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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 drape able - 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 get even beginners started quickly
- Detailed instructions make it easy to adjust the patterns to suit your shape (or others') because one side doesn't fit all!
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| 101 of 105 people found the following review helpful  Mixed feelings on content..., This review is from: Crochet That Fits: Shaped Fashions Without Increases or Decreases (Paperback) The black dress on the cover of this book is a great crochet design. Inside the book you'll find two more creative garment designs -- one for a cap-sleeve top and another for a sleeveless turtleneck sweater.My criticism of this book lies in the fact that many of the other designs are for scarves, headbands, purses, mittens, etc. When it comes to creating "crochet that fits," I think most crocheters like myself are expecting this book to provide instructions on creating crochet garments that fit well. I was looking for tips on creating sweaters, dresses, and skirts that fit well and don't look boxy. Many crocheters don't struggle with creating things such as scarves and headbands because they're largely just rectangles. The book also includes a few open-work designs, which again aren't the types of projects that necessarily present problems with fit when completed. So, if you're a crocheter who's looking for more than a few garment patterns... Read more 31 of 32 people found the following review helpful  Neat idea. Horizontal construction to get fit., By Amazon Verified Purchase This review is from: Crochet That Fits: Shaped Fashions Without Increases or Decreases (Paperback) This is a nice book for making "shaped" garments. It does live up to its promise not to have increases or decreases. It creates garments largely by working in the "back loop only" with shaping done through different heights of stitches. For example, bust stitches in dc, waist in sc, hips in tr with sleeves added at the end. Given the title, I would have expected more actual garments. There were more than a few headbands and scarves, none of which have to "fit" much since elastic is sewn on the headbands and scarves fit anyone. That said, the idea is novel. Positively Crochet!: 50 Fashionable Projects and Inspirational Tips has a peach top in it that has similar styling to many of the garments in this book, and virtually all of them look like they are made of "ribbing" because of the back loop construction. So, if you are looking for... Read more 6 of 6 people found the following review helpful  Creative way of Shaping Garments, By This review is from: Crochet That Fits: Shaped Fashions Without Increases or Decreases (Paperback) This book doesn't use any increases or decreases....you shape your garments simply by using shorter or taller stitches! Genius. The patterns are well written and easily adaptable and include MANY sizes, which is refreshing. Adorable designs. This is my favorite crochet pattern book. |
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