Customize Your Crochet

Customize Your Crochet
Gifted by: Creative Publishing
www.creativepublishing.com
Reviewed by Christine Weiher, Editor, AllFreeCrochet.com

There are all kinds of body types out there, so it's really unfortunate when you find something that just doesn't fit you the way you'd like. Luckily, with Customize Your Crochet you can crochet sweaters that really fit.

Whether you're a rectangle, a triangle, an inverted triangle, or an hourglass, you can easily find a pattern in your size. In this book you learn how to adjust patterns to fit your unique measurements. Within the 112 pages you'll find instructions for four cardigans crocheted with different stitches. Each cardigan comes with a method of shaping to make fitting adjustments. You can easily compare your body stats to the schematics, shape the stitch pattern for a perfect fit and personalize any style with crocheted embelishments. And what's a sweater or cardigan without the pockets? Customize it the way you want it.

Learn how to finish with seams, attaching sleeves, adding collars and neckbands, and of course, blocking. This book teaches how to embellish with flair by adding motifs, edgings, pockets, buttonholes, zippers and shoulder pads. 

My favorite design in the book is Cathie's Cropped Top on page 83. The top comes with two different collar treatments depending on what look you're going for. The back of the top has a fun open-back for a flirty look.

If you've always been looking for a way to make a crochet pattern your own then this book is calling your name. No more swimming in big sweaters or trying to squeeze into tiny ones; now you can add or change design details to suit your own style.