Another wonderful book has crossed our desk and we wanted to share it with you. Once you check out the patterns in this book I think it will be making its way onto your wish list. This book includes 50 patterns that will make you feel good. Take a look with Katelyn at Carefree Crochet.
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Inside the Book:
When you open the cover of the book your eyes are given a treat! Inside the front cover they have put a photo of a collection of the projects in the book. They look so beautiful and squishy that I want one of each of them! Working my way through the book I was NOT disappointed in the projects that May, the author, had included.
The premise behind the book is that you can start with small projects to learn how to work the stitch pattern and what a yarn will work up like. Once you have that information you can move on to larger projects that use the same things. At the start of the book you will find some smaller project. Included at the start of the book you will find hats, pillows, fingerless mitts and boot cuffs. Working through the book the project sizes increase as well as some of the textures and complication of patterns.
Each of these projects really uses the yarn to make a beautiful piece. May uses dynamic open work in her patterns and really plays with the yarn weight to create stunning pieces. My favorite of the book is the Striped Jacket. When I first saw this I started to image which colors of Chic Sheep I would pick up to make my own version! Within the book you will find a variety of patterns for each season of the year. There are some jackets and also some vests and light tops. With so many options you might have a hard time picking which one to start with.
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I was around 10 years old when an elderly lady taught me the basics.
Learn crochet age of 12 by a friend and books. When had my son at age 21 was dying to knit a vest for him. The owner of a LYS was kind enough to guide me thru the steps. Have been hooking ever since!!
I was 11 when my mom first showed me how to crochet a granny square. My first and only project then was a tan and white granny square. I lost interest. Over 34 years later when I was going through a stressful time I rediscovered crochet. I love it and knitting!!! I wish that I would have never stopped!!!!
I was 12 when my cousin agreed to teach me to crochet and knit. I am left handed and she is right handed, so I would sit in front of her and mirror what she did. I took myself to the library and borrowed books to better develop my skills. Eventually, I learned how to knit well with both hands however, I never got the hang of crocheting with my right hand. It would be great to be more carefree with my crochet.
Mom trued to teach me to crochet at 9 and though I mastered knitting m, crochet just didn’t click. I taught myself from a book at 19.
I was 9 years old when momma taught me to crochet.. My first project was the rose afghan.
Around 34 for knitting and around 37 for crochet
My mother taught me when I was 10 years old but didn’t start knitting until I was 50 after I retired. I couldn’t believe how much came back to me when I took a beginning knitting class. I been knitting or crocheting every day since.
I was 58 when I taught myself how to crochet.
I was around 12 years old when my grandmother taught me to crochet. She taught me the “thermal” stitch potholder. Then in my early 20’s I taught myself to knit and I learned to read patterns both crochet and knit.
I tried knitting and crocheting when I was younger but didn’t stick with it. Now, at 63, I’ve started crocheting and love it! I’ll try knitting again, soon.
I was 14 when I learned to crochet
My great Aunt taught me to crochet with thread and a chart to make a pineapple when I was 8 and now I’m in my 60’s and still learning and enjoying every minute I can! Love it!
I learned when I was in my early 20s
I was 6 when my mamma taught me to crochet . I taught myself to knit in my mid twenties.
I was so young I don’t know but I made miles and miles of chains. At about nine my aunt showed me how to make slip stitches and single crochet. What a wonderful ride I have been on ever since.
So young I don’t know and I made miles and miles of chains. I was taught at ten the slip stitch and single crochet.
Been on a wonderful ride ever since.
Thank you for another great review of a great find! I’m excited to check out this book!
I didn’t learn to crochet until I was almost 48 years old! My mother knew how, but she was right handed and couldn’t figure out how to teach a lefty like me. Many years later, when my stepdaughter was starting to learn, I learned from a book which had instructions for those who are left handed.
I learned to knit and crochet around 13yrs old. I didn’t do either one for man you years. I started knitting again about 20yrs ago and got back into crochet 5yrs ago.
I learned to crochet when I was 13 by watching videos on youtube
My grandmother taught me when I was about 5 or 6
I was 32 when I taught myself how to crochet. My daughter was 9 when I started teaching her. She is now 11.
This sounds like the perfect approach to move me from hats, scarves, coals and washcloths to garmets.
I learned to crochet when I was about 8 or 9. I’m kind of amazed she learned at 4 or 5!!! That means my daughter is DEFINITELY old enough to learn
I learned to make chains when I was about 7, but properly crocheted at 25!
I was about 8 years old. My grandma taught me. I was left handed and she was right, but she took her time to teach me.
I was a teenager when I learned to crochet. I put it down and picked it back up in my thirties. Haven’t put it down since.
My great Aunty Betty taught me to crochet when I was sixteen.
My friend’s mother taught me to knit when I was 11 or 12, she owned a small shop and sold fabrics, yarns and notions. I taught myself to crochet when I was about 20
I think I was about 9 or 10 when my Aunt Jennie taught me to crochet.
I was about 12. I learned from my grandmother!
I taught myself to crochet when I was 15, knitting at 20 yrs old.
I taught myself to crochet when i was 21. I had always wanted to learn and i became determined to master it.
I learned to crochet at age 7 from a neighbor and to knit when a teenager together with my Mom.
I taught myself to crochet about 7 years ago from a book that belonged to my husband’s mother. Very informative. It’s an obsession. Always willing to try new stitches and techniques. Thanks for the giveaway!.
I love your patterns
I have this book and I need help! I love that black poncho but I cannot for the life of me figure out how to put it together! The pattern is simple and says work back and forth and make a huge rectangle and then all it says is fold in half and sew 11in down from the fold? How does a rectangle turn into a poncho? I need a picture or chart or something, any help would be appreciated!
Can you figure out the black poncho? I love this one but I can’t tell from the photos or the instructions, how do you crochet basically a rectangle and then fold it in half to make a poncho? If you could explain this I really want to make it but I have no idea how it should be put together!