Many women enjoy hobbies involving a variety of needlecraft projects, and in the last couple of years, Tunisian crochet patterns have been making a huge comeback among women who enjoy knitting and/or crocheting.
Tunisian crochet lends itself to a number of beautiful clothing and home décor projects, and is an extremely fun needle craft that many women enjoy.
Here is a look at some great Tunisian crochet pattern books, both for beginners and those who have been enjoying this craft for a while:
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Tunisian Crochet Encore: New Stitches, New Techniques, New Patterns By Sheryl Thies Review
The New Tunisian Crochet: Contemporary Design From Time Honored Traditions By Dora Ohrenstein Review
Ultimate Beginners Guide To Tunisian Crochet By Kim Guzman Review
Tunisian Crochet: The Look Of Knitting With The Ease Of Crocheting By Sharon Hernes Silverman Review
Unexpected Afghans: Innovative Crochet Designs With Traditional Techniques By Robin Chachula Review
Tunisian Crochet Encore: New Stitches, New Techniques, New Patterns By Sheryl Thies
Sherly Thies wears many hats, but her love of needlecraft has resulted in her becoming a stunning knitwear designer and author of 10 Knitting and Tunisian crochet books.
Her book, Tunisian Crochet Encore: New Stitches, New Techniques, New Patterns, is the second in a series that began with Get Hooked On Tunisian Crochet.
Tunisian Crochet Encore begins where Get Hooked leaves off, offering even more stitches, some new Tunisian techniques, and of course new patterns for people to make.
This books features:
- Over 20 new projects to make
- 16 all new crochet patterns for women garments and accessories
- Teaches new techniques such as double ended Tunisian crochet, short row shaping, and mitered Tunisian crochet
- Many of the projects in this book don’t require fitting, so you can easily make them as gifts or to sell at the local crafts fair
First Impressions
A quick peak at the pictures in the book shows some lovely accessories that can be made to add a touch of color and excitement to any wardrobe.
This can be awesome for anyone who likes Tunisian crochet, and who loves making some of their own clothing or gifts for family and friends.
What The Reviews Have To Say
Reviews for Tunisian Crochet Encore are extremely positive.
Overall, while customers do feel that this book is excellent, they do advise that it is for people who have Tunisian crochet experience and suggest that beginners start with the beginning book Get Hooked On Tunisian Crochet.
What customers like about this Tunisian pattern book includes:
- Beautiful collection of patterns
- Concise directions for each project
- Perfect sequel to “Get Hooked on Tunisian Crochet” book
The New Tunisian Crochet: Contemporary Design From Time Honored Traditions By Dora Ohrenstein
Dora Ohrenstein has the good fortune to enjoy making a living from her two loves, singing and crochet, and making a decent living from both.
Not only is Dora a professional singer and music teacher, but she has also published a number of articles and 2 books on crocheting.
Her book, The New Tunisian Crochet: Contemporary Design From Time Honored Traditions, has several features that make this book a joy to own.
These features include:
- 30 Tunisian stitch patterns
- 11 different projects
- 144 pages
- Includes such patterns as: scarf, purse, cardigan, hat and mittens, and a man’s vest
- Gives a good explanation of stitches and techniques
First Impressions
This is a good Tunisian crochet book that gives a bit of the history of this type of needle work, as well as offering tips for both beginners and experienced Tunisian crocheters.
What The Reviews Have To Say
Reviews for The New Tunisian Crochet book are extremely good.
Fans of this type of crochet really find this book interesting, and found it is filled with helpful information.
Here are some of the general comments customers made regarding this book:
- They like the fact that this book gives a little history behind Tunisian crochet
- Variety of different patterns are interesting
- Shows the versatility of Tunisian crocheting
- Gives clear instructions that are easy to follow
Ultimate Beginners Guide To Tunisian Crochet By Kim Guzman
Kim Guzman is an award winning teacher and crochet designer who has made a career out of her hobby.
She has authored 12 books, most of them about Tunisian crochet.
Her Ultimate Beginners Guide To Tunisian Crochet offers those new to this type of crochet a book to get them started on this interesting hobby.
Features of this book include:
- Teaches the basics of Tunisian crochet which every beginner needs to master
- Offers clear photos of projects and stitches to help you visualize what each stitch should look like
- There 9 simple beginner projects to choose from
- The book contains 56 pages packed with important information
First Impressions
While the Ultimate Beginners Guide To Tunisian Crochet only contains 56 pages, it is packed with a lot of information, and seems to be perfect for those who want to learn this type of crochet on their own.
It would be nice if this book did contain a few more projects to choose from.
What The Reviews Have To Say
Reviews for this Tunisian crochet book are quite good.
While a couple of customers felt the projects were a little too challenging for a beginner, most customers liked this book and felt it was:
- Great for those new to Tunisian crocheting
- Offered several nice patterns
- Liked that it showed the basic stitches for beginners to practice
- Good for a beginner book as it seems easy to understand
Tunisian Crochet: The Look Of Knitting With The Ease Of Crocheting By Sharon Hernes Silverman
Sharon Hernes Silverman has had many of her knitting and crochet designs published by top yarn companies, and she is the author of 14 books, 6 about crocheting.
Her Tunisian Crochet: The Look Of Knitting With The Ease Of Crocheting book, offers those who love Tunisian crocheting some interesting projects and information about this type of needlecraft.
Features of this book include:
- 16 Interesting projects including: a scarf, wrap, shawl, skirt, duster, sweater and more
- Features lovely colored pictures
- Clear, easy to follow instructions
- Basic stitches and techniques, However, not really for beginners
First Impressions
While this Tunisian crochet book does cover the basic stitches used to create the projects in this book, it really isn’t a book for beginners.
However, those who enjoy Tunisian crochet and have some experience in this type of crocheting, should find the information and variety of patterns worthwhile.
What The Reviews Have To Say
Reviews for this Tunisian crochet book are quite good.
The few negative reviews were from beginner Tunisian crocheters who were disappointed that neither the features nor the reviews clearly spelled out that this is not a book for beginners, and they found the projects too difficult for their skill level.
However, those with a bit more experience in Tunisian crochet found:
- The book does a good job covering the basic stitches
- They liked many of the projects presented
- They enjoyed the detailed instructions
- That completed projects were thicker than expected
Unexpected Afghans: Innovative Crochet Designs With Traditional Techniques By Robin Chachula
Robin Chachula is considered an expert on crochet techniques with several books on the subject to her name.
She also appears as a crochet expert on PBS.
Unexpected Afghans: Innovative Crochet Designs With Traditional Techniques is not solely a book about Tunisian crocheting.
It actually covers a wide variety of Afghans, and different styles and techniques that those who are fairly experienced at crocheting will enjoy.
Features of this book include:
- Detailed techniques including: cable motifs, color, lace, and Tunisian crocheting
- Filled with helpful tips and clear directions
- Offers charts and diagrams to help crocheters complete the best project possible
First Impressions
Anyone who enjoys crocheting afghans will completely enjoy this book that offers some traditional patterns with added flair.
Besides afghans, there are also some patterns for accent pillows.
What The Reviews Have To Say
Reviews for Unexpected Afghans are good. There are a few complaints about the projects themselves, either looking old fashioned or being difficult to accomplish.
However, these complaints are few and far between, with most customers finding this book:
- Great for those who love crocheting afghans
- Has a different technique for each chapter
- Offers beautiful pictures and great tips
- Not really for beginners
If you like Tunisian crocheting, or want to try your hand at this interesting type of needlecraft, then one of these books might be right for you.
Content:
Tunisian Crochet Encore: New Stitches, New Techniques, New Patterns By Sheryl Thies Review
The New Tunisian Crochet: Contemporary Design From Time Honored Traditions By Dora Ohrenstein Review
Ultimate Beginners Guide To Tunisian Crochet By Kim Guzman Review
Tunisian Crochet: The Look Of Knitting With The Ease Of Crocheting By Sharon Hernes Silverman Review
Unexpected Afghans: Innovative Crochet Designs With Traditional Techniques By Robin Chachula Review
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