Knitting Loves Crochet
Candi Jensen (North Light)
ISBN 978-0307337375/$42.95
So many crochet books on the market, and yet so little inspiration in them—no wonder crochet is a wallflower while knitting is the belle of the ball.
Knitting Loves Crochet hooks up the two, featuring knitted garments with crochet embellishments, edgings, square motifs and other decorative parts that crochet does so wonderfully—and crochet's true beauty shines through.
Knitters who want to make attractive garments with pretty edgings that are easy and won't curl will quickly be convinced that, yes, they do want to learn to crochet, and crocheters will be ready to pick up some needles. Be aware this book isn't a crochet primer—rather, it's a showcase of how two crafts can work together.
Patterns are laid out non-traditionally though neatly and they are clearly separated into a knitting section and a crochet section. There are also instructions for felting, adding beads, and embellishing with embroidery and flowers. My usual complaint stands—no mention of terms for crocheters outside the US—but overall, this could be the beginning of a beautiful friendship.
—Sarah Golder