Book Review – The fine Art of Crochet by Gwen Blakley Kinsler
Gwen is the founder member of the
Crochet Guild of America – CGOA – so she knows what she is talking about when
she wrote this self-published book which takes you through a wonderful journey
of innovative works from 20 contemporary artists.
The introduction in itself is a captivating
read which develops into further headings of Crochet Beginnings, Crochet Revolution
& Crochet Evolution, all of which are equally fascinating.
Forget Crochet Doilies &
Granny Square waistcoats of the 70’s – this book brings a whole new meaning to
the word “Crochet”.
The photographs in themselves are
tantalising, but it’s the written word that will hold you in its grasp and not
let you put this book down.
Each of the 20 Artists, both men
& women are really enlightening & the deep research by Gwen & openness
of the artists themselves will have you wanting to know more and more about
them & their work.
As male crochet artists tend to
be more inconspicuous in the Crochet world, I found the more interesting reads
were from artists such as Pate Conaway, who prefers to use his fingers rather
than a crochet hook & Dale Roberts who crochets sculptural works with a
maritime theme.
You can almost visualise the way
in which the pieces came to be, when you
start to read the story behind each one.
You will find yourself wanting to go to America to visit a Gallery &
see these Crochet works of art for yourself.
It’s truly amazing and I can only
say inspiring, to read how these works of Crochet Art evolved. One can only hope that one day some “eureka”
moment will happen in one’s own little crochet world and another work of art
will be created.
Gwen has brought together these
amazingly talented Crochet Artists in one book for us all to enjoy, so whether
you are a Crochet Beginner or a Crochet Expert, you will not regret purchasing
this book which I have been engrossed by, from the moment I read the first
page.
The Fine Art of Crochet by Gwen
Blakley Kinsler is available on Amazon here:
http://www.amazon.co.uk/Fine-Art-Crochet-Innovative-Contemporary/dp/1481731866/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1379853533&sr=1-1&keywords=the+fine+art+of+crochet
Weekend Squares 264 & 265 are here:
And I also made time to organise my blankets!
Above - Treble Crochet in Colour Changing Rows / Ripples Blanket & Wool Stash Granny Square Blanket
Below: Bavarian Crochet Blanket & Granny Square Motifs
