Craftastic discussion

Hi there,
I thought it would be fun to share opinions on crafty books. Please share ones you've read, ones you'd like to read, etc.!

Looking forward to sharing!

Tracy

I've always wondered, is amigurumis crochet?

you know Tracy, I've only ever seen it as such.

I want to get a copy of Warm Fuzzies by Betz White. There are so many cute projects in there.

I have done cross stitch, embroidery, and needlepoint since I was a child.

I learned to knit about two years ago, and am now a yarnaholic.

They are all great, fun therapy activities for my right hand (I had a stroke four years ago).

I got The World of Knitted Toys for Christmas. Some really cool projects - I luckily have little boys to knit for! I use it to "stash-bust" and right now I think there's a scarlet macaw pattern in there that's calling my name.

I have read a lot of crafty books and at the moment the one I love is "The Big Ass Book of Crafts" by Mark Montano. This book has a little of everything and the projects are really simple.

Hi all! I have been a crocheter since I was a teenager, and my latest pattern book purchase is Melody Griffith's '201 Crochet Motifs Blocks Patterns and Ideas." Wondered if anyone here has tried the Swirling Heart pattern on Page 55? I am stumped and need help!

Sorry, Peni, I'm not a crochet person. Have you tried Ravelry or Craftster? Those are my favorite resources for those types of questions.

Yes I recently joined Ravelry; was looking for advice there too.

Hi Elise,
Go ahead and add them!

Hi,

I am going to take up crochet this summer, have no prior experience with it so I would love a few recommendations for a newbie like myself.

Thanks!
Lisa

I have just picked up knitting. I really like Barbara Walker's Treasury of Patterns. Started working some of them.

Hi Lisa,
I love crocheting. It feels so meditative. I would suggest starting with a scarf. They're the easiest to make. I like Wool Ease and a size P hook because the yarn is smooth and larger enough to handle easily.
Connie
Lisat wrote: "Hi,

I am going to take up crochet this summer, have no prior experience with it so I would love a few recommendations for a newbie like myself.

Thanks!
Lisa"

Hi,
I am genetically enabled to be a crafter (5 generations of crocheters/knitters/tatters/cake decorators...etc.), and I love to do anything with arts and crafts. Looking forward to this group!
http://lavendardragonfly.blogspot.com/
Cana

Are there any other potters in this group? I also sew and work in stained glass.

I mosaic, sew, multimedia collage, SoulCollage, soldered charms, encaustic, crochet and knit

I knit, cross stich, and make beaded jewlery, and sometimes crochet.

The klutz crochet and knitting craft books/kits are really good I learned how to crochet and knit using these books and some videos on youtube

Hi, I like to knit, sew and am going to be trying my hand at cross-stitch in time for Christmas present making. Occasionally I draw when the artistic inspiration takes me. However, I feel mostly terrible at all but I am trying to improve!