There are more detailed crochet motif books out there that are great, but this one taught me about the sliding loop, for which I am forever grateful. ( )

Amazing, very beautiful motifs in this book. I need to check it out again with Christmas coming... ( )

This is quite good. Good over view of basics as well as some terriffic motisfs ( )

I give this book a "5 Star"!!!! This book is the BEST crochet pattern book I have EVER bought! First of all, it is Sprial-Bound, which makes it SO EASY to follow the directions while you are crocheting! The book can even stand up on it's own! This book contains every possible type of motif you could possibly want to crochet! This book contains directions in words and as a chart. It even exlains HOW TO USE A CHART, which for me I find is very difficult at times. This book has taught me some things I never about, and I have been crocheting for at least 10 years now! You always learn something new in every book you read/buy, but often, when it comes to crafts, it is uncommon to learn new things. NOT with this book! I am amazed at ALL it covers! It also covers HOW to make your OWN motifs, how to make your own CHARTS! From the beginner to the advanced crocheter, this book is invaluable! I would be at a loss if I knew this book existed and it was NOT in my library! I give it a 5 star! For the people who gave it only a 1 to a 3.5 star, I don't understand WHY they would rate it SO LOW??? This book is the BEST individual motif crochet book I have ever come across! The amount of information it contains is invaluable on it's own! ( )