchen]

WOWOWOW!!! I can't WAIT for this to come out! Say goodbye to frogging projects that don't fit properly! And the pattern on the cover looks super cute. Thanks for sharing!!!!!

[renegade]

Do you have any idea how hard it is to find patterns in my size (22-24) in most crochet books/magazines? Wow!!

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Yes, I do! And so I find the pattern customizer an attractive feature. I'm just hoping the designs aren't too, too young (since they say they're targeting 18-35 year olds, and those of us a little bit outside that like smart clothes, too!). But I did add this to my Amazon wish list, just in case...

[addictedtoyarn]

OH I am addicted to crochet books too! I just checked it out on Amazon it sounds like something new and exciting interchangable sweater parts sounds cool! I am excited but we have to wait until MAY!

Looks like alot of new books coming out I can't wait for Doris Chan's new book which is due out in November she is one of my favorite designers

[Mar]

I found one link with Josie's photogallery which contains 5 crochet photos. I don't know if they're all featured in the book. But according to the style in which the photos are taken I think (and do hope!) so..

 

 

And another one, also about the cd... WANT WANT WANT

 

http://eris-devotee.livejournal.com/

[EugeneClarence]

You can try out the custom pattern generator here.

http://www.weirdmirror.org/patterns/scoopt1.htm

 

EugeneClarence

[EmEyeAaay]

I'm dying to get this book! It looks like she's put so much work into making it very user friendly.

[Crochet Fanatic]

Ok...what happened to this book? Does anyone know? I was looking forward to it, and amazon and barnes and noble say it is no longer available. Geesh!

[sonnets_and_stitches]

Perhaps the publication date got pushed back? There's contact information at the base of the pattern generator page (see the link in post #12). Would an email be out of line to ask when we can expect to see the book?

 

A personalized pattern generator is too good a tool to give up lightly!

 

~ Joy

[MOBOGAL]

I was eagerly waiting for this book. To the best of my understanding (from reading her blog), there were some conflicts with the publisher and the author bought back the rights to her book. She has a new website where she has released some of the patterns for purchase, and she plans to release more. (I'm not affiliated with her, I was just really looking forward to the idea of a custom raglan sweater generator!!). I hope she actually publishes it online someday. Here is her new website.

 

http://www.weirdmirror.org/

[brianna]

josi's website is actually http://www.artofcrochet.com but weirdmirror.org will forward accordingly.

 

she did indeed buy back her book, and i think it's for the best. a publisher's vision can sometimes limit the vision of an artist who wants to provide something that no one else is or has. josi has worked really hard to create a place that will offer customization AND fashion. over the weekend she should be posting the link to purchase her "mod squad cabled skirt" which, i personally think, is one of the sexiest and fashion-minded skirts i've ever seen in crochet.

[tropicallie]

Well, I hope she gives a thought to self-publishing. I was also really looking forward to her book.

[sonnets_and_stitches]

Thanks for the info!

 

Yes, her designs do look marvelous, and it's too bad the publication of the book didn't work out. I'm glad that she had the means to buy back the rights to the book, though. I'm looking forward to whatever else she might put out!

 

~ Joy

[CrochetMirra]

I tried looking up this book on Amazon but the link doesn't work and it doesn't come up in the results list. Has anyone bought this book yet? is it good?

[sonnets_and_stitches]

I tried looking up this book on Amazon but the link doesn't work and it doesn't come up in the results list. Has anyone bought this book yet? is it good?

 

 

It seems that the author Josi and publisher couldn't come to an agreement about the book, so she bought back her rights to the book. Unless someone else publishes it (or she self-publishes), it looks like this book isn't going to happen. I'm pretty sad about it. See post #17 in this thread.

 

Do check out her website, though! Gorgeous stuff. http://www.artofcrochet.com

 

~ Joy

[CrochetMirra]

oops sorry!! I sent my question before reading all the posts on this thread. She does have some really great patterns and i have already bought the one for the raspbery fizz cardigan.

[sonnets_and_stitches]

No worries! I've definitely done the same.

[yarnyviolet]

She didn't publish it in the end. I bought her other skirt pattern but haven't made it yet (I have a lot of WIPs and dh and I are planning another baby so I have put it off for now).

 

Rachel