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Tapestry Crochet by Carol Ventura More Tapestry Crochet is Carol’s second book on the subject. All the how-to instructions that were in her first book are included plus all new projects. Both left-hand and right-hand illustrations are provided for how to tapestry crochet. The project graphs are for right-handed people only. I never did well with using a mirror; however, if you follow the pattern as is; it will simply face the opposite direction. Most of us lefties design backwards from righties anyway. These projects include amulet pouches, pillow, bags; shawl/throw, hats, baskets, scrunches, scarves, circular spheres and small tapestries made using various tapestry techniques. Carol also included a beaded tapestry crochet rope, necklace and bracelet. The projects have motifs incorporated into the patterns such as diagonal waves, giraffes, hearts and cats. The techniques include working in the round and in rows, to make circular spirals, tubes, squares, spiral oblongs, spiral circulars, forming two and three dimensional tapestry art. Many of the motifs are steeped in history and others contemporary. There are in-depth instructions for working a motif in a project; how to check for stitch gauge; and every row/round is listed one at a time, not all grouped together in one big paragraph. You can use a ruler or paperclip to work down each row/round in a project. I often have to rewrite a whole pattern when crocheting or knitting because the pattern is in one big paragraph and it is easy to lose my place. If the pattern does not make sense, I rewrite it, figuring it out as I go. Carol’s patterns on the other hand, are very easy to follow just as they are written. You will be amazed when you can make patterns within your project and do not have lose threads on the back (wrong side), and both sides will reflect each other. While teaching you tapestry crochet, you will also learn about the history of tapestry crochet; where it first emerged, and the type fibers used, including those from sheep. There are several photos of tapestry crochet from around the world, along with photos of some of the makers while they are crocheting. Carol made a self-portrait and then replicated it, using different thread colors to teach color theory and personality in her classes. Some of these portraits are included in this book and are printed in various white-to-gray-to-black scales. I found her study to be of great interest. More Tapestry Crochet is an excellent addition to Carol’s first book and stands alone as a complete instruction book. I would highly recommend you purchase each of her books on this subject, and keep them for reference in addition to the projects. |
