The New Tunisian Crochet: Contemporary Designs from Time-Honored Traditions

Dora does great lessons - here and on her videos. I really like this book - it's easy to read, easy to follow the instructions, and great pics. I started learning Tunisian crochet a few months ago and have been collecting books and videos on it - this one is a great one if you want to learn stitches and also have some projects to look at. I have made the hat a few times now and added my own twists to it, and love the patters.

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I am really impressed with all that can be accomplished with Tunisian crochet- that coming from a experienced knitter! The flexibility of the the process is well demonstrated in this book. A variety of stitch options are discussed, with modern designs and patterns, are just some of the benefits of this book purchase. I specifically purchased this for the bag pattern, but the light sweater pullover shown on the front cover is very intriguing and will most likely make my 'to do' list! Stitches are explained as well as charted, depending on your preference.

I don't like pattern books that simply chart the steps. I need techniques that I can apply to my own ideas. This book provides that, along with lots of stitches, and a few patterns for clothing items (vest, sweater, hats, mittens, etc.), a rug, a bag, offering a means to practice the new skills that you can apply to your own projects. After reading through it, I think it will be a useful book and I really like it, although I can't say I have tested it for accuracy. That accounts for 4 stars vs. 5 stars. If I find the instructions and guidelines to be reliable, I will return to raise my rating.

This is one of the most informative and interesting books I've ever purchased on Tunisian crochet. It's not meant to teach beginning Tunisian but it is a wonderful book for anyone who has a little experience in Tunisian. The explanations are clear and the charts are quite useful. The book really expanded my knowledge of Tunisian.

I'm a long-time knitter and crocheter and was excited to get this book to learn a new art. I was deeply disappointed that the chapters that explained how to actually do Tunisian crochet came with so few illustrations on how to do the stitches that I had to use another book to learn them as well. The patterns were great, but what I really wanted was a tutorial. This is a good book to add to your library, but it could have been better illustrated and actually emphasized teaching Tunisian crochet instead of offering nice patterns.

The New Tunisian Crochet, Contemporary Designs from Time-Honored Traditions by Dora Ohrenstein is a new Tunisian/Afghan crochet book with some great added features. Since I am very familiar with Tunisian or Afghan Crochet, I took the book to our Fiber Fun meeting. Most of those involved are new to crocheting so they had never heard of Tunisian or Afghan Crochet. Each member looked though the book with interest. Most felt it's an interesting technique that makes crocheting appear as knitted fabric and would like to try the technique. They especially liked the projects presented for beginners didn't look like "beginner's" projects. The Natalia Scarf by Ms. Ohrenstein on page 116 gave them the opportunity to practice some of the basic stitches yet allowed them to create a very complicated-looking, fashionable scarf. The Ariadne Sampler Throw by Lisa Daehlin on page 104 also offered them a way to learn numerous stitches while creating a lovely, practical item. The most popular vote went to Doris Chan's Shantay Skirt on page 90. Everyone wanted to make that skirt - after they've lost a few pounds, of course. Some would need a little help with the more advanced projects, but that is why our group meets - to help each other learn a new fiber technique. I definitely think Tunisian or Afghan Crochet is a great crochet technique to learn and Ms. Ohrenstien's book presented it with some very helpful items. These include a symbol key for each stitch and charts using these symbols to show each row's forward and return stitches - very beneficial to new as well as experienced Tunisian crocheters.

I've enjoyed using the patterns in this book. It is very well written & easily understood.

Very inspiring. Great photos in places everywhere in the book with page # ref to the actual pattern! Clear Diagrams to go with all the full instructions. Good Index, Glossary & references. A good book to read, study & enjoy for those who love Tunisian/Crochet. The patterns included with unusual stitches are also beautifully designed. So glad to have received the book so fast. Thank you.

"New Tunisian Crochet" de Dora Ohrenstein est un très bon livre (en anglais) pour apprendre le crochet tunisien. La première partie présente les points de base, accompagnés de nombreux conseils pratiques pour améliorer les lisières ou éviter le roulottage. Suivent les explications et grilles pour une trentaine de points fantaisie illustrés de très bonnes photos (cette anthologie de points est désormais disponible séparément sur le site d'Interweave). La dernière partie propose 11 projets: plaid, tapis; pull, jupe et cardigan pour femme; débardeur pour homme; sac, châle, écharpe, chaussons, ainsi qu'un bonnet et des gants bicolores au crochet à double bec. Même si l'on ne prévoit pas de réaliser tous les projets, ils sont intéressants, car ils abordent certains problèmes fréquents, notamment la création des emmanchures ou de l'encolure (problème qu'évitent d'aborder la plupart des ouvrages que je connais, en se limitant aux manches droites ou aux ouvrages rectangulaires, de type écharpe ou plaid).

tolle Anleitungen - gut nach zu arbeiten, würde ich immer wieder kaufen, regt an eigene Ideen zu entwickeln und zu probieren

Excellent reference book, nice projects for all level crocheters

Se si vuole conoscere a fondo l'uncinetto tunisino, in questo libro c'è praticamente tutto: le basi per chi non ha mai lavorato e vuole imparare da solo, una presentazione delle varie tecniche (entrelac, lavorazione in tondo, lavorazione a due colori, ecc.), una raccolta di punti sia tessuto che traforati, e una bella serie di progetti da realizzare. Ottima l'inclusione degli schemi grafici che permettono di familiarizzare con i simboli specifici dell'uncinetto tunisino e rendono accessibili punti e istruzioni anche a chi non ha dimestichezza con l'inglese.