Japanese Crochet Book - Lace Crochet for Beginners

I love this book, because I recently love to crochet lace, like doilies, filet crochet and irish crochet.  And this book covers all of them.  It doesn't only show you the instructions, it even has patterns (and it shows you how to do it step by step).

If you are interested in any lace crochet, this is a MUST HAVE.

It is available at NameThatCandy Etsy and Artfire.

Beginner Crochet Techniques 80 - Japanese Crochet Craft Book

Beginner Crochet Techniques 80 is a great "how to crochet" book for beginners, or you are new to "Crochet Chart"/ "Crochet Symbols".  This book teaches you from how to chain, basic stitches, how to sew and finish the crochet pieces and it even teaches some advance crochet stitches, all show in Step by step.  The best part is that it shows you the most popular and common crochet symbols, so you can read Crochet Charts.  Once you know how to read it, you can crochet all the cute Japanese Crochet Patterns easily.

* this book is in Chinese (Taiwanese Version), but it is exactly as same as Japanese Version, it is licensed by Nihon Vogue.

It is available at my NameThatCandy Etsy and Artfire.

Here is the pics:

Crochet Baby Cardigan - Chinese Style

The cardigan turns out great, I am very proud of my self. I did some modification from the pattern.

Hook 5.5mm
Yarn Bernat Organic Cotton 1.5 skein (it was clearance at AC Moore, only $2 per skein)

here is the pattern:
http://www.yarnydays.com/2009/01/bombay-love.html

I love her blog, she has a lot of stylish crochet patterns, pls take a look at her blog.

Crochet Baby Items: Bib, Hat, Beanie, Booties

I haven't crocheted for long time, finally I have a 3-week break before my school starts, so I decide to crochet a lot of baby items for my new coming baby. I crocheted 2 hats, a bib, a pair of booties and a cardigan, this is my 1st time to crochet garment!