Crochet That Fits: Shaped Fashions Without Increases or Decreases Kindle Edition

This is a book I've had for a while now, and I have been torn as to how to rate it. There was a time if I was going to be giving somebody a pair of mittens as a gift, it was the pattern in this book I used. I love it and the matching hat that much! I think her method makes garment work more accessible to beginning crocheters, and I love that! Totally love it.In this book there are a mix of patterns, and I think the instructions are good, I didn't find any problems on the patterns I made. For me, it was that some of these patterns just didn't call to me. I can't picture myself ever wearing a sweater top with a ribbon bow around the waist, and there's two of those in here. I also have to wear sleeves, at least cap sleeves, for religious reasons, so for some of them like the striped, sleeveless turtleneck, which I loved the look of, it's not really an option for me. Yes, I could layer a shirt underneath it, but it's already hot enough where I live, and that's to be honest, not my favorite look for that type of top. I really liked the aesthetic for her basic capelet, but I would never put puff balls on the children's capelet as is shown. That's just my personal preference, but I'm pretty sure my daughter would never speak to me again if I tried to do that to her. I think there are many people that would have no problems with those elements. The hats were simple, but visually pleasing, and I think her clutch and bag designs are cute.Overall, the patterns in here do have a more classic quality that allows them to be as useable now as when this book first came out, and I think they can provide a great introductory garment book for a beginner that wants to branch out from afghans. And it really does make things easier not having to worry about increases and decreases, so I can't say enough how much I love her idea. The patterns however may be hit or miss for you depending on your personal tastes.

I am so excited to have this crochet book. My great grandmother taught me how to crochet when I was 7 and I've been crocheting ever since. The non-sense that others have written is truly bogus. I will give a full review on this book:Cons:Excellent pictures. Some people need great pictures to be able to get a feel for how the item will look.Explanations and attention to details are off the hook! Seriously! Mary Jane Hall wrote this book so that a beginner could understand. She has totally put her patterns in what I like to call "layman terms". Thank you so much for all of your hard work.Patterns: There is a huge variety of patterns in this book, not only for an adult for a child, which I completely loved. Not only did she give a pattern for a toddler size hat, but she included a pattern for a doll. How sweet is that?This book by far teaches you some nifty techniques, that you can use and incorporate with other patterns. Her techniques and attention to detail allow a beginner to even grasp harder patterns such as a dress or hats.She also goes on to teach you how to line your garments and how to use a gauge, which is crucial and many designers leave this out.Not only did I learn a lot from her books, but her drive and compassion to help other fellow crocheters is very commendable. You can get a good sense of her passion, as she teaches you throughout this book. Not only am I making a few of her patterns, but I can't even put this book away. I keep looking through it, or brushing up on some of her techniques. Crochet that fits is a must have in any crocheters hand! Trust me, this book is seriously without a doubt one of my favorite go to books!!Now for the Cons:THERE ARE NONE!

These are very Beautiful projects!Just be sure to use the right type of yarn ladies..You should not use regular yarn on everything especially clothing, clothing should be made thinner yarns and threads,, mostly of the non-fuzzy Cotton type yarns..On the crochet sites on Facebook I see way to many ladies making summer tops out of worsted weight yarns... That yarn is way to hot and heavy for summer items..Please try Cotton Fair by Premier size 2 with a G or 4mm hook or Bernat's Cotton-ish size 2..These are great yarns for those of you who find working with the threads to be difficult because there so thin..Happy Creating everyone.

I love this book! I am a beginner at crochet and I was a bit intimidated by this book but after taking it step by step I REALLY love it!!! I have created a few of the projects in this book and I JUST finished the 'shrug' pattern but I didn't do the 'bottom edging' piece as in the project so it isn't as long as the picture shows. Never the less it turned out SO great and I was SO proud of myself because a long time ago my grandma tried to teach me crochet and I HATED IT!!! I never thought I would ever pick up a crochet hook again but thanks to books like this I enjoy it very much! I also made the 'wrist' warmer as my 1st attempt and was happy with how that turned out as well. Give this book a shot. You'll love it even if you are a beginner and are intimidated. Just take step by step and before you know it.... You've got yourself some beautiful projects you'll be proud to wear!!!!!!

I love this book and was my first trip into crochet some years ago, and I got this for a friend who is interested in starting out.You will need to double check the stitches required as US and UK refer slightly differently; but it's perfect and does the job without the daunting increases and decreases to get you going in the work of of crochet.

i have a number of crochet books, this one is great. You need to be able to crochet. lots of nice patterns

I love the technique that is put forward in this book - definitely a must-have for learning side-to-side clothing construction. My only nit-pick is that there are some items in here which aren't for wearing and don't really make full use of the side-to-side method (like a boxy handbag and a wave stitch purse) so I'm not sure what they're doing in here. Seems like they were filler patterns. However, there are three good patterns in here which are on my definite make list, and a few others which are possibles.

I have had this book for quite a while now.I bought it because learning a new way to mould a shape caught my interest.The problem I have with this book is that none of the patterns in it makes me want to start learning this new skill.

This book is informative and could lead to some really nice items being made. I felt that the patterns became a little repetitive after a while but I did like the finished results.