The reviewer loves the 'Stitch n’ Bitch' series for bringing crocheting into the modern era with trendy patterns. They found 80% of the patterns in 'The Happy Hooker' wearable and trendy, though some designs were less practical. The reviewer also noted the differences between American and British crochet terms, which can be confusing.
The reviewer is a fan of the 'Stitch n’ Bitch' series, appreciating how it modernizes crocheting with fun and fashionable patterns. They found 'The Happy Hooker' to be no exception, with 80% of the patterns being wearable and trendy. However, some designs, like the 'anarchy' hat and 'fashion first aid' bag, were deemed less practical. The reviewer also highlighted the differences between American and British crochet terms, which can be confusing for British crocheters. They provided tips for translating patterns and shared their experiences making various items from the book, such as the Garden Scarf and Bedfellows bunny. Overall, the reviewer found the book to be a worthwhile purchase, with many patterns they still want to try.
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The Happy Hooker is no exception and I would say 80% of the patterns in the book are wearable and trendy; if we overlook the ‘anarchy’ hat and ‘fashion first aid’ bag, this book is bursting with great ideas for the new generation of crocheters.
British crocheters may be a little confused at first, as this is an American crochet book and as you may or may not be aware our crochet stitches vary a little from our American cousins.
I have made the following items in this book: Garden Scarf- a beautiful, easy to make flower scarf. I have had requests from friends to make them one too, so am getting quite experienced with this one.