Problems with pattern for Ava Shawl

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	• *Vintage Crochet: 30 Gorgeous Designs for Home Garden * Fashion * Gifts** Susan Cropper Watson-Guptill, 2007 - 144 pages average customer review:based on 7 reviews view larger image
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highly recommended

Not really what I expected

I had hoped that this book would share some lovely updated patterns for vintage style crochet items. I expected crochet trimmed pillowcases, dresser scarves, kitschy potholders, granny squares - things with a vintage feel that have been brought into the next century.

Unfortunately, this book only partially delivers. There are a few cute purse patterns I will likely try, a scarf that looks interesting and a round sofa pillow (all featuring the bobble stitch) but the clothing featured isn't too exciting and the home section is too small.

This is the kind of book that I like to browse at the bookshop but that I ultimately don't purchase. Now that I own it, I won't bother sending it back because I might make a few gifts from it, but for those looking for a book with fresh though vintage styled projects, I would suggest you keep looking.

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Cover photo misleading

This book has some very beautiful patterns in it. I love the way the patterns incorporate embellishments such as buttons, etc...and there is a very nice variety from wearables to items for the home. Even a doggie sweater! I am not sure how many of these I will actually make, but they are just so beautiful to look at, I enjoy just flipping through this book. There truely are some gorgeous photos. However, the reason I gave this 4 stars instead of 5 is because I feel the cover photo is misleading. On the cover you see 5, possibly 6 crochet items. There is a filet pillowcase edging, 3 crochet pillows, a bedspread, and also the green pillow in back that I cannot tell if it is knit or crochet. Well, I expected the book to have patterns for these pillows....wrong! Out of these 6 handmade items on the cover there is a pattern for only 1 of them...the bedspread. So just beware, if you love the pillows like I did...forget it, you will not find those patterns in this book! Otherwise though, well done.

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Problems with pattern for Ava Shawl

I really love this book as the patterns are unusual and very inventive. The Ava Shawl is one of my favorites, so when I started it, I was very saddened to find a problem with row 3. Since the book only gives written instructions there isn't a way to look at jus the pattern and fix it.

If anyone has figured out how to fix the errors, please let me know! I'll try something else and see if the pattern works.

excellent book!

The book is full of great patterns. They are easy to follow and the pictures are really good. A book to definately have if you crochet.

So pretty!

I think this is one of the best crochet books I have ever bought. I was so happy when I recived it as I felt I could do all the projects in the book. And that's not something you always feel about a pattern book or magazine.
The chevron blanket is amazing and so easy to do and also the patterns from Alicia Paulson are so sweet!!!
I need more time in my life to be able to enjoy everything this book has to offer.
I truly recommend it to everyone that likes pretty, romantic, vintage style. You'll find a project for you here for sure!

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