Book Review: Crochet Inspiration by Sasha Kagan

 

CROCHET INSPIRATION
by Sasha Kagan 

One word: WONDERFUL!  Renowned Welsh designer Sasha Kagan presents a crochet stitch commendium that is sure to be an indispensible resource. 

From the most traditional granny square to the most fantastic geometric motif, Crochet Inspiration provides detailed written instructions as well as diagrams for each original design.  Here at Purl crafters with all levels of crochet experience seem to enjoy the wealth of technical information that accompanies each big, bright photo illustration.  Each stitch is visible, so you can really get in there and see what's going on, even in the most complicated lace work.

Kagan is a seasoned knitwear designer whose patterns for Rowan are international favorites.  She often combines knitting and crochet, highlighting the versatile, unique qualities of both.  The patterns in Crochet Inspiration beautifully employ the techniques and motifs you'll learn from the book in unexpected ways. A Chanel-style scarf blends soft colors in a woven stitch.  A lacey Gossamer Wrap is embellished with delicate wild roses.

Fibers are, as Kagan notes, "flexible friends" which can be transformed with just a few simple flicks of the hook.  

Kagan continues:

It wasn't until I started to explore crochet in depth that I began to understand just how many stitches are possible . . . I have realized that I only just scratched the surface of the infinite variety of stitch combinations that the medium has to offer.   

We hope Crochet Inspiration will spur you to further explore this wonderful craft, and maybe invent a few new stitches yourself!

Comments

[Laurie]

I don't crochet that good, but this lady has me inspired! How gorgeous!!! I would love to learn from her inspiring photographs. Thanks for sharing this with us!

[Lallee]

This was a most helpful review! The book looks very tempting indeed. Thank you!

[cata]

This book is so inspiring!
Thanks for sharing!
Cata.

[Katie]

The images from this book are quite beautiful. I'll have to check it out.