The Hooktionary: A Crochet Book Full of Fun Tapestry Motifs
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If you love crochet and enjoy learning new techniques, you’ll want to check out The Hooktionary. This book is all about tapestry crochet and has 150 fun and modern designs you can use in your projects. From cute unicorns and bumblebees to cool graphic patterns, this book makes it easy to create unique and beautiful pieces.
Disclaimer: I received a copy of this book to review from David & Charles. The opinions expressed are my own.
Title: The Hooktionary
Available on Amazon.
Written by: Brenda K.B. Anderson
Publisher: David & Charles
ISBN: 978-1-4463-09575
Current List Price: $24.99*
Create bold, modern and fun tapestry crochet designs with this unique crochet stitch dictionary!
David & Charles
The Hooktionary: A Book Full of Tapestry Crochet Ideas
Tapestry crochet is a fun way to add pictures, shapes, and patterns to your crochet projects, and The Hooktionary makes it easy to learn. This book stands out because it teaches you how to use different stitches, like split single crochet and extended single crochet, to create clean lines and clear designs. These stitches help your work look neat and professional, even if you’re just starting. The author also shares tips on how to fix mistakes and choose the right stitch for your project, which is super helpful.
Choosing Your Stitch Pattern
I really appreciate the section that shows how the stitch you choose can change the look of your motif. It includes swatches crocheted in different stitch patterns to highlight these differences, such as:
- Single Crochet (sc)
- Single Crochet in the Back Loop (scblo)
- Center single crochet (csc)
- Extended single crochet (esc)
- Split extended single crochet (sesc)
- Front post double crochet (FPdc)
Working from a Color Chart
Detailed instructions are provided to explain how to work from a color chart. A note is also included to help left-handed crocheters with the charts. In this section you’ll learn more about:
- How to crochet with 2 colors
- How to work over the yarn
- How to work joins
- Leaving floats on the wrong side (floating)
- How to work colorwork with floats
- Steeking
Another cool thing about The Hooktionary is that all the designs are worked on the Right Side only. This means you don’t have to turn your work. Making the different motifs perfect for projects worked in the round. The book even explains a special crochet technique called “steeking” to help you finish your pieces in a unique way.
With 150 motifs to pick from, you can mix and match designs to create something that’s totally your own. Whether you want to make fun accessories or add some personality to your home, this book includes everything you need to know to get started with tapestry crochet.
The Swatches
The stitch motif instructions are provided with charts. They are then separated into 5 stitch patterns (which are comparable in size and shape). You can use these charts with any of the stitch patterns you prefer. Written instructions in US crochet terms are included for each of the stitch patterns on pages 8 and 9.
The swatches are shown using the following stitch patterns:
- Extended single crochet (pages 21-48)
- Center single crochet (pages 49-61)
- Front post double crochet (pages 63-73)
- Single crochet back loop only (pages 75-85)
- Split extended single crochet (pages 86-95)
The Projects
The 5 projects included can be made using different colorwork charts and you can learn more about Swapping and Modifying Charts for this purpose on pages 136 to 141. The patterns are detailed, include charts and schematics (for the garments). The specific measurements are provided for each of the sizes included for the garments.
The projects included are:
- Tread Scarf *free sample pattern linked below!*
- Snowy Picture Hat
- Claddagh Mittens
- Badlands Cardigan – sizes: S, M, L, XL and 2X
- Icicles Pullover – sizes: XS, S, M, L, X, 2X and 3X
Which Hooktionary Project do you love the most? I love the Badlands Cardigan!
There is a wonderful section included at the end of The Hooktionary called How to Fix Colorwork Mistakes.
The Hooktionary is a must-have for crocheters who love trying new things. With 150 designs and lots of helpful tips, this book makes tapestry crochet fun and easy to learn. Add it to your collection and get ready to make something amazing!
Tread Scarf BONUS Pattern
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I love the hearts design but I agree, the Badland Cardigan would be my favorite and a great project to make.
What an awesome book to have to up your skills. Good Luck to all!