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Feb

15

CROCHET STITCHES IN MOTION DVD

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Leisure Arts has another winner with the Crochet Stitches in Motion DVD that teaches 12 pattern stitches and offers 8 projects.  I was anxious to see this DVD because it includes demonstration of a long stitch, a stitch that has always befuddled me.  With the clear, calm demonstration of Catherine Miller Scott, I can now work this stitch!

Another stitch that has always beat me is the widely used Reverse Single Crochet.  Again, with the clear demonstration technique Scott uses, I have mastered this stitch too.  How cool is that?

In this video, the written crochet instructions appear on screen while the stitch is being demonstrated.  There are close views of all stitches and of Miller’s hands as she works each stitch.  There are extra tips for embellishment and a good fashion show, allowing us to see how a pattern will look made in different yarns or used in different ways.  For instance, a moebius shawl becomes a hood and THEN becomes a baby sling!  Several alternate ideas for using the swatches created in the first segment are shown with line drawings and photos rather than live action.  All are inspirational, varying from practical to whimsical.  Further, there’s a full demo on how to make fringe.

Projects in the DVD include a stroller blanket, a kerchief, a flower, cap and scarf, placemat and dishcloth, and a moebius wrap.  The 12 pattern stitches demonstrated are single crochet ridges, cross stitch, granny square, honeycomb (popcorns), staggered post stitch, alternating mesh, lacy, long single bricks, four double shell, snapdragon stitch, fan trellis, and lattice stitch.

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  1. Lori on March 5, 2009 1:36 pm

    HI,
    I love that this is in motion. It is like having someone teach you like my Grandmother would have if she were still with us.
    Thanks for sharing.
    Lori

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