Need a Book :)

[Justmee]

Hey all

I'm a very beginning crocheter. I can make a simple hat (in the round) but nothing fancy. I guess I could do a scarf, it's all straight, right?

Anyway I have a chance to put a book on an Amazon order from the states. : I want to get a good basic book with some patterns in it (kids' hats, maybe a sweater or some type of toy, etc). I know the basics, I can follow pattern directions (soft of) so I don't need something to show me how to single or double crochet, just some nice patterns, for dummies type book. I have found quite a few on amazon but since I can't really browse them (even with the look inside feature) I'd like some firsthand recommendations.

TIA

[sonuptosondown]

Hi! I'm interested in other recommendations you get, as we're probably about the same skill level. Although I can crochet in the round fine, but still haven't become consistent in my straight crocheting I'm just as likely to end up with a trapezoid as not

Anyway, I asked for and got this book, Crochet in No Time, for Christmas last year and I really like it:
http://www.amazon.com/Crochet-Time-E...7531976&sr=8-1

The patterns are cute and stylish, there's stuff for babies, kids, adults, a couple toys, some scarves, some home decor...all the stuff you said. I've made a couple things. The patterns I did were challenging for me, which I like because I learned a lot and wasn't bored. They would not be "advanced" or anything--mostly easy to moderate and some hard ones, I'd say.

Good luck choosing!

[Justmee]

Thanks I'm gonna check that book out. It does seem like we are on the same level. I'm loving my crochet :

[Sagesgirl]

What do you want? For baby/toddler crochet, get one of Candi Jensen's books (Candy Babies or Candy Tots). For something a bit more general, I suggest Crochet from the Heart. Those all have very simple, easy to understand patterns. 24-Hour Crochet is another nice one, and I'm quite fond of Hip to Crochet.

[Justmee]

Originally Posted by Sagesgirl

What do you want? For baby/toddler crochet, get one of Candi Jensen's books (Candy Babies or Candy Tots). For something a bit more general, I suggest Crochet from the Heart. Those all have very simple, easy to understand patterns. 24-Hour Crochet is another nice one, and I'm quite fond of Hip to Crochet.

At the moment I'm into baby / toddler stuff, but I kind of would also like a general book (maybe I'll make a granny square blanket, some pot holders, a hat for me, etc). Really I just want something with easy patterns I can follow, not too complicated, etc.

Any more suggestions, I'm going to order today :

[sonuptosondown]

Hi Rach,
What did you end up ordering from amazon? How do you like it? I was wondering, since I could use another book

Thanks!
Deb

[Justmee]

Originally Posted by sonuptosondown

Hi Rach,
What did you end up ordering from amazon? How do you like it? I was wondering, since I could use another book

Thanks!
Deb

I ordered this one

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1579909159

but I haven't gotten it yet so I can't review it. The shipment should be here in a few weeks :

[Sagesgirl]

Looks nice! That will definitely help you in coming up with your own original stuff.