Title: Crochet Cowls
Author: Lisa Gentry
Book Review by Reneé Rodgers (www.crochetrenee.com)
Lisa Gentry has created a collection of
ten crocheted cowls that will appeal to a broad audience of
stitchers. The designs are worked in a variety of yarn weights, from
lightweight (#3) yarn to super bulky (#6) yarn. The brand of yarn is
not listed in the actual patterns, but there is a yarn guide in the
back of the book for those who wish to complete the projects as they
are pictured.
While there is a “general
instruction” section covering gauge and some finishing techniques,
this book is strictly a pattern book. For those who know the basic
stitches, the projects will be easy and very satisfying to complete.
New crocheters will need to have an instructional guide in hand if
they do not know the basics; but all of the patterns are rated
“easy”, so these designs will give new crocheters something new
to learn on other than the proverbial dishcloth or plain old single
stitch scarf.
Cowls have been trendy for a few years
now, and it looks like they will continue to be a popular fashion
accessory. Gentry’s designs are fashionable, classic and
functional. Any of the cowls in this book would be an accessory any
woman would love to have in her wardrobe!
(Leisure Arts, Inc, 2012, 32 pages,
$9.95, ISBN 978-1-4647-0399-7)
Full disclosure: A free review copy of Crochet Cowls was provided by Leisure Arts, Inc. 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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