Colorful Crochet Lace: 22 Chic Garments & Accessories

This is a truly wonderful book! It is extremely unusual to find a crochet pattern book that contains so many beautiful projects that I feel eager to make. I found four garments and two shawls that I want to make for myself and several other items that I expect to make as gifts for family members. The patterns for all of the garments reflect extended size ranges going from either small or extra small to 2X or 3X and, with several projects using Mary Jane Hall’s Graduated Stitch Method, the fit is easily customizable for those of us who don’t quite fit into a standard size. The designs are exquisite and they would be genuinely flattering on a wide variety of sizes. It is also noteworthy that most of the garments include variations explaining how to modify lengths from cropped tops to tunics or dresses. I would consider just about all of the patterns in this book to be at an intermediate skill level. The patterns are well written and there are ample stitch diagrams. The notes, variations, and tips written into the patterns are well worth reading. Finally, the photography throughout the book is gorgeous and there are plentiful photos showing different views to illustrate each design. The garments reflect a varied color palette and the author encourages you to experiment in choosing yarn colors.

I love this book! It presents crocheted lace in a modern, fresh light with all kinds of creative options. I made the Amelie Triangular Shawl and it turned out very well; the instructions and notes were clear and helpful, and it's just the kind of lightweight shawl I need to cover my shoulders at work. I get compliments on it all the time! As background, I am a fairly experienced crocheter and usually work on projects rated "medium" difficulty. I especially appreciate that most of the patterns have tips for modifying the garment or item to have short sleeves vs. long, crop top vs. tunic, frillier vs. plainer, etc., so that you can customize with less risk. Some of the yarns used are luxury, but others are more economical. These aren't your grandma's white lace doilies, but rather stylish, colorful garments and accessories that would be signature fashion statements and earn lots of compliments. Other reviewers have commented on occasional errors in the patterns. I have yet to see ANY pattern book that doesn't have some of those, and they aren't always the author's fault--sometimes things get garbled in the publishing process. These days you can often contact the author through Ravelry and get things clarified. To sum up, this is a great addition to my crochet library. I look forward to trying more of the patterns, and frankly the book is so beautiful that I just enjoy reading it like a novel in the meantime!

I love love this book! I don't understand a review someone wrote saying it is unimaginative and out of style, or something like that. Either they have no clue as to what is in style and trendy or they have eaten sour grapes! This book is right on target as far as the newest trends. and it is well written and very colorful and easy to read even for beginners. It is not your grandmother's crochet clothing styles, so if you want to make eye catching, colorful clothing that will make you look feminine and stylish buy this book. You won't be sorry. You will love all the compliments you will get! I would give it ten stars if I could.

The book has pretty garments to crochet and worth the money

Love a new book like this.

I don't usually purchase hard copy books anymore. Simply because most things that I read are available digitally. However, I am SO PLEASED that I purchased THIS book!! I purchased it originally for 2 separate patterns that are in it that I couldn't find anywhere else. When I received the book I was so pleasantly surprised!!! EVERY SINGLE pattern in this book is STUNNING!!! I intend to make at least one of every pattern included. The book is lovely too....all the photos are pretty and each pattern has a written description and picture graph. Overall, I am simply DELIGHTED!!!

Just received the book today and I'm so excited. I'm an adventurous beginner and this was just what I was looking for. I'm not very interested in making afghans and hats anymore. I want to make lightweight clothing that I could wear anytime. With the clear and easy to read instructions and charts, I feel that I can make everything in the book. Can't wait to get started!

Colorful Crochet Lace is a one-of-a-kind crochet book. With tons of variety and so many easy instructions, there will be something in this book for everyone. With no increases or decreases in these patterns, even the beginner crocheter should have very few problems. I think this book takes crochet to a whole new level and proves that crochet garments are here to stay.

This just shot to the top of my fave crochet books. I’m an intermediate crocheter and none of these patterns would be too difficult. I have plans to make a lot of them too, they’re stylish and the graduated stitch concept is so simple.

What a versatile, fabulous book. There are 22 projects, roughly 50:50 garments or accessories, each with a different lace pattern (sometimes with an additional lace border) & I truly like every one of them. There are only a couple of patterns that are not for me as garments, but the lace patterns are so beautiful that for each I would definitely consider using the pattern in a different way to make a scarf or accessory (great to give as gifts). Highly & unreservedly recommended.

Esta muy buena y trae varios proyectos lo que si es para crocheteras de un nivel medio y definitivamente que hablen ingles.

good book very descriptive and fairly easy to understand. I love some the projects in it and can't wait to try them.

Beautiful designs. I want to make almost each and every one. However, being a beginner crocheter I am sticking at the moment to her two previous books, which seem to be a bit easier for a beginner. But I hope soon I will be able to start doing designs from this one. Very pleased with the book.