The Crochet Answer Book by Edie Eckman (2005, Paperback)

Crochet is in again! Those of us who grew up in the 60’s and 70’s remember it well, but there is a whole generation just discovering crochet as a means of self-expression.

The Crochet Answer book is a worthy companion to the Knitting Answer Book and I think they both belong on every fiber artists’ bookshelf. I carry my copies in my knitting/crochet basket for easy reference.

Edie Eckman’s book comes aids crocheters with dozens of well-thought-out questions, comprehensible answers, and chapters on topics ranging from equipment needs to resources for more information. She includes illustrations and charts for added explanations.

Best of all, her can-do personality and gentle humor shine through, comforting the unsure crocheters among us. Who could quibble with her response to the question "I put down my afghan for a year, and when I came back to it, my gauge had changed? What happened?" Responds Edie, "Life.”

Being a "good" crocheter is a matter of confidence. You need to be confident in what you are doing and in how to figure out what to do if things aren't going quite right. Understanding why you do certain things and why they turn out the way they do increases confidence and leads to successful crocheting.

This book answers some of the most common questions crocheters have, and anticipates some questions you didn't know you had. The Crochet Answer Book will lead you down the road to gaining the confidence that makes for good crocheting. Highly recommended.