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Paperback
Publisher: Krause Publications
ISBN13: 9780896896628
Condition: NEW
Notes: Brand New from Publisher. No Remainder Mark.
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Say "goodbye" to crochet's stiff, boxy, hippie-child reputation, and "hello" to Crochet that Fits ... garments that fit your shape, accessories that fit your style, and looks that fit right in with today's fashion trends!This book teaches an innovative, easy way to crochet fashions that are soft, shaped and drapeable--from a little black dress that fits like a glove and a lacy baby-doll top, to cute and cozy slippers, ruffled shrugs and hobo bags. By using Mary Jane Hall's Graduated Stitch Method, along with the correct size hook and yarn, anyone can make flattering, form-fitted items! Different stitch heights do all the shaping for you, without the hassle and confusion of figuring out increases and decreases. With this method you are essentially building garments with squares and rectangles, but the finished product doesn't look at all boxy. - 33 step-by-step projects feature a wide variety of patterns for adults and children
- an illustrated stitch guide gets even beginners started quickly
- detailed instructions make it easy to adjust the patterns to suit your shape (or others')--because one size doesn't fit all!
Easy enough for a beginner and stylish enough for the more experienced crocheter, these are projects you'll enjoy making and feel good wearing. With fits like this, you'll never think about crochet in the same way again!
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| More than a Crochet Book! |
| Customer Rating: 5 out of 5 |
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This is a great book that finally gives the instruction you need to get a great fit in a crocheted garment. The secret is "guage", just as in knitting. And this is a great book that gives you the straight talk you need to make a great fitting garment in crochet. The price was awesome here at Amazon. I love buying everything at this site. I've been depending on it more and more and more!
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| so far, making progress |
| Customer Rating: 4 out of 5 |
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This seemed like a good project set for someone like me -- a good knitter, a new crocheter, and looking to make garments using simple techniques. This book delivers that chance. I am halfway through a project and the directions are clear and easy. The design is clever, and I am looking forward to seeing how it turns out.
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| Satisfied and Fun |
| Customer Rating: 5 out of 5 |
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Made one of the items from the book and I have to say that it was fun to do and it actually turned out just like the one in the book! Instructions were easy to follow and I can't wait to start on the next item.
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| Loved the concept of no increasing or decreasing |
| Customer Rating: 4 out of 5 |
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This book is really great, it uses different sized stitches to give a wonderful shape to the garments. It gives clear directions and has instructions on how to custom the garment to fit a variety of shapes and sizes. Wonderful book!
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| Love Crochet That Fits |
| Customer Rating: 5 out of 5 |
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What first drew me to look through and then buy the book Crochet That Fits by Mary Jane Hall was the beautiful dress on the front cover. Who wouldn't be drawn to it? It is classy, trendy and very unlike so many traditionally boxy crochet garments. What makes it unbelievable, though, is that according to the book, this pattern is easy enough for an Advanced Beginner to make. What?? Are you kidding me? How can that be? Apparently, it's Old Stitches, New Method that makes it possible.
Crochet That Fits introduces a "new method of graduated stitching to make flattering fashions the easy way". This is accomplished by using different sized stitches within the same row to shape the garment, eliminating the need for increasing and decreasing. This method makes the projects in the book perfect for the beginning crocheter, who have been reluctant to try crocheting garments before now.
Not only that, you can learn to crochet garments that are form fitting, soft and drapeable and flattering to the figure. In crochet? How cool is that?
Mary Jane says "several different pieces can be made from the same fundamental design". It all starts with Six Designs from One Basic Pattern, which shows the incredible versatility of this pattern! You can create a cape, skirt, arm warmers, poncho, hat and purse, all from the same pattern.
The book goes on to teach you how to adjust the patterns to fit any shape, all the while creating some lovely fashions and accessories. There are 33 in all in the book. Even non-beginners will have fun crocheting and creating items using this new method of shaping; especially since it will be so much easier to get the perfect fit with all of Mary Jane's helpful tips and techniques that are included.
A+ I especially love that Mary Jane gives several suggestions for yarn choices for almost every project.
Favorite Projects: LIttle Black Dress, Cap Sleeve Top, Shoulder Wrap with Edging, Ruffled Shrug, Long Flared Skirt, Little Girl's Dress
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