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Whistle Stopper - Crochet From Start To Finishing: Everything You Need For Learning and Improving Your Skills
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List Price: $29.95
Our Price: $24.94
Your Save: $ 5.01 ( 17% )
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Starring: Bev Dillon
Directed By: David Willingham
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Binding: VHS Tape
EAN: 9781929512010
Format: Color
ISBN: 1929512015
Number Of Items: 1
Release Date: 1992-06-01
Running Time: 150
Theatrical Release Date: 1992
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Summary: Better than a book!
Comment: I was initially hesitant to spend $45.00 on this video...I thought the price was a little high. I justified it, however, after reading the other reviews, figuring if I could actually learn to crochet with the video I would save money by not having to take a class. Well, I am now a novice crocheter! The video was excellent....it offers step by step instructions on the different stitches and guidance on the patterns as well. Having a video is great, you can keep rewinding to watch the stitches you have trouble with...over and over and over if necessary! The patterns are a bit outdated, but great practice, and you can jazz them up with more modern yarns and bigger needles. I have successfully completed two scarves and three shawls and I haven't even viewed the 4th chapter yet. I think it's an excellent resource and highly recommend purchasing this video.
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Summary: Crochet From Start to Finish*ing - Excellent How-to for Beginners on up
Comment: I have been researching "how to" crocheting books/tapes for several weeks, and most of the information I've found to date to be confusing and inadequate unless you had prior experience with crocheting. This video is very clear for a beginner with absolutely no experience. I have successfully crocheted a beautiful scarf within two weeks, and I'll start on a throw in the near future. I expect to be very proficient at this craft within months. I highly recommend this video to anyone interested in learning the art of crochet without frustration.
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Summary: Like Having Your Own Private Crocheting Lessons!
Comment: Although I was not thrilled about paying such a steep price for one video when I first dared to purchase thise tape. I was hopeful due to the rave reviews that it would be money well spent. I am THRILLED to tell all reading this that it was a wise investment afterall! This instructor on the video is soft spoken and study in her speech and the camera zooms in well and study for clear view of her finger movements, etc., so it is really like having private lessons in crocheting from your own home teacher! :) Hope the price will come down soon so I can afford to buy several more copies for family & friends as well.
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Summary: All You Will Ever Need. Thank you, Bev.
Comment: I couldn't learn crochet from books. God knows I tried. I enjoy being with other women in classes, but they take place after work and keeping up when you're tired adds pressure, and when the class is large I feel guilty taking too much of the teacher's time if I just don't get something. I thought Bev's video was pricey, but I considered classes are $25 a pop and at 2-1/2 hrs. this is more like two videos in one. I swear this is all anyone will ever need to learn to crochet. The video is comprehensive, from absolute beginner to more advanced crochet, and Bev is calm and clear. Being able to watch the stitches being made, as often as you need, is far superior to trying to read a diagram or keep up in class. No pressure. I've since ordered Bev's knitting video. I CAN'T BELIEVE I'm really crocheting and LOVING it! For the first time, I can say "I really CAN do that!" Thank you, Bev.
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Summary: The Only Way!
Comment: Okay so Bev Dillon is a little too sweet and boring, but who cares! Yikes, I am a self taught crocheter, or at least I thought I was till I saw this. I was doing double crochet wrong at the end of rows! I learned how to make granny squares finally, and do ripple stitch, and work in the round, and other tips and hints that make working with yarn easier. She begins with how to make a knot and goes slowly from there to things I never knew existed! This is truly the best way to learn, it's all here, pausable, rewindable, and available at my library whenever the need arises! I do however agree that these tapes should be made into DVDs soon. Also check out Knitting from Start to Finishing. Check your library before you spend the money, you'll be glad you did.
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Bev demonstrates the art of crochet for the beginner and also challenges the more experienced crocheter. She covers basic stitches, and includes increasing, decreasing, shaping, making seams, and finishing. Also shown are textures, trims, beadwork, and many more lovely stitches. A 20-page pattern booklet, Crochet From Start to Finish*ing, is included with the VHS tape. Contents: 8 Chapters
The Basic Stitch
Yarn, Hooks, Gauge
Increasing, Decreasing
Granny Squares, Changing Colors
Textures, Seams, Trims, Blocking
Afghan Stitch, Bead Trimmed Bag
Hairpin Lace & Broomstick Lace
Pineapple Designs, Filet Crochet & Irish Crochet Lace This VHS tape is part of a three-program set including also Knitting From Start to Finish*ing with Bev Dillon and Tatted Lace From Start to Finish*ing with Bev Dillon. The programs are also available on DVD
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