Continuous Crochet...Book Review and Giveaway!

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I was recently able to review the fabulous book Continuous Crochet By Kristin Omdahl (Interweave/F+W ISBN: 9781632501653) and I had a great time checking everything out. Do you love seamless projects? This is the book for you! Inside are a variety of items...wraps, hats, cowls, shrugs, pullovers, and lots more. I love the variety of project sizes and skill levels so that everyone from a beginner to a more advanced crocheted can find a project that is perfect. 
 
The book also contains an abbreviations and techniques section if you need a little extra help.  The illustrations are clear to see and offer a step by step explanation too.  I really like the "sources for yarn" section in the back because all of the yarn in the book is absolutely stunning!
Note: I was given a review copy for this book but was not financially compensated. All opinions are my own.

One of my favorite pieces from this book is the "Isle of Capri" pullover.  Ocean blue flower motifs make a gorgeous and lightweight pullover. 

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 Another favorite of mine is this "Geisha Fan Petal Stitch Shrug"  Delicate, pretty, and absolutely perfect for a warm day.

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If you're looking for a smaller seamless project, the "Heather Plum Chain Flower Hat" is worked up in a lacy flower pattern, making it a stunning, yet quick project to stitch up.

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 The "African Violets Raglan Capelet" is a lovely and lightweight capelet that can be worn as shown below or turned a bit for a v-neck look.  The wispy nature of the yarn and deep purple coloring give it a dreamy, ethereal feel. 

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 The "Urban Fringe Jen's Strips of Stripes Scarf" is is not only gorgeous in its stitchery, but has a unique and practical feature too.  The lacework "strips"  are continued off of the main piece to create fringe.  To style the scarf, simply tie the fringe together to keep it together...clever!

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 Love this book? Now is your chance to win a copy of your own! Special thanks to the good folks at Interweave/F+W for sponsoring this giveaway.

Enter using the Rafflecopter widget below. Giveaway ends April 6 and is open worldwide. Void where prohibited. Now go, go, go and enter!!

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41 comments:

  1. RhiannonMarch 30, 2016 at 10:04 AM

    The Isle of Capri pullover is so cute!

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  2. UnknownMarch 30, 2016 at 10:31 AM

    Great review of a book every crocheter would love to own! My favorite design is Jenn's Strip of Stripes Scarf.

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  3. UnknownMarch 30, 2016 at 11:17 AM

    I really love the bolero and I have the perfect yarn for it.

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  4. Mary Ann AtzrottMarch 30, 2016 at 11:31 AM

    The "Isle of Capri" pullover!

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  5. UnknownMarch 30, 2016 at 12:31 PM

    Love the Urban fringe scarf!! Thank you for the chance to win this awesome book!!

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  6. UnknownMarch 30, 2016 at 5:06 PM

    I really enjoy when you do contests. Sometimes that is the only way I can get things. Keep it up and THANKS.

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  7. UnknownMarch 30, 2016 at 7:42 PM

    Love the sweater on the cover! An the colour!

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  8. Kate JacksonMarch 30, 2016 at 11:14 PM

    Call me lazy, but I love the idea of a whole book of continuous patterns. Thanks for this review!

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  9. AnonymousMarch 31, 2016 at 3:09 AM

    Oh pretty! Always loving your reviews, they're really honest. Thank you for this worldwide (!) Giveaway. best regards from Germany

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  10. AnonymousMarch 31, 2016 at 5:11 AM

    I would make the Urban Fringe Jen's Strips of Stripes Scarf

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  11. MelodyMarch 31, 2016 at 5:17 AM

    I like the Isle of Capri pullover.

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  12. Elizabeth - No Lazy DaysMarch 31, 2016 at 9:09 AM

    Ooh - I do like the Urban Fringe Strips of Stripes concept and how it looks. That'd be the one I try first.

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  13. Anne HunterMarch 31, 2016 at 9:31 AM

    This book looks awesome! I love every pattern pictured!

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  14. UnknownMarch 31, 2016 at 9:33 AM

    I love Kristen. She is a crochet ed after my own heart. Love her creativity.

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  15. LisaMarch 31, 2016 at 10:05 AM

    Definitely, the Isle of Capri pullover!!!!

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  16. UnknownMarch 31, 2016 at 10:55 AM

    I would love to make the Isle of Capri pullover. It would be perfect for summer!

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  17. craftyoneMarch 31, 2016 at 11:27 AM

    little falls reversible cowl and rhythm & blues beanie are cute projects i would not mind working

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  18. KathleenMarch 31, 2016 at 11:28 AM

    The book sounds great. Thanks for the review- and the contest!

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  19. UnknownMarch 31, 2016 at 12:15 PM

    I love the Isle of Capri shirt, lovely. My shelf needs this book. Fingers crossed, thanks for sharing.

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  20. CropperhopperMarch 31, 2016 at 1:10 PM

    I would make the sweater on the cover, but I think I would have to make most of the patterns, because they are so pretty!

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  21. rosemaryschildMarch 31, 2016 at 1:57 PM

    These are so pretty! Ilove the light & airy look -perfect for here down South. Great giveaway! Thanks

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  22. Cowgal JazzyMarch 31, 2016 at 3:41 PM

    I love crocheting and I love giveaways. Y'all rock!

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  23. dragonswingMarch 31, 2016 at 4:42 PM

    My favorite project is the shrug. I would make it along with the capelet. Thanks for the chance to win.

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  24. UnknownMarch 31, 2016 at 6:31 PM

    Wow - semaless crochet - love the capelet!

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  25. KarenPowellCanadaMarch 31, 2016 at 8:19 PM

    I would make the Isle of Capri pullover as i could lengthen it and the sleeves or shorten the sleeves too. I think I would make it in lace weight too.....it looks very versatile to adapt to any body needs.
    thx for having a contest.

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  26. KarenPowellCanadaMarch 31, 2016 at 8:24 PM

    I would make the Isle of Capri pullover in lace weight as it seems very versatile.... I could alternate the sleeves and length to adapt it to my body needs. thx for having a contest.

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  27. SUSANNE SHUMATEMarch 31, 2016 at 9:19 PM

    I would make one of the tops for myself, there is so many lovelly patterns its hard to choose

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  28. Ms MMarch 31, 2016 at 11:52 PM

    This looks like an interesting book! I hate seaming any project, so it really appeals to me. The last picture shown - the strips of stripes scarf - I want to make ♥!

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  29. LynlApril 1, 2016 at 6:22 AM

    Kristen has done it again! Beautiful book! I love the Geisha Fan Petal Stitch Shrug.

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  30. UnknownApril 1, 2016 at 8:26 AM

    Love to have this book. The patters are all so beautiful.

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  31. Carrie P.April 1, 2016 at 10:37 AM

    The first thing I would make is the "Isle of Capri" pullover.

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  32. UnknownApril 1, 2016 at 1:58 PM

    This book looks great! Hope I win!

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  33. UnknownApril 1, 2016 at 5:28 PM

    Love the Chain Flower Hat, the shrug, and well just about everything shown !

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  34. KarenApril 1, 2016 at 6:00 PM

    I'd like to make the "Isle of Capri" pullover.

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  35. Ann GApril 2, 2016 at 2:21 PM

    I love that sweater on the cover!

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  36. JodiebodieApril 2, 2016 at 6:53 PM

    Hi Jennifer,
    Thanks for the review - I have been admiring this book ever since I first saw it online. I am a fan of Kristin Omdahl's work because she is always experimenting, pushing the crochet boundaries and sparking my imagination in turn. I learn a lot from her. I would make the 'Jen's Strips of Stripes' because I love the way the pattern turns into fringe - this is a technique I use in my own scarf designs - I love fringe so I think this may be the favourite - but the 'African Violets Capelet' looks perfect for my stash of silk mohair yarn. Kristin has put such a variety of projects and styles into this book and by addressing the bane of many crocheters (seaming), this may be her best book yet!
    I would love to be in the running to win. Thanks for the opportunity.
    Jodiebodie
    lupeyloops.blogspot.com.au
    jodiebodiecrochets@gmail.com

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  37. UnknownApril 3, 2016 at 3:50 PM

    I love the Geshia firing shrug-it's so pretty! I saw this book at the library yesterday and it is so cute!

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  38. UnknownApril 3, 2016 at 3:52 PM

    I love the Geshia fringe shrug!

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  39. Sue Bradford EdwardsApril 3, 2016 at 11:44 PM

    I would start with the Geisha Fan Petal Stitch Shrug.

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  40. KollegiateHookerApril 6, 2016 at 10:46 AM

    I love Kristin O and her yarns and patterns. i can't wait to try this book.

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  41. ACCROchetApril 6, 2016 at 3:23 PM

    Love love love the shrug!

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