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Crochet At Home

July 24, 2013 by jd wolfe

Crochet At Home book

 

This colorful book is full of charming projects designed to delight!  In these 25 projects, you are sure to find at least several that will have you itching to stitch.

The Ruffles and Ridges Pillow is not only attractive, it will teach you a sophisticated technique for increasing in the round.  The front and back panels are different, but both are attractive and use the same increasing technique.

The Sleepy Kitty Doorstop has the aaaahhhh factor in spades.  So adorable.  While the Zigs and Zags Afghan is very sophisticated, it uses a stitch pattern that would work equally well for lovely curtains or even a skirt.  The color choices and dimension in the Pinwheel Baby Blanket will soothe you and baby.

In fact, the color selections throughout the book are one of its strengths.  There are cheerful pairings as well as many unusual combinations.  For a ‘color impaired’ crocheter like me, this is a plus.  When I passed the book around at the last meeting of the St. Louis Crochet Club, three people immediately pointed to the Berry Pie on page 132 as the first project they would be making.  It will make a useful pie/cake carrier as well as a delightful decorative item when not filled with baked goods.  Husbands and kids will be a big fan of this one!

Each pattern in this 142 page large soft cover book is accompanied by excellent photos and most have large charts too.  Further, the yarn choices are given in the ‘generic’ category first, as in ‘worsted weight’, and then the particular yarns used to work up each design are specified, as, say, ‘caron simply soft’.  Most of the yarns are not ‘exotic’ and are widely available.

This book offers such a variety of projects that every crocheter, from beginner to advanced, will find several favorites.  The smallest, coasters or pan handle cozies, are quick and easy.  The most complex, afghans and teapot cozy, are presented in a way that gives the crocheter the best chance for success.

Look for this book to be a Giveaway prize soon!

Book Specs:

Crochet At Home, edited by Brett Bara

Interweave Press, 2013

142 Pages, soft cover

ISBN: 978159668377

$22.95 USD

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Comments

  1. Melissa says

    July 24, 2013 at 9:27 pm

    Looks like a great book!

  2. Delece says

    July 25, 2013 at 12:44 pm

    This looks like a fun book.

  3. Sheri *¿* says

    July 26, 2013 at 11:39 am

    Great Book! Looks like a fun one too! Looking forward to the give-a-way also! Tried entering once B4 but failed at the form. Maybe it was the old computer phone. Hugs Sheri *¿*

  4. brigitte brown says

    September 18, 2013 at 2:12 pm

    Hello,
    Thanks for recommending another great crochet book.However, I would be torn between making:
    a)the baked goods carrier you mention.
    b) the baby blanket AND ( no “c” here!) a Russian Nesting doll toy to go with it.
    Thank for allowing us to try!
    33455

Have you read?

How to Crochet the Suzette Stitch: An Easy Textured Crochet Stitch for Beginners

Learning a crochet stitch is much more satisfying when you have an actual project waiting at the end of it. The Suzette stitch is especially versatile because its dense, softly textured fabric works for everything from practical cotton washcloths to cosy scarves, hats and blankets.

Here are some Suzette stitch crochet patterns worth adding to your project list.

Suzette Stitch Baby Blanket

The free Suzette Stitch Baby Blanket pattern from Premier Yarns uses the stitch to create a softly textured crochet blanket with a subtle tweed-like appearance.

This would make a lovely handmade baby shower gift, particularly when worked in a washable baby yarn. The stitch creates more visual interest than plain single crochet without introducing large holes that may catch tiny fingers.

Easy Suzette Stitch Blanket

The Suzette Stitch Blanket pattern by Stitching Together is another approachable blanket project for crocheters who enjoy a relaxing stitch repeat.

This is the sort of project you can keep beside the sofa and work on a few rows at a time. Just keep an eye on those skipped stitches—television crochet is wonderful until an extra stitch quietly sneaks in three episodes earlier.

Casey Suzette Stitch Scarf

The free Casey Scarf crochet pattern uses the Suzette stitch through most of the design, producing a cosy scarf with a softly scalloped, zigzag-like texture.

It is a good first wearable project for beginners because scarves do not require complicated shaping. You can also adjust the length fairly easily or use a self-striping yarn and let the colour changes do the decorative work for you.

Quick Suzette Crochet Scarf

For another scarf option, try this free Suzette Stitch Scarf pattern from Hooked by Robin.

The designer includes written instructions and a video tutorial, making it helpful for visual learners who prefer watching the stitch placement before beginning. It is designed as a quick project and would make a practical last-minute handmade gift.

Suzette Colour Block Scarf

The free Suzette Colour Block Scarf pattern is a cheerful option for using several coordinating yarn colours.

Colour blocking also makes this a handy stash-busting crochet project. You can use leftover yarn from other makes, although it is worth choosing yarns of the same weight and similar fibre content so the sections behave themselves after washing.

Chunky Suzette Stitch Beanie

The free Chunky Suzette Stitch Beanie crochet pattern turns the textured stitch into a warm winter hat.

Chunky yarn helps the pattern work up quickly and makes the raised texture especially noticeable. This would be a useful project for craft stalls, charity donations or quick handmade Christmas gifts.

Hazel Textured Crochet Beanie

The free Hazel Beanie crochet pattern combines simple ribbing with the Suzette stitch.

The ribbed brim gives the hat a neat, finished appearance while the Suzette stitch adds texture to the main body. It looks more complicated than a basic crochet beanie but is still built from familiar beginner stitches.

Suzette Stitch Washcloth

For a small practice project, try the free Suzette Stitch Wash Cloth pattern from The Purple Poncho.

A washcloth is one of the best ways to practise a new crochet stitch because it is small, useful and not terribly demanding. Even if the first one is slightly wonky, it will still wash perfectly well.

Use a smooth cotton yarn so the cloth is absorbent and the stitch texture remains clearly visible.

Suzette Ridge Crochet Washcloth

The free Suzette Ridge Crochet Washcloth pattern adds another layer of texture to this familiar stitch combination.

Make several in coordinating colours and pair them with handmade soap for an easy spa-style gift. They are also useful little projects for testing unfamiliar cotton yarn before committing to a larger set.

Corner-to-Corner Suzette Stitch Washcloth

The free C2C Suzette Stitch Washcloth pattern gives the stitch a slightly different construction by working it from corner to corner.

This is a good next project after you have mastered ordinary flat rows. It lets you explore increasing and decreasing while still using the familiar Suzette stitch combination.

Suzette Stitch Afghan Square

The Suzette Stitch Afghan Square pattern turns the textured stitch into a smaller crochet block.

Afghan squares are useful for charity blankets, sampler blankets and portable crochet projects. You can make the squares individually, use up leftover yarn and join everything together once you have enough—although “enough” has been known to become a surprisingly flexible number in my craft room.

More Suzette Stitch Crochet Pattern Ideas

Once you are comfortable with the basic stitch, you can also use it to make:

  • Crochet mug cosies
  • Ear warmers and headbands
  • Fingerless gloves
  • Cushion covers
  • Tote bags
  • Baby rompers
  • Crochet cardigans
  • Lap blankets
  • Double-thick potholders

You can browse additional Suzette stitch crochet patterns on Etsy, including sweaters, baby blankets, beanies, mug cosies and accessories from independent crochet designers.

When choosing a pattern, check whether it uses US or UK crochet terminology. Also check whether it uses the traditional Suzette stitch—one single crochet and one double crochet worked into the same stitch—or a designer’s variation of it. That quick check can prevent a great deal of confused unraveling later.

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