Product Description

Bev demonstrates the art of crochet for the beginner and also challenges the more experienced crocheter. She covers basic stitches, and includes increasing, decreasing, shaping, making seams, and finishing. Also shown are textures, trims, beadwork, and many more lovely stitches. A 20-page pattern booklet, Crochet From Start to Finish*ing, is included with the DVD.

Contents: 8 Chapters
The Basic Stitch
Yarn, Hooks, Gauge
Increasing, Decreasing
Granny Squares, Changing Colors
Textures, Seams, Trims, Blocking
Afghan Stitch, Bead Trimmed Bag
Hairpin Lace & Broomstick Lace
Pineapple Designs, Filet Crochet & Irish Crochet Lace

This DVD is part of a three-program set including also Knitting From Start to Finish*ing with Bev Dillon and Tatted Lace From Start to Finish*ing with Bev Dillon. The programs are also available on VHS

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #64196 in DVD
• Released on: 2005-10-31
• Formats: Color, Full length, NTSC
• Number of discs: 1
• Running time: 150 minutes

Video Librarian 1993
A good program with more that enough projects to keep viewers crocheting for months. Recommended.

About the Actor
Bev learned to knit and crochet at the age of 6 and has happily pursued the needle arts most of her life. Since 1964 she has taught knitting, tatting, and crochet for retail shops and other organizations. Her designs have been purchased by needlework magazines, yarn companies and Leisure Arts. She is known for her "easy to understand" patterns as well as her relaxed and patient style of teaching. Her three craft video tapes, Knitting From Start to Finish*ing with Bev Dillon, Tatted Lace From Start to Finish*ing with Bev Dillon, Crochet From Start to Finish*ing with Bev Dillon, and the accompanying booklets, are the result of years of experience and planning. Bev resides with her husband in Bellevue, Washington.

Customer Reviews

Good introduction and review
If books are not enough for you then buy this DVD. I bought books in the past and usually got stuck. After watching her do the granny square, the instructions I read in the book make sense. The best part is that you can replay as often as you need until you get it.

Crochet Instruction at it's best
I have owned this on video for years. I have not found a better instruction DVD on crocheting . The DVD format makes it easier to review the area of interest. I consider this to be a Must Have DVD for crocheters of any level. If you can only own one DVD this is the One. The project book helps you to develop skills as you crochet along with the DVD or learn new techniques like the Lovers Knot stitch. Her demonstration makes it a snap to learn, and then her shawl gives you ideas of how to apply this stitch to different projects.

Best and Fastest Way to Learn Crochet
If you want to learn how to crochet, then this DVD will do the trick. I started out and in one or two lessons I was on my way. The instructions are ultra clear and easy to follow. Step by step lessons along with excellent up close camera work allow you to see how stitches are made from "your" point of view. It's like watching your own hands as you crochet. You can't get any better than this. No book or drawing can even come close. If you are serious about crochet, then this is one serious purchase you should make. Bev Dillon is an excellent teacher, too! I wish I could find more of her patterns.