Crochet Patterns for Dummies

[DesertCrocheter]

My sister (thanks K!) sent me a copy of the brand new publication "Crochet Patterns for Dummies" by Susan Brittain (Wiley Publishing 2007). I've only flipped through it, but it begins with a discussion of sizing (including a line drawing of how to measure your chest, back length, even your head), sizing charts, plus a lot of basic information and patterns. The usual clear, black and white line drawings of how to create certain stitches, how to read a pattern, etc. Looks like there are lots of hat patterns, some scarves, but what I really liked was the chapter at the end of the book, 10 kid-friendly projects. Yes, it's a basic primer, so advanced crocheters won't find it interesting, but anyone who teaches crochet, or wants to teach her child how to crochet, might find it useful. Patty

[terrijo]

I'm going to have to go pick that book up. I started teaching my 7 yr old granddaughter to crochet last week. I had her chain for the whole week--she had to make a chain that went around her room. It was a fun challenge for her. Last night they stopped by and I showed her how to single crochet back along her chain. She has such big plans for her crochet talents. I bought her a book Crochet for Kids that she's all excited about. So, as I said already, I'll have to get this one too.

Thanks for sharing.

[purlwise]

Humm, thanks for the review! I have been thinking of offering a crocheting class for preteens at out local library and this sounds like it would be perfect!