Wednesday, December 28, 2016

Crochet for the Kitchen book Review



Hi! Crofters!

Since I have been doing a lot dishcloth angel; I thought I should see what was out there for dishcloths and other kitchen items. I was not the interested in pot holders because I use mitts.

Again, I am going to say this is an advanced book; because the crochet stitches are at the end along with the abbreviations and yarn information. I also am not sure if this is the way crocheting book from another country are done.

So, let me get to the book information the title is “Crochet for the Kitchen” by Tove Fevang published by Trafalgar Square in 2013 as published in Norway in 2012.




There are six Chapters starting with Chapter one titled “Natural Delights”;  Chapter two titled “ Blue for Pleasure”; Chapter three “Color Joy”; Chapter four titled “Traditional”; Chapter five titled “Modern”; Chapter Contrasts”.

I am going to list just a few I was interested in starting with “Spiral Potholder”; “Hexagonal Potholder in Multi-colored Pastels”; and “Potholder with Ruffled Edging”. Yes, I know what I said about potholders. On page 40 titled “ Purple Flower”; on page 75 titled “Classic Placemat”; and on page 83 titled “Potholder in Back and Front Post Double Crochet”.  

I hope you like the ones I picked and it gives you an idea of what in the book.  Again, the book end with Crochet stitches, abbreviations and yarn information along with the writers website at Tovefevang.com. I need to check that website out.

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Tuesday, December 27, 2016

Crochet Therapy book review



Hi! Crafters!

I thought this book was going to explain why crocheting is used for therapy; because, when the nurse at the oncology office first takes my blood pressure it is very high. After I sit and crochet awhile waiting for the doctor, they do it again and my pressure drops 20 to 40 points. I have noticed also if my sugar count is high and I crochet it gets lower, too.

Let me get back to the book titled “Crochet Therapy” by Betsan Corkhill published by Great Britain Apple Press in 2016. In my personal option this book is an advance crocheting book because the crocheting stitches are discussed in the last chapter.




There are three Chapters but no titles of what the chapters are about just what is discussed in each chapter.  Chapter one discuss crocheting as therapy with nurture your creative mind and myths about mindfulness. Chapter two is projects however the project are Yoga mat, calming mandalas, no stress balls, sleep tight eye mask, wake up happy washcloths meditation Seat pillow and comforting pillow to name a few. The last chapter is Techniques which is what stitches are used in what projects.





I really wanted more on why crocheting is therapeutic.



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