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Title: The Complete Idiot's Guide to Knitting and Crocheting Illustrated (Complete Idiot's Guide To...) by Barbara Breiter, Gail Diven ISBN: 1-59257-089-5 Publisher: Alpha Books Pub. Date: 07 October, 2003 Format: Paperback Volumes: 1 List Price(USD): $16.95 |
Average Customer Rating: 3.47 (30 reviews)
Rating: 2
Summary: Do not expect this to be your only knitting guide
Comment: I tried to teach myself to knit using only this book- don't try it, it doesn't work. I ended up buying some cheap, simple books with big pictures to show me how to follow the instructions in the "Complete" guide. The previous reviewer who said that the authors sometimes omit crucial information is absolutely right-simply telling you to "turn your work" doesn't make much sense if you're a brand new knitter and you can barely cast on. This doesn't mean that this is a bad book by any means, but it definately does NOT live up to the purpose of Complete Idiots Guide series- you must have some previous experience or outside help to learn to knit.
Rating: 5
Summary: All you need to learn how to crochet
Comment: I love this book and refer to it often. I used it exclusively to learn how to crochet. People can't believe that I learned from a book, as this is usually a skill passed on from person to person. I read the basic information on yarns and supplies, then skipped the knitting section and went straight to the crochet. It is very easy and even entertaining to read! The illustrations and explanations are very detailed and clear. I crochet left-handed and had no trouble thanks to the extra instructions for lefties.
Since learning my new skill I've been crocheting every spare moment and have made a baby blanket, hat and booties, a adult's shawl, and even a teddy bear. I look forward to turning back to the front section to learn to knit soon.
This book plus lots of free patterns available on the internet are all you need to knit and crochet your day away.
Rating: 2
Summary: Not worth buying.
Comment: I purchased this book when I decided to learn how to knit. I already knew some basics in crochet so I thought it would be nice to have a reference for both.I was sadly mistaken and now regret spending money on this guide.
I suppose I should have known better. Crocheting and knitting are such multi-faceted and versatile crafts that there is no way one book under 300 pages can address BOTH adequately. I found the book frustrating because it would spend many pages talking about things that were quite easy. (like yarn and the different types.) But when it actually comes to the stitches, I thought it did a poor job. Especially explaining the Purl stitch. With the description and the illustration, it was hard to actually see what they are trying to do.
I breifly glanced at the crochet section but realized that even with my rather sparse knowledge of crochet, I knew almost everything that the book had to offer. (Which was not much.)
If you do want to geta good guide for knitting, I suggest the Dummies Guide to Knitting. If you want a good guide to crocheting, I suggest Donna Kooler's Encyclopedia for crochet. They cost more, but are well worth it. If you are still set on getting this guide, I suggest you get it from the library first or at least browse through the pages at your local book store before you take the plunge.
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Title: Knitting for Dummies by Pam Allen, Trisha Malcolm, Rich Tennant, Cheryl Fall ISBN: 076455395X Publisher: For Dummies Pub. Date: 22 February, 2002 List Price(USD): $21.99 |
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Title: Learn to Crochet in Just One Day/Right Hand by Jean Leinhauser ISBN: 0881955094 Publisher: American School of Needlework Pub. Date: June, 1993 List Price(USD): $6.50 |
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Title: Crocheting for Dummies by Susan Brittain, Karen Manthey ISBN: 076454151X Publisher: For Dummies Pub. Date: 26 July, 2004 List Price(USD): $19.99 |
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Title: How to Knit - The Definitive Knitting Course Complete with Step-by-Step Techniques, Stitch Library and Projects for Your Home and Family by Debbie Bliss ISBN: 1570761450 Publisher: Trafalgar Square Pub. Date: 01 March, 1999 List Price(USD): $29.95 |
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Title: Stitch 'N Bitch: The Knitter's Handbook by Debbie Stoller ISBN: 0761128182 Publisher: Workman Publishing Company Pub. Date: October, 2003 List Price(USD): $13.95 |
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