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Wonderful for the person who likes to create by using stitches rather than a full out pattern. Jean Leinhauser and Rita Weiss are tops in this field. Fabulous collection of crochet stitches in a perpetual calendar format. Totally recommend this to new and long-time crocheters.
With 365 different squares, you will be able to have several ready to give by next Christmas. Different yarn and hook sizes will give each pattern a different look. With this perpetual calendar you can stay on track AND have a good time.Each day gives you a new crochet stitch to try. There is no gauge size given so you can be creative and use whatever yarn type/size and hook size you choose. January 1st is the V-Stitch and the 2nd is Clusters. With this being a perpetual calendar, you can use it again and again.You can make several Afghans out of just trying your hand at each stitch by creating squares of the same size. The desk calendar is 8" wide and 6" high in a stand-up format. The calendar starts with Special Instructions such as defining multiples and a list of abbreviations symbols and a glossary.
So not only do you get 365 patterns, with a hook or yarn change you get even more. Then just whip stitch them together into an afghan. Keeping our days straight is not always easy or fun. The flip pages are wire ringed bound so keeping your page open will not be a problem. I won't even try to figure out the math on that with all the yarns and hooks available today.Each day has a color photo of a crochet swatch and the instructions for creating it.
Got it quick and was everything I dreamed it would be. This book is a must for anybody who crochets.
Some of the more open stitches are best done with a fairly small crochet hook, like an 'f' hook or smaller. 22nd is my most favorite stitch and I've sold an afghan with that stitch and got great feedback on it. I've only had the calendar since September so I haven't seen all the stitches but I've tried a few on some afghan projects and so far I've loved the look I've gotten. So far, Sept.
There are no actual patterns, but one can easily adapt a pattern through the stitch count. Everyday there is a new stitch. This calendar is great. If one is looking for something new or some inspiration for a project, this is it. Easy to read and follow.
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