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Melissa Leapman's Indispensable Stitch Collection for Crocheters: 200 Stitch Patterns in Words and Symbols

by Melissa Leapman
Creative Publishing Int'l: Quarto. Aug. 2016. 176p. illus. index. ISBN 9781589239296. pap. $24.99; ebk. ISBN 9781631591532. FIBER CRAFTS
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Prolific crochet designer and instructor Leapman brings years of knowledge to the world of stitch guides. Among the 200 stitches included in this book are basic crochet stitches, shell and fan patterns, openwork and lace, colorwork, and textured stitch patterns. Each stitch design contains written and charted instructions, as well as a full-color, close-up photograph of several pattern repeats, giving a clear idea of how the stitch looks. Reversible patterns are clearly indicated via the use of a symbol at the head of the pattern. The collection wraps up with a series of edge stitches and tutorials on crochet basics.
VERDICT Leapman has significant name recognition in the field, and the presentation of each stitch is exceptionally accessible, making this a fine addition to crocheters' bookshelves.
Reviewed by Nanette Donohue , Oct 01, 2016
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