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Crochet Stitch Dictionary – A Review

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Do NOT be fooled by this books cover!  It’s way better than the cheerful cover might lead you to believe.  Really!

Crochet Stitch Dictionary

Interweave Press author Sarah Hazell has gathered 200 stitches, some of which will be entirely new to you.  Each stitch has the requisite color picture and instructions but also a larger than average chart to aid in your ability to recreate the stitch.  And, she uses a nice ‘trick’ that is often overlooked by other authors – contrasting colors for each row when necessary to define each row.  I find that extremely helpful.

In addition, to help you find a stitch you KNOW you saw somewhere, there is a thumbnail of each stitch in the Table of Contents!  Another very helpful feature of this book.

As usual, Interweave Press has created a book that is outstanding in the field.  This book will easily earn its place in your crochet library.  And, with the clear beginner section at the start of the book, it will make a great gift (or investment) for anyone wishing to learn or improve her crochet.

Book Specs:

Interweave Press, 2013

192 Pages with many color photos and great charts

8X10 inch softcover

ISBN: 9781620331293

List Price $22.95 USD

 

 

Comments

  1. Many thanx! I was thinking to buy this book but wasn’t sure if it was good. Now I’m sure I’ll get a copy!

  2. I just got this book from the library for the second time. Such a wonderful book! You will love it!

  3. I’m hooked on crochet dictionaries, this one sounds great! Thank you for such an excellent review, I’m adding it to my wish list now.

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Crochet Baby Beanie – A Sweet Beginner-Friendly Hat Pattern for Baby Showers and Handmade Gifts

This Crochet Baby Beanie is one of those simple little patterns that makes a really lovely handmade gift. It uses soft Bernat Softee Baby yarn for the hat, a fluffy Pipsqueak edging, and an optional crochet flower on the side, giving it that cute baby-shower-ready finish.

What makes this one appealing is that the shape is worked in easy rounds, starting with a magic circle and increasing up to 48 stitches before moving into the textured post-stitch section. The fluffy edging softens the whole look, and the added flower gives it a sweet decorative touch without making the project feel too fussy.

I also like that it feels like a pattern you could easily customize. You could skip the flower for a simpler baby beanie, change the colors for a more modern look, or keep the pink-and-white version for a classic handmade baby gift. It has that practical “quick weekend project” feel, which is always handy when a baby shower sneaks up on you.

If you’re looking for an easy crochet baby hat pattern with a soft, cozy finish, this one is definitely worth a look. It’s cute, giftable, and the fluffy trim gives it a little extra charm.