Fresh Crochet
By Ouma Ralie (aka Carina Visser)
Metz Press
Review: Allison MacDonald
Look, crochet is not for everyone. But it should be. Especially with this gorgeous little book that completely lives up to its name. It blows right out the water your stereotypical and mouldy old assumption that crochet is the exclusive pursuit of bingo-winged old ladies with nothing better to do than complain about the domestic worker and discuss their menopause.
Visser brings crochet bang up to date with patterns and ideas for yarn and hooks that will give you all the info you need to create items of such delight that you’ll find yourself slipstitching, chaining and double looping in wild pursuit of floral decals to embellish that old coat with; boho-type cushion covers to snuggle into while watching whatever hot series you’re streaming on your iPad; chunky scarves that look like they’ve landed on your shoulders straight off the fashion runways of Milan, New York and Paris; and really the most darling little strawberry booties for your colleague’s new baby.
This is crochet for the 21st century. Gorgeously designed with fantastically clear and easy-to-follow instructions. An absolute must for modern-day crafters who yearn to fill their homes and adorn their bodies with beautiful or quirky handcrafted things.
The Star