Top-Down Crochet Sweaters by Dora Ohrenstein - Book Review

Top-Down Crochet Sweaters by Dora Ohrenstein, published by Storey Publishing LLC, is a comprehensive guide to creating beautiful crocheted sweaters, using the top-down crochet technique, in several different styles. Top-Down Crochet Sweaters features 14 of Dora Ohrenstein’s original designs, with designs for pullovers, cardigans, tunics and vests. There is definitely a pattern for everyone!

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Top-Down Crochet Sweaters by Dora Ohrenstein - Book Review | www.thestitchinmommy.com — Photography by © Melinda DiMauro, from Top-Down Crochet Sweaters, © by Dora Ohrenstein, used with permission from Storey Publishing.

Title: Top-Down Crochet Sweaters: Fabulous Patterns with Perfect Fit
Published by: Storey Publishing, LLC
Author: Dora Ohrenstein
ISBN: 978-1-61212-610-4
Format: Paperback, 176 Pages
Published: October, 2016

Here are a few of my favorite designs from the book:

Jade, p98, Photography by © Melinda DiMauro, from Top-Down Crochet Sweaters, © by Dora Ohrenstein, used with permission from Storey Publishing.

Nanette p149, Photography by © Melinda DiMauro, from Top-Down Crochet Sweaters, © by Dora Ohrenstein, used with permission from Storey Publishing.

Isola, p71, Photography by © Melinda DiMauro, from Top-Down Crochet Sweaters, © by Dora Ohrenstein, used with permission from Storey Publishing.

Ava, p58, Photography by © Melinda DiMauro, from Top-Down Crochet Sweaters, © by Dora Ohrenstein, used with permission from Storey Publishing.

In Top-Down Crochet Sweaters, Dora discusses why crocheting from the top down is a great technique. She also goes into great detail about the basics of top-down construction and yarn choices. Dora discusses blocking your garments and making sure that they fit properly. Top-Down Crochet Sweaters is arranged in garment pairs, with the easier patterns first and the more advanced patterns at the end of the book. Each of the patterns has wonderfully written instructions, with charts and diagrams to help you visualize portions of the pattern. At the end of the book, you will find some great resources such as an index, abbreviation list, and metric conversion chart.

Thank you to Storey Publishing LLC and Dora Ohrenstein for providing me with a copy of Top-Down Crochet Sweaters for my review! You can see more about Top-Down Crochet Sweaters by Dora Ohrenstein from Storey Publishing LLC. You can also purchase a copy on Amazon!

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