The Crocheter's Companion: Revised and Updated Spiral-bound – April 2, 2013

I had originally found this book at the library and found it so useful that I wanted to purchase a copy for myself. The written explanations are super easy to understand, and the diagrams that accompany the descriptions are very well done. Both of them together make crocheting super easy and accessible for self-teaching.I was so nervous buying a "used, like new" copy of this book, but the book that arrived was exactly as advertised! The copy is definitely like new, and I'm happy to have made this purchase.

I have examined a great many reference books from the library and from fellow artisans. This was the best of the lot. It is compact, but sturdy. It has a nice metal ring binding system that allows the pages to stay open. The content is the reason why I kept it, however. The diagrams are very clear and very easy to understand (many books have overly complicated or poorly contrasting diagrams). It has all the basic reference stuff - but it also has a series of stiches that combine the foundation stitch with the classic stitch - eliminating the extra step of doing a foundation chain prior to beginning a project. This is especially helpful for both very large and very small projects. It is also helpful for large bulky yarns, because often you think you have made a chain loose enough for the bulky yarns, but as you progress in the project, you find that the foundation stitch is too tight - forcing a deconstruction. Back to the beginning. This is a wonderful, affordable piece. It is easily transportable. It would be a lovely gift to the beginner crochet artist.

I had misplaced one I owned for years. Not crocheted for many years and needed a refresher. This Crocheter’s Companion is such a great reference especially the way it is organized and illustrated.

If I could give 10 Stars, I would! Wonderful book! Fast shipping! Wonderful experience all around!This is THE BEST CROCHET BOOK EVER!!! Wonderful diagrams and descriptions. Great for a beginner or someone needed stich reference.

This arrived in great shape! It is very handy and answered a lot of questions I had about crocheting. I have crocheted for many years and this is just the reference guide I was looking for. It will stay in my bag next to me when crocheting at home or when I travel and crochet. It explains many stitches in an easy way to understand. I plan on teaching my granddaughter how to crochet and this is the perfect tool for that too!

This book was worth the wait. It was shipped to an old address. It gives the crocheter guidance and information from beginning to intermediate crocheting. There is information in this book that is totally new to me. I've been doing this for more than 48 years. I can't wait to experiment. Let me not forget the bold, colored graphics, ease to read and understand, and of course step-by-step directions. It shows you how to follow gauges and patterns plus more. The price ($11.00) is decent. This little book fits into a workbag to carry along to complete projects. I HIGHLY recommend it to any crocheter of any level. Happy crafting!

This gem is a great resource for all the basics. I'd say the best part of this book is its size and format. It easily fits in your lap as you work on unfamiliar techniques. The only down side is that the ink is not dark enough to easily read. Add the glare that the shiny paper its printed on and sometimes its a real struggle to read the instructions.

I wanted a go-to reference guide for patterns along the lines of "The Knitter's Companion" which I own and love. My experience crocheting is very limited so I ordered a pattern geared at beginners. Even so, the first stitch called for (Foundation Double Crochet, or FDC) is not mentioned in this book, so I had to turn to utube. This is disappointing especially as the volume is rather slim and honestly, how much could it have hurt to include an extra page. I don't know what else is missing or how useful this volume will end up being, but thus far the illustrations and explanations for the techniques covered seem clear and helpful, so I'm going to keep this and hope for the best.

As every other reviewer has stated, this is a great book to be able to slip into your bag, to take anywhere with you when you'd like to be crocheting as you go. It is small and compact enough for convenience, but has everything you need in it's pages to either help you along on your first steps, or push you to do even more with your new skills.I can't recommend this highly enough :)Unfortunately, although it is advertised as having a DVD with it, I still haven't received mine, despite sending back my first copy, and waiting patiently for weeks to have the replacement snet - only to find that this, too, came without the accompanying DVD - which would have been of tremendous help to anyone who learns best from watching, rather than reading :(

Whether you're new to crochet, or a seasoned expert, his book is for you. It has lots of handy hints and tips, and a great deal of useful information, like the transfomation between English and American sizes, which is very useful these days. I would recommend this book to anyone who crochets.

The Crocheter's Companion ist ein Lehrbuch übers Häkeln. Neben den handelsüblichen Lektionen über Grundmaschenarten, Häkelschrift lesen, die wichtigsten Häkelmuster usw. usf., die man in jedem entsprechenden Buch zu dem Thema findet, gibt es jede Menge sonst schwer zu findende Extrainformationen.Nur einige Beispiele:- Es gibt eine Lektion wie man eine "chainless foundation" häkelt, also eine Arbeit ohne Luftmaschenkette direkt mit richtigen Maschen (einfachen Maschen, halben oder ganzen Stäbchen) beginnt.Der Vorteil dieser Methode ist es, dass es kein unschönes Gefälle in der Breite zwischen Luftmaschenkette und den Folgereihen gibt, sondern das gesamte Häkelstück von unten bis oben die gleiche Breite hat.Diese Technik habe ich außer in diesem Buch bisher nur in den hochspezialisierten Häkelbüchern von Doris Chan gesehen, wo sie für sehr professionell gemachte Kleidungsstücke verwendet wird.- Ein weiteres Leckerli sind die drei Techniken, mit denen man Häkelknöpfe herstellen kann. (Ringhäkelei über einen Plastikring; einen normalen Flachknopf und eine größere Rundperle behäkeln.)- Proftipps zum Vernähen, damit das fertige Stück handgefertigt aber nicht dilettantisch selbstgemacht aussieht.Neu war mir hier der Hinweis, dicke Garne zum Vernähen aufzusplitten und diese dünneren Fäden dann einzeln zu vernähen, damit keine dicke Nahtwulst entsteht.- Sehr nützlich auch der Hinweis, wie man den Garnwechsel innerhalb einer Reihe hinkriegt ohne dass man die Endstücke hinterher vernähen muss:Sobald vom Garnknäuel nur noch wenige Handbreit übrig sind, legt man eine Handbreit Garn vom neuen Knäuel auf die aktuelle Reihe und häkelt es mit den Maschen aus dem Rest des vorigen Knäuels ein.Damit ist das Garn des neuen Knäuels schon fest verankert, wenn das alte Knäuel zuende ist. Das Endstück des alten Garns wird dann auf die aktuelle Reihe gelegt und mit den Maschen aus dem neuen Knäuel eingehäkelt.Das Buch hat ein handliches Format (etwas kleiner als DinA 5), eine begrüßenswerte Spiralbindung und fein gezeichnete, sehr deutliche Illustrationen statt Fotos.Ich habe mir das Buch nur gekauft, um noch besser in die Fachsprache amerikanischer Häkelanleitungen hineinzufinden. Der Inhalt der Lektionen ist mir als fortgeschrittener Häklerin weitgehend bekannt. Deshalb versetzt mich das Buch nicht in Euphorie und daher nur vier Sterne - obwohl es für Häkelanfängerinnen, die gleichzeitig häkeln und die englischen Fachbegriffe lernen wollen, mit Sicherheit fünf Sterne wert ist....und noch ein Tipp:Wer sich für meine Meinung über z.T. außergewöhnliche, wenig bekannte Häkelbücher interessiert, dem sind meine anderen Rezensionen zu empfehlen.

Perfect guide for the beginner--details stitches-easy to use.

Nice