Chin, Lily M. Couture crochet workshop; mastering fit, fashion, and finesse.

CHIN, Lily M. Couture crochet workshop; mastering fit, fashion, and finesse. Interweave. 160p. illus. bibliog. index. c2006. 1-59668008-1. $21.95. SA

This is an interesting book that focuses on creating custom wearables and accessories. The descriptions, photos and wide variety of articles will surely entice many to try their hand at fashions that look like they came straight off the runway. The first part is about knitting techniques, binding, seaming, blocking, reading charts, planning your own pattern, refinements in fitting and crochet-specific stitching. Articles are presented according to the various techniques required, such as simpler stitches, circular construction, manipulating lace, shell stitch construction and chevron stitch construction. Lists of abbreviations, sources for further reading, and suppliers are included at the end of the book. Lily M. Chin is an internationally famous knitter who has designed for magazines and yarn companies. She has crocheted runway pieces for a number of well-known fashion designers. She is also the host of a knitting show on the Oxygen channel, Stitchcraft. The book is written in an easy-to-understand style. The tips on fitting make it especially helpful for anyone who would like to create garments that fit like a glove and are highly fashionable. Shirley Reis, IMC Dir., Wilson Elem. Sch., WI

S--Recommended for senior high school students.

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