ARC provided by Netgalley in exchange for an honest review.
Crochet has a lot of useful tips and tricks to help you get learning and building onto what you already know. I would recommend this book for crafters to have in their collection. It's a book that is good to reference back to when you need a refresher.

Great book! Learned a lot of great tips and started many projects with the confidence i received by reading this book.

This book is a great crochet stitch Bible. There are great instructions and photos included for each stitch/motif. Recommended!

DK publishes some of the best non-fiction and how-to books around, and this is no exception. Great reference for crochet, featuring more stitches and designs than I could have imagined were possible, and I've been crocheting for 25 years.

Thanks to the publishers and NetGalley for the opportunity to review a digital ARC in exchange for an unbiased review.

this one is good, nice to follow picture and it is easy to make the items. I like it in this formate it allows me to take it anywhere and I never loose the pages or have them tear out I really liked

This book has basic information, thorough well-written instructions, clear pictures, and a variety of stitches and projects, making it a great resource for those with beginning and intermediate crochet skills. It would be a great addition to any crocheter’s library! I received a digital copy of this book in exchange for my honest review.

Great tips and instructions! Loved the variety of options that can be made from this book! This is a great resource for those just getting started, as well as those who have been crocheting for years. Very detailed instructions for artists to follows, as well as s projects to get started with!

With Crochet by DK there is so much inspiration in one book it just gets you longing to start a project or play with some new stitches with a scrap of yarn. I was thankful that this book has such nice pictures that show what they are describing because it helps for those who learn by seeing. From young and old alike, learning the skill of crocheting is possible with this book.
I received a digital copy of this book in exchange for my honest review.

I found this book to be very helpful and just what I needed to get back into crocheting. The instructions were straight forward and the pictures/illustrations were great. This book is recommended for beginners and those who haven't been crocheting in a while. I just wish I could have had a different copy of this so that I could keep this book for reference. When I wanted to go back to look at a specific stitch that a pattern called for, this book was already archived for me. I will need to purchase this book!

A perfect resource for experienced crocheters, and also a great book for beginners with easily understood patterns and diagrams. Invaluable book.

This book was a really great introduction or reintroduction to crochet for beginners and nonbeginners who need a refresher every now and then. The pictures were very clear and concise. I really loved the amount of different projects from scarves, shawls, blankets, mitts, motifs, jewelry, baby stuff etc. There are a lot of different techniques as well. It will be a great reference book. One of the better ones out there. I would probably say this might just be my favorite.

The only drawback was that the book I received is written in UK terms and I use US terms, But I check it out on Amazon on the look inside feature and it was in US terms.

Crochet: Over 130 Techniques and Stitches by Consulting Editor Clair Montgomerie

319 Pages
Publisher: DK
Release Date: September 15, 2020

Nonfiction, Crafts & Hobbies, Crochet, Yarn, Home Furnishings, Toys

The book is divided into three sections:

Tools
This section discusses yarn, hooks and other equipment. I like how each type of yarn is described in detail with the type of fiber and textures. There is also a buying guide and a reference to the type of labels for care and maintenance. She also includes a list of the different types of hooks from wooden to plastic to metal and their sizing.

Techniques
This section goes from basic stitches to crochet toys and felting. I found out that I hold my hook in the knife position as opposed to the pencil position. She provides example patterns for the different type of stitches. A few examples include how to chain stitch a necklace and bracelet and a washing cloth with a double crochet stitch. I am hoping this book will help me finally make a perfect granny square which has eluded me for so long. She also explains how to follow pattern directions and symbols. I have to be honest and say the lace and wire instructions are still beyond my skill level. I hope to one day be good enough to work with such delicate materials.

Projects
This is the bulk of the book and includes projects in these categories:
Blankets and cushions
Home and gifts
Hats and scarves
Gloves, socks and slippers
What to wear
Toys
Bags
Each one of the projects has detailed directions along with picture and the colors and yarn used to finish. I cannot decide what will be my first project. I really like the baby blanket with small granny squares. I would love to make the structured baskets to store some yarn skeins in when I am working so they don’t roll around the floor. The chunky rug would look great on any type of hard floor surface. The broomstick lace shawl looks so light and airy. I would really like to work up to making the lacy cardigan. It is so delicate. I have an amigurumi kit for my grandson. I may be able to make them with the toy instructions in this section. The patters for the bags are amazing. I cannot decide which one is my favorite. It is either the everyday bag or the diamond granny bag.

The patterns are written in an easy to follow format with the all the information you need to make the perfect project. I recommend this book to anyone that enjoys working with crochet and yarn.

--Excellent Crochet Primer. One of the Best!--

I received an electronic review copy of this book and here are my thoughts:

I have quite a large library of crochet titles, and if I were asked to recommend a beginners book to get someone started, this would be in the Top 2 or 3.

(Note. 9780241435847 is a hardback version of this book, which is written in UK crochet terms. If you are looking for the US crochet term book for some reason, I believe that is the paperback version, 978-0744020403, but I could be wrong).

First of all, the written instructions are very clear, and the step-by-step photos make it even more so.

Also, this book is not just for beginners—the contents will be extremely useful to intermediate crocheters as well, especially if it's been a while since you've picked up a hook. The world of crochet is exploding due to the internet, and we've come a long way from just granny square blankets. (Although modern ways to use granny squares are covered in this book). Therefore, I find that this book by DK has gone a bit further than most instructional crochet books because it shows you the multiple possibilities of where you could put the hook for different effects as well as more "advanced" techniques such as mosaic-type crochet.

In addition to basic and intermediate/advanced crochet stitches, the book introduces crochet symbols, which are extremely useful when you want to understand the explosion of crochet patterns from Russia, Spain, Japan, etc., on the internet.

The projects I felt were modern and attractive-looking, and should appeal to a variety of generations.

So to cap up this review, this is an excellent choice for beginner and intermediate crocheters. I'd suggest this one over the one Rowan did a few years ago (and the Rowan book is outstanding as well), because the times have changed with the internet, and this book is a pure pleasure in both information and the design layout. Kudos to the design team as well as the authors.

I have been crocheting since I was around 12 years old. I wish I had this book then! The patterns are great and easy to follow. The techniques section is wonderful and especially good for those who want to learn to crochet and/or learn new stitches. I learned a couple of things and I have been doing this for many years (not telling!). But I loved this book and highly recommend it!

The Crochet Book (DK) by Claire Montgomerie is the ultimate reference book for crocheters of all abilities. This newly updated craft book has a variety of techniques and it is very easy to follow. It is a perfect hobby for those with a little more time on their hands.

There are previous versions of this book and although this is an updated version, I don’t think that there is a lot of difference for those with an older copy of the book. If you are new to crocheting or are interested in a book that covers the basics and a little bit more, this is one to look for. It is quite thorough and a great reference book.

❀ CUTE AND INTERESTING PATTERNS

What really stands out for me is the fact that there are lots of really cute and interesting patterns to choose from. Some are easier than others, however there are many photos to help with understanding the techniques. Also, the instructions are very easy to follow, which I find really important in a crafting book.

❀ PERFECT HOBBY FOR ISOLATION

Crocheting is a perfect hobby for isolation and The Crochet Book (DK) by Claire Montgomerie is a perfect place to start. There is something in it for everyone and is an invaluable resource for all skill levels. I am currently creating dishcloths, but I am definitely looking forward to making some fun Christmas gifts.

An excellent resource with clear pictures and instructions, as to be expected from DK. I'm a relatively new crocheter, and this is a book I'm going to be adding to my bookshelf as I know it will be incredibly helpful, as well as giving lots of inspiration for projects.

This book truly has it all! Not only does it provide you with stitches, but also color theory, a detailed pictorial and wriiten instruction for how to create a corner-to-corner project, and different motifs and techniques. This is a must have book for every crocheter!

This book is all you need to start, or enlarge, your journey into Crochet.

In addition to the advertised 130 techniques, the book also has the following projects:

• 4 blankets
• 3 cushions
• 11 items for your home or gifts
• 5 hats from infant to grown man
• 4 scarves
• 4 gloves
• 5 socks/slippers
• 4 children’s sweaters
• 2 women’s sweaters
• 1 women’s dress
• 8 toys
• 8 bags

I was disappointed in the small number of projects for women, especially that none had even an XL size. However, the owl cushion is so cute—as is the polar bear comforter in the toy section.

If you are looking to Crochet something for the children or grandchildren in your life, this book is an excellent choice. Children’s clothing, including infants, and toys are the focus, with many charming patterns from which to choose. All patterns are clear and have photographs. 4 stars!

Thanks to DK and NetGalley for a copy in exchange for my honest review.

This crocheting book has everything you need to get started. It explains the tools, types of yarn, different stitches, and so much more. The book includes high quality pictures that are easy to decipher and follow. Simple patterns are provided to practice your new skills.

This is a thorough and clearly-explained introduction to crochet technique, amply illustrated with clear, detailed images. The clearly labeled pictures show exactly where to put the hook and how to loop the yarn when forming each stitch. Many crochet books explain the basic stitches well; this book excels in its clear illustration of ancillary skills like exactly how you wrap the strands of yarn when switching colors, or how exactly you count stitches (it's not always obvious which part of the chain counts as the first stitch, so it's refreshing to have clearly labeled illustrations showing exactly what to look at). I've been crocheting since childhood, and I was impressed with how well these often-unexplained details were presented.

One caution is that the stitch nomenclature is British, meaning that all the stitch names start one level up from the American equivalents--there is no single crochet. What we would call single crochet is referred to in this book as double crochet, and so on. If you already crochet, this might be confusing; if you are a beginner, it won't make any difference to you unless you learn the names from this book and then try to use an American crochet pattern. I read a digital advance review copy provided by the publisher via Netgalley, so I'm not sure whether the British crochet terminology is going to be adjusted before publication for the American market. Whatever the naming system, the stitches are well explained, and the simple patterns provided offer opportunities for practicing each one.