So Pretty! Crochet: Inspiration and Instructions for 24 Stylish Projects

by Amy Palanjian

Two dozen delightful crochet patterns from countries around the world.   Stitch up super-stylish handmade goodies with So Pretty! Crochet. Craft expert and editor Amy Palanjian presents twenty-four irresistible projects—from craft stars around the world from Portugal to Latvia to Australia and beyond. You’ll find patterns for delicate necklaces, a soft and cozy hat and gloves, chic headbands, a darling garland, sweet nesting bowls, and much more.   With detailed instructions, helpful charts, crafty anecdotes, and stunning color photographs showcasing the oh-so-pretty projects, this vibrant collection elevates the classic craft of crochet and makes it perfectly stylish for today!

Genres: Crochet, Nonfiction, Crafts, Ebooks, How To, Art

164 pages, Kindle Edition

First published April 20, 2012

About the author

I'm a writer, editor, and crafter who lives in a small town near Des Moines, IA. I also love to cook, bake, sew, and run around with my toddler.

Reviews

[Steph · Rating 2 out of 5]

Meh….

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2 stars, not recommended.

[Vanessa · Rating 3 out of 5]

The book has a lot of cute patterns. They're the sort of stuff that everyone makes on etsy. It was okay as a library book, but I would have been disappointed if I had bought it. It isn't a beginner book, because it does not do much instruction. However, people with more experience could come up with a good number of the patterns themselves. It would mostly interest people without too much experience that want to make the stuff they see for sale on etsy.

[Megalion · Rating 3 out of 5]

There are some real pretty designs in this book. I've already made up one of them though I ended up doing my own take on it.

I give it only 3 stars though because the pattern I used was very poorly written. For a published book, I expect more.

[Lori Anderson · Rating 5 out of 5]

beautiful and fresh

[Brenda Fairchild · Rating 1 out of 5]

Glad I did not buy this book

I checked this book from my library and thankful I did not pay for it. Tremendous amount of advertising different websites for yarn and embellishments for projects. It is very basic also. I was a crochet beginner at one time but I was looking for something more advanced. This shows rings, necklace and bracelets. Pictures are at random.

[Deborah Jones · Rating 4 out of 5]

I chose the patterns that I will be making. I love the international flavor of this book. I don't know all of the artists but have a great love for them. I thank you for being able to travel around the country with you through this book.

[Anna · Rating 1 out of 5]

Disappointing book

More than half the website links are invalid. Projects are simplistic and not very attractive. Written instructions only (no diagrams) with few photos of the actual projects. Photos are mostly of the crafters being profiled.

[Bookerkc · Rating 4 out of 5]

I found several projects that I like but the instructions are sparse. They do give lots of internet resources to show how to make the stitches.

[Misty B · Rating 1 out of 5]

I was surprised to find this book to be an introduction to a few ladies and advertised online information. Not what I was looking for, but like many others here I'm glad this was a library book.

[Veronica Smyth · Rating 2 out of 5]

I liked 2 of the 24 patterns provided. Just not my style.

[Patricia · Rating 1 out of 5]

Not for me

I had high hopes but... they were dashed. There are too many "jewelry" "patterns and not one thing that i would wear/ use. Pretty boring book with boring patterns.

[Ruhm · Rating 3 out of 5]

Not beginner friendly but for the most part the items are pretty remedial. Kind of baffling.

The lack of photos is annoying.

[Bron · Rating 4 out of 5]

Contains some unique patterns, necklaces, fingerless gloves and ornamental objects. Even a bathmat made of old t-shirts!
Definitely not a book for a beginner, there is no explanation of the stitches. But great for anyone that needs a fairly small project!

[Phobean · Rating 2 out of 5]

Interesting format, gorgeous photos, but I wasn't really inspired to try on any of these projects. I did, however, appreciate the resource list of crochet/craftwork blogs and websites.

[Jessica · Rating 3 out of 5]

Made the wristlets. Easy instructions...except I don't like line diagrams in crochet.

[Crystal · Rating 4 out of 5]

Pretty, modern projects

[Angie · Rating 3 out of 5]

None of the projects really jumped out at me.

[Natalie K · Rating 2 out of 5]

I love crochet, but the patterns in this book were very strange. Lots of jewelry, which isn't really my thing when I crochet. If you like jewelry, though, you'll like this book!