Featuring 101 Projects From Crocheters Around The
World variety is very much at work here in this nearly 300 page book. The
projects are divided up into seven categories reflecting the weight of the
skein. The explanation of those weights can be found in the glossary as are
explanations of the techniques needed, abbreviations used, and other helpful
information. Instead of being at the
front of the book as usually happens that informative stuff is at the back so
that Crochet
One-Skein Wonders begins immediately with the projects.
Eight projects are found in the opening section
titled “Thread.” It can be something to be used around the house such as the
“Blooming Blossom Coaster Set” on pages 8-10 or something to be worn such as
the very pretty “Butterfly Necklace” on pages 19-21 among others. In each case the name of the creator is
listed along with the supplies needed, the directions, and at least one picture
of the finished project. This same format is used throughout the book.
The “Lace Weight” section follows and features four
patterns. Beginning on page 27 there are patterns for three scarves and one for
a cowl featured here.
“Super-Fine Weight” comes next with 20 more designs.
A number of them involve cowls and scarves, but other items such as “Flower
Power Purse” (pages 57-58) and the “Shell Stitch Fingerless Gloves” (pages
65-67) are featured.
“Fine Weight” begins on page 90 and features 9
projects. More scarves and glove projects can be found here as well as the
“Pebble Beach Headband” (pages 92-93) and the “Spring Garden Dress” (pages
99-101) and the cute “Eliot-the-Elephant Baby Bib” (pages 102-104) and others.
Starting on page 113 are the twelve projects that
make up the “Light Weight” section. More scarves and headband projects can be
found here along with others such as the “Sunflower Pillow” (pages 135-138) and
“Napkin Rings” (pages 139-140) and the Green Water-Bottle Holder” (pages
141-142).
“Medium Weight” comes next with more than 30
projects. Hats and a scarfs of various
types are present here as well as ones for fun things like “Bernie the Bunny”
(pages 226-230) and a Kindle Cover” on page 242.
10 Projects make up the “Bulky Weight” section of
the book. A “Button-Flap Cape” (pages 245-246) and a “Handpainted Shoulder Bag”
on pages 256-258 among others are included in this final project chapter.
Short bios of the designers/creators in the book, a
glossary of techniques, yarn weight, symbols and abbreviations follows the
final project chapter. A nine page index and an ad featuring four titles aimed
at knitters and an accompanying ad for four other crochet books bring this well
done book to a close.
Featuring project diversity and variety in skill
levels, the 101 projects in Crochet One-Skein Wonders are sure
to work for you as well as your family and friends. The projects selected by editors
Judith Durant and Edie Eckman can be made for recipients of all age levels and
would be treasured gifts.
Crochet One-Skein Wonders: 101 Projects From Crocheters Around The World
Edited
by Judith Durant & Edie Eckman
Storey
Publishing
April
2013
ISBN#
978-1-61212-042-3
Paperback
(also available in e-book format)
288
Pages
$18.95
Material
was obtained at my local library for my use in a future review piece for my
column in the Senior News newspaper.
Kevin
R. Tipple ©2013
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