Author: Phyllis Serbes
Book Review by Jennifer J. Cirka (www.jaybirddesigns.com)
Now who
doesn't love crochet tip books? I know I do! And is it possible to have too
many? Definitely not in my house! One of the newest tip books I've come across
lately is 101 Crochet Tips by Phyllis Serbes. Some of you may know her
from her company, Many Creative Gifts or even as the Crochet Guru over at Life Tips. I recently
had the pleasure to review this all-inclusive book and can't wait to tell you
more about it.
The first thing you will notice is
that this is no ordinary book, it's an e-book, and it is made especially for
all Kindle users. But don't fret if you do not own a Kindle.
Amazon offers a free reading application that you can download for use on your computer, making it possible to read Kindle books directly on your computer. That's
what I did, and boy, was it worth it! I will admit, that it made me wish I had
an e-reader. I can envision how nice it would be to throw this little item into
my crochet tote along with my current project. It would be right there, at the
perfect time, exactly when I need it. Plus all the tips are short and
sweet. Such an easy read, especially when waiting in a doctor's office or waiting in line somewhere.
This book
features 48 pages of crochet goodies. It is broken down into eleven
chapters that are sure to please. You'll find tips about the health benefits of
crochet (did you know you can burn up to 400 calories crocheting for an
afternoon?) to creative finishing techniques. (I never thought of putting my
amigurumi stuffing into nylon hosiery before putting it into the crocheted
item to keep the stuffing from popping out!) Other chapters include Crochet
Resources, The Language of Crochet, and even a section on Good Projects for
Beginners.
Although the book seems to focused towards a beginner crocheter, I think it would be a
great addition to any crocheters library and I am in love with the fact that it
is so conveniently found on your e-reader. I can only imagine how nice it would
be to have it at hand any time you need it. Plus, I believe you can also read a
lot of crochet patterns, books, and magazines on your e-reader, so you can
easily keep this publication right next to your current pattern and WIP. Now,
if only I could get my hands on a Kindle! Oh, Santa...I've been a very good
little crocheter this year!
(Phyllis Serbes/Many Creative Gifts, 2011, 48 pages, $9.95, ASIN B005NTZDBE)
Full disclosure: A free review copy of 101 Crochet Tips was provided by Phyllis Serbes. Although I accept free products for review, I do not accept additional compensation, nor do I guarantee a positive review. My reviews are based entirely on my honest opinions.
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