
I found her descriptions of the parts of a stitch especially helpful ("Identifying Loops").

She excels at explaining stitches and techniques simply, with clear visual supplements to help beginners succeed. I've enjoyed watching Toni Lipsey's "TL Yarn Crafts" YouTube channel for a while now and was happy to find her book in my local library's digital collection. Crochet continues to grow in popularity, and this guidebook offers a new take on the timeless classic, one that readers won’t be able to find anywhere else. In this way, author Toni Lipsey is reintroducing crochet and encouraging makers to explore the craft further with each new design.

The book includes instructional sections and patterns, complete with the necessary schematics and styled, chic photographs.Įvery shawl, garment, and accessory featured takes makers beyond the basics, introducing new stitches to expand their skill sets. The goal of this book is to guide crocheters step-by-step through Tunisian crochet, starting with tools and yarns, transitioning into how-to’s and stitches, and finishing with easy but engaging patterns. The Tunisian Crochet Handbook introduces this fascinating and rewarding technique with a wide array of stitches and design possibilities. There are hundreds of books that explore traditional crochet, but there are few that reference the concept of Tunisian crochet or present it in a modern, approachable way.

Crochet continues to grow in popularity, and this guidebook offers a new take on the timeless classic, one that readers won’t be able to find anywhere else.From fiber artist Toni Lipsey of TL Yarn Craft, an introduction to the craft of Tunisian crochet-a unique crochet style that looks more like knitting-with 20 projects for beginners
