I like how many different types of stitches are included in this book. However, I don't find this book to be beginner friendly. With the way the sections are laid out, it feels like you need to have a good grasp of stitch shorthands and/ or be able to read stitch diagrams to be able to comfortably use the book. While there is further information regarding these at the back, as a beginner trying to use this book, I found it very off-putting to have to go searching to see what support information had been included. I feel like this information would be much more suited to being included at the start of the book before any of the stitch patterns so readers know what to expect and beginners are less likely to get overwhelmed by the patterns.

As a someone who's brand-new at crochet, I appreciated the instructions at the back of the book showing how to do many of the stitches. But I do wonder why those graphics weren't included in the front of the book that shows the photos and patterns for those stitches - it would've made this much easier to understand.

I unfortunately cannot give honest feedback as this book disappeared and I was never able to download as there was an error. I was excited about reading it too

I am new to crochet and man I did not realize just how much there is to it. This book will definitely come in handy for me and I cant wait to utilize what I have learned from it on my current projects!!

Very well thought out and easy to follow! I did this with my 12 year old niece and was also able to figure the stiches out easily.

This is a very good stitch dictionary. I’ve been crocheting for years and learned so much. Each stitch was clear and easy to understand even for beginners. To really grow and create your own patterns as a crocheter, learning new stitches is the way to go. I made a few dishcloths to try out the new stitches. This would make a great gift for the crocheter in your life no matter the skill level.

A great book for people getting started in crochet. If you are interested in crochet, it’s worth the read. I found it very helpful.

Good overview for beginners in crochet. I found the instructions was to follow and would recommend this book for beginners and those who want a basic guidebook.

Essential Crochet Starter Stitches : Portable Stitch Companion: Solids, Shells & Fans, Openwork & Lace, and Simple Edgings. This is a good instruction and reference book for both beginners to crotchet and those with more advanced skills. There are many different types of stitches and each is explained with clear, easy to follow instructions and pictures. It would be a great reference guide and idea resource book, and is full of additional tips and information.

I received an advance reader copy of this book to read in exchange for an honest review via netgalley and the publishers.

Essential Crochet Starter Stitches is a fantastic how-to book for beginners and more advanced skill sets in crocheting. The book is a guide to all the different types of stitches you can make in crochet. Each stitch type/style is explained with clear, easy to understand instructions and accompanied by images to further guide you as you learn them. This would make a must-have book for any crochetter to keep as a handy guide to learn more skills or refresh themselves from time to time, too. I never realised there were so many different types of stitches you could make with crochet, and I find it fascinating. There's also some very handy advice and information given by the author, too.

Essential Crochet Starter Stitches: Portable Stitch Companion is a detailed, step-by-step guide to crocheting certain patterns. It provides images to help teach the steps better.

Essential Crochet Starter Stiches is a great starter book for the beginner crochet worker! I really appreciated the detail to the stiches and the guidance provided to give the reader confidence in getting started. Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for early access to this title in exchange for my honest review.

A really useful book with a wide range of stitches and clear instructions for each. A book I will buy to return to again and again.

Great beginner book for learning crochet stitches. I’ve been crocheting for awhile and can see how this could help a beginner. The diagrams are clear and well organized.

This compendium of crochet stitches and patterns looks quite attractive and professional. I shared the preview galley with a relative who recently taught herself basic crochet techniques by watching videos. She was impressed by the wealth of information but thinks that beginners may find some of the symbols and directions difficult to understand. Experienced crocheters may like it asa reference tool.

I meet with a group where some of the other members crochet while we catch up, and I've been wanting a good introduction so I can learn on my own. This book is excellent, with easy-to-read instructions and illustrations that show clearly how to crochet different kinds of beginner stitches. I think that I could make several wonderful gifts with these basic stitches. Thanks to NetGalley for letting me read this.

A very well constructed book, with clear explanations and explanatory diagrams. Combining symbols and written explanations is a very good idea, and the patterns offered are very varied. An essential book for any crochet enthusiast.

I really liked the flexibility of this book. It covers a lot of basic stitch patterns, and explains how to use them. I think it might be helpful to have an example, maybe a hoodie or something to demonstrate how to use gauge, the math for calculating foundation chain lengths, and shaping in an actual garment pattern. I liked that this sort of creative approach to crochet is facilitated though in this book, rather than just specific patterns with specified yarns and hooks. I especially like that each stitch pattern includes a diagram. That is such a useful skill, and having the diagram makes it easier to make sense of any ambiguous text instructions. So far in the stitch patterns I read through carefully they seem pretty straightforward though. I may be adding this book to my crafting library next year, and will recommend it to my friends who are developing their crochet skills..

It shows the crafts well and is easy enough to follow. I’m not currently starting any projects,, but if I were this would be a good tool as a beginner.

This book is incredibly useful and beautifully put together. The images of the stitches are stunning, and the instructions are clear and well-written. It offers an impressive variety of stitches, organized into sections like lace, shells and fans, and edgework, making it easy to find exactly what you need.

The introduction is particularly helpful, covering how to incorporate these stitches into patterns and how to shape pieces effectively. There’s also a section at the back with detailed instructions on how to crochet and form the basic stitches, making it a great resource for beginners and experienced crocheters alike.

This is a must-have addition to every crocheter’s library!