> << I've always thought I couldn't do crochet beyond simple edges on garment > but I'm really intrigued with Irish Crochet. Is there a beginners book in Irish > Crochet? >> > > Darlene- > The best book I have seen on Irish Crochet is Clones Lace: The Story and > Patterns of an Irish Crochet by Maire Treanor, published in Ireland by > Mercier Press (available in the US from several suppliers of lace or crochet books).
While that is an excellent book, I really don't see it as being on a beginner's level. Much better for starting out (in my opinion) is a full-size paperback booklet from the American School of Needlework called Learn to do Irish Crochet: Easy-to-follow Instructions and 5 Projects, by Nan Mensinga. About 6 months ago I gathered every book on Irish Crochet I could lay my hands on (with quite a bit of success <g>), as I prepared to teach some Girl Scouts Irish Crochet. This book is by a long shot the most beginner-level one I found. It begins with how to hold a crochet hook (in case someone doesn't already know), and that is followed by 10 pages of large, clear diagrams (many on each page), covering each stitch and variation, along with helpful suggestions of what to pay attention to. The projects are pretty simple, yet still manage to include almost all of the usual basic forms. I can't recall for sure, but I *think* I purchased it from Lacis. Hope this helps, Pam Dotson Everett, WA USA - To unsubscribe send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] containing the line: unsubscribe lace [EMAIL PROTECTED]
