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Books : Complete Guide to Yarmulka Design |
- This book will not get you startedWatch Video Here: http://www.amazon.com/review/RI6FXQYDP9TIY Pros: Alphabet/Aleph-Bet patterns in several fonts, crochet thread color chart
Cons: Extreme lack of instructions, boring/too conservative designs in only 1 or 2 colors
Despite what the title and even the introduction to the book suggest, this book was not put together with beginners in mind. If you're new to crochet, I recommend this book for a clear, thorough introduction to the techniques you will need:
The Encyclopedia of Crochet Techniques
If you have some experience with crochet and want a rich resource of full-color pattern ideas, I recommend this book:
1000 Great Knitting Motifs
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- Good ideas - not complete guideThe Complete Guide is a great addition to your library if you have the basics of Yarmulka crocheting under your belt. The patterns seem to be good for the personalizing of the yarmulkas, but you do need to know the basics of Yarmulka crocheting first. If you do not know how to start a Yarmulka or how to read a chart or how to do color changes, you may need a hand in getting started. My plan is to learn these things and then make some Yarmulkas for my son's Bar Mitzvah.
I do know how to crochet and by no means consider myself a beginner. This book has thrown me and made me question my ability.
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- Lots of patterns, few instructionsI was looking for more detailed instructions in how to crochet a yarmulke. This book is almost exclusively designs for multicolor patterns...it has one paragraph on how to crochet the basic shape.
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- disappointedI know how to crochet and wanted to make yarmulkas. This book only contains a half of a pattern for one type of yarmulka, the flat old fashioned type. I expected several patterns for different shapes and/or different gauges. The partial pattern given has no gauge and invites the crocheter to increase as needed. It has a lot of charted patterns for adding as decoration around the kipot edge. They may be worthwhile, but not until I find a pattern.
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- the best because it's the only...I am disappointed in this book, but it's the only one I could find, and it's not so expensive that I feel I wasted my money. I agree with the other comments; it really gives virtually no instructions (which wouldn't be a problem if it were not advertised as giving complete ones), the patterns are not very interesting, and it ought to have at least a few photos. Once you've done one or two yourself, you could easily make up this kind of pattern yourself. I also agree that there are newer styles, including spirals and other "full-kippa" designs, as opposed to solid color with a border, that should be included, along with extra instructions for increasing. The color chart is a nice touch, and it makes for a pretty cover, but the colors aren't very accurate. I thought it was a good idea to include contact information for a very good supplier.
Perhaps the authors would consider a new edition?
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