Stitch patterns are to knit & crochet wear designers, are what fabric is to traditional fashion designers. The repeats that create the open-weave of mesh, dips and pulls of a spike, the bunches of bobbles–the directions and math involved to obtain these effects are the gateway to any garment’s drape and design. Whether we “plug-and-play” a stitch pattern into our own concept (think: using an existing fabric to cut and sew into an original garment), or simply use the information as a jumping-off point (think: heavily tweaking a graphic to use as the print on your own fabric design), stitch treasuries are an invaluable resource for designers. They’re like our bibles. For hobbiests, they offer an absolutely attainable blueprint to altering an existing project to make it their own.
Double Crochet Group, crocheted with Sheep(ish).
Behold, my friends: the inspiration well just got deeper! My friend, brilliant designer and engineer, Robyn Chachula has a new book out that offers a mind-blowing 300 stitch patterns. Crochet Stitches: Visual Encyclopediawill have you feeling like a crocheter in a candy store (hush, you know what I mean), when you flip through its pages! Whether you’re looking for a kicky little edging, a cute applique, or a sophisticated stitch–this book is one you’ll want in your hands now and on your bookshelves forever!
Oh my gosh, those pictures you’ve shown are making me really want a copy of this book even more. I am sure it would be excellent for me to learn so much more. Thank you for the review.
Ahhh, thanks for a beautiful post…written in such eloquent prose with stunning photography. I giggled in delight at this post. Of course, the subject matter intrigued me right from the title! I would sooo love to get my hands on a copy of this book. I simply can’t imagine life without it in my arsenal! I was particularly impressed with the double crochet group with Sheep(ish). Swoon!
I’ve listened to Robyn’s interviews during her blog tour and can’t wait to see the book in person. I love how she communicates her passion for crochet and how this book is a collection of so many stitch patterns she recommends.
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So excited for this book! I just want to try one of everything, it really is like candy!!! Thanks for the review!
This looks like an amazing book! I might have to add it to the Christmas list!
Oh my gosh, those pictures you’ve shown are making me really want a copy of this book even more. I am sure it would be excellent for me to learn so much more. Thank you for the review.
I dabble in crochet but I’d like to be better at it! I bet this book would help me do that!
*off to add to my book wish list…*
I love to drool over stitch guides, – especially the Japanese ones. This one looks as if it has to have a place in my crochet collection;-)
Ahhh, thanks for a beautiful post…written in such eloquent prose with stunning photography. I giggled in delight at this post. Of course, the subject matter intrigued me right from the title! I would sooo love to get my hands on a copy of this book. I simply can’t imagine life without it in my arsenal! I was particularly impressed with the double crochet group with Sheep(ish). Swoon!
Wow! I am just learning to crochet… this book looks amazing!!
Enjoying this book’s blog tour a lot!
I’ve listened to Robyn’s interviews during her blog tour and can’t wait to see the book in person. I love how she communicates her passion for crochet and how this book is a collection of so many stitch patterns she recommends.