Simple Crochet

by Erika Knight

Book Overview

Simple Crochet brings a modern twist to a traditional craft. Using a stunning range of natural materials some unexpected Erika Knight shows how to produce 20 elegant pieces for the home, ranging from... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1400050790
• ISBN13: 9781400050796
• Release Date: September 2003
• Publisher: Potter Craft
• Length: 128 Pages
• Weight: 1.46 lbs.
• Dimensions: 10.3" x 0.4" x 9.5"

Customer Reviews

Great tips and pics

This book has been wonderful for me. I had no experience with crocheting but was very interested in learning how to make things like my grandmother had. The learning section at the beginning is full of full color pictures and wonderful explanations. It is very well rounded and I am sure I will complete at least one each of many of the projects within the book.

A homewares investment

This book checks all the boxes when it comes to doing something different in crocheting. I'm not a fan of dust-catchers, or anything twee. And I'm shipping to Australia so its got to be worth it. You can get squares a dime-a-dozen, but interesting, tasteful and useful items for age-old activities can be hard to come by. This book's range of projects would fit into most shabby-chic, country or Ikea decorated homes and are fairly straightforward to undertake. The only annoyance I have with the book, which is shared with many other publications, is that the images of the finished products are often photographed 'artistically' at the expense of giving a clear idea of what you're supposed to end up with. :| Otherwise, I'm going to be using this as my source book for a few more projects yet - if I could afford all the materials, and had the time, I'd be making at least 11 of the 20 projects (and have made the slippers, yum), which is a good ratio for the cost.

This is a keeper...

Although the word "Simple" is used in the title of this book, it is also quite inspiring. I am quite a hoarder of books and patterns and sometimes (okay often) buy books to drool over other crocheter's art.I've actually been inspired to try different mediums by this book. I"ve made two projects because of the use of different materials, textures, and modern colors. The items are also very decorative and useful.Beginning crocheter's will find a project in this book that they can actually complete and more advanced crocheters will find that the materials used and colors will be worth adding this book to your collection..loved it!!

simple inspiration

A wonderful display of color and simplicity. I ordered this book even though I have been crocheting for years and still was inspired and learned something (especially about crocheting with leather cord).I only hope she continues to write more of these books. The color combinations and photography are enough to inspire anyone.

Lovely book may encourage you to crochet

This is a handsome book by craft author Erika Knight. Her style is "natural"--neutral colors, simple lines. In "Simple Crochet" she employs mostly single crochet stitch, very simple indeed, and makes a number of home projects that look very stylish.There are slippers and pillows and an appealing throw in a grandma square style, but in colors that would accent any modern room done in rustic colors. If you don't crochet, this may inspire you. If you do crochet, use this book for stunning gifts and home decor items.