Title: Crochet Red-Crocheting for Women's Heart Health
Author: Laura Zander
Book Review by Reneé Rodgers (www.crochetrenee.com)
(Sixth
& Spring Books, 2013; 144 pages, $17.95, ISBN: 978-1-936096-61-9)
"Stick it
to heart disease!" That is the rallying cry that unifies this book. Following on
the heels of the successful “Knit Red”, author Laura Zander gives crochet fans
equal time with a volume chock full of beautiful crochet creations. The premise
of the book is to not only raise awareness about the number one killer of women
in the US, which is heart disease, but a portion of the proceeds from the sale
of the book will be donated to the Foundation for the National Institutes of
Health in support of The Heart Truth®.
The list
of designers contributing to Crochet Red is a Who’s Who of stitchers from
the crochet universe. There are 30 fabulous designs as well as heart healthy
tips on diet and exercise, including a few recipes. There is a good mix of
wearable fashions, accessories and a few home décor items thrown in for good
measure. My personal “must makes” from this book include Marly Bird’s Sweater
with Cowl, which is a lacey pullover with a twisted and draped cowl front,
Kathy Merrick’s Peplum Jacket (a feast of textured stitches on a classy fitted
cardi) and Vicki Howell’s Yoga Bag.
Crochet
Red is primarily a pattern book, but it does have a brief instructional section
in the back for crochet basics, and the instructions are accompanied by
photographs. The instructions are all written, no charts. Many of the smaller
projects are within the scope of a beginner, but there is plenty here to keep
the more experienced stitcher entertained as well. You can feel good about
purchasing this book, knowing that part of your purchase goes to a worthy cause.
Full disclosure: A free review copy of Crochet Red was provided by Sixth & Spring Books. 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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