Get Hooked: Simple Steps to Crochet Cool Stuff

by Kim Piper Werker, Cynthia Frenette (Illustrator), Angela Fama (Photographer)

Get hooked. In a good way.Hey, hipster. Forget glumpy afghans. Get hooked on Friendship Wrist Cuffs, a Sushi Roll Pillow, Fingerless Gloves (punk version), Fingerless Gloves (prom version), or a Pleated Miniskirt. These ain?t your granny?s crocheting. Specifically designed for tweens and teens, the trendy, simple projects in Get Hooked will entice even the most too-cool-for-school young person. Clear, starting-from-scratch directions begin with how to hold the hook and where to put the yarn, then move with lightning speed to the good stuff--actually making crocheted items to wear and to share. Extra sections show teens how to make their own hook holders, how to select movies to crochet by, organize crocheting groups, even crochet for charity. Add the low, low cover price, and stand back as hordes of teens rush to Get Hooked !

Genres: Crochet, Crafts

96 pages, Library Binding

First published August 1, 2006

About the author

Kim Werker is a writer and editor who makes something every day. She runs a project called Mighty Ugly, helping people to embrace the difficult, dark side of creativity so they can have way more fun making stuff and trying new things.

Her latest book is Make It Mighty Ugly: Exercises and Advice for Getting Creative Even When It Ain't Pretty. Kim was the founder of the now-extinct CrochetMe.com and was the editor of Interweave Crochet magazine from 2006-2008. She has written or co-authored six crochet books including Crochet Me: Designs to Fuel the Crochet Revolution, and Crochet Visual Quick Tips.

Kim lives in Vancouver, BC, with her partner, their son, and a mutt who was named after a tree.

Reviews

[Susan · Rating 3 out of 5]

Good book for beginner crocheters. Covers all the basics about crochet hooks, yarn, reading patterns, and the basic stitches of slip knot, chain, single crochet, half double crochet, double crochet, and treble crochet. Illustrations and photos are excellent. There are some patterns for the beginner which might appeal to the kids who are definitely the audience of this book, though some of the items seem a little dated. Great book for someone just learning to crochet.

[Alison · Rating 4 out of 5]

This book has very straightforward and easy to understand descriptions of techniques. I would recommend it as a reference more than for the patterns. I love the color photos of each step. It would help a beginner and serve as a reminder of various techniques for those like me who don't crochet often. I was disappointed that it didn't describe making granny squares. The patterns are geared more towards teens.

[Melissa McClintock]

actually to remember to check out for hannah. It's an easy to understand book without looking too dowdy or childish..She is hard to please so this one is a keeper. Of course she can't craft anything *I* do!

[Kristina · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book is really helpful if you want to learn to crochet. The pictures and instructions are easy to follow. I successfully made many of these patterns for gifts, and they were well received.

[Darlene · Rating 2 out of 5]

I wanted to use this book to get Alyssa interested in crochet. She can finger crochet well and is starting to use a hook. The instuctional pictures are ok but the patterns didn't catch her interest.

[Wallis · Rating 5 out of 5]

Lots of fun patterns.

[Leslie Jem · Rating 3 out of 5]

Great projects and easy to understand instructions.