Oversize Fashion Crochet

by Salena Baca

[annieb123]

Originally posted on my blog Nonstop Reader.

Oversize Fashion Crochet is a new project tutorial guide collection from Salena Baca. Due out 7th Nov 2023 from Rowman & Littlefield on their Stackpole imprint, it's 32 pages and available in ebook and paperback formats.

This booklet 6 attractive oversized/loose fit projects which are primarily crochet. All the projects are varied and attractive, including a cardigan, two cocoons, a shawl, a scarf, poncho, and a really pretty cabled (!!) pullover sweater.

This is not a how-to-crochet book. There are no stitch diagrams or explanations (though the author does refer beginners to the American Crochet Association's youtube channel for video instruction). The lack of beginning instruction doesn't detract from the book at all, the information can be found easily online if it's needed. What this book does have is very pretty projects with minimal fuss and little shaping. They're unfussy and not shapeless, despite the lack of fitting. They will suit most body types.

The book includes a thumbnail gallery of projects in the table of contents. There's also a one-page resource list and abbreviations list. The project instructions are written in standard abbreviations, but don't include the 'Japanese' crochet diagrams. They all include simple construction notes and instructions.

Four and a half stars. Worthwhile addition to the crafter's library. Very very short, but a nice collection.

Disclosure: I received an ARC at no cost from the author/publisher for review purposes