I Cant Believe Im CrochetingDescription
Inspired by Leisure Arts best-selling book, this teach-yourself crochet DVD makes learning so easy that youll be crocheting with confidence in just a few hours. Hosted by popular designer Melissa Leapman, its like having your own personal instructor available 24 hours a day! Her friendly approach guides you through the step-by-step lessons with expertise, and up-close demonstrations show every motion from the crocheters point of view. The advanced Auto-Pause feature even periodically pauses the lesson until you click "Play" to continue at your own pace. You can put your learning into practice immediately on a simple spa cloth, or follow the Stitch-Along instructions where Melissa goes row by row making a belt, openwork scarf, or granny square mini purse. With its convenient A-to-Z Index, Reference Library, Trouble-shooting Guide, Tips, and other features, this DVD will have you saying, "I cant believe Im crocheting!"
Rate Points :4.5
Binding :DVD
Brand :Leisure Arts
Label :Tricoast; Leisure Arts
Manufacturer :Tricoast; Leisure Arts
MPN :3915
ProductGroup :DVD
Studio :Tricoast; Leisure Arts
Publisher :Tricoast; Leisure Arts
UPC :028906039153
EAN :0028906039153
Price :$19.95USD
Lowest Price :$14.40USD
Customer ReviewsI am learning to crochet Rating Point :5 Helpful Point :1 I have watch countless You Tube and Expert Village videos and after the initial chain stitch I was still lost. I purchased this DVD but was very sceptical that it would teach me. I thought I just had too left hands. It is amazing, I am learning to crochet. I am still practicing just on a single stitch but I am doing it! My goal is to make the beaitiful belt in the video and to make some dishcloths to drive my DH crazy (he hates the hand crochet ones that my friend made me). If I could give this DVD 10 stars I would. I also love the left handed screen on the side. When I have mastered the stitches I plan to teach my 11 year old DD with this DVD. She is a lefty and I am sure this DVD will be very helpful to her too.
Its alright, if you can keep up Rating Point :3 Helpful Point :2 The instruction is thorough, but the instructor goes too fast. The camera work is not great its almost as though the camera is too close to the instructors hands, and sometimes her hands were not completely in the frame to watch how to do the stitches.
I agree with the person who said this DVD is not easy to navigate.
I gave this DVD 3 stars because I was still able to learn crochet, however, I think it could have been much, much better.
I Believe Im crocheting! Rating Point :4 Helpful Point :0 I made up my mind that before I die I want to learn to crochet. This DVD, "I Cant Believe Im Crocheting" is so easy to follow. I can pause and go back time and time again if I didnt "get" what was being demonstrated. I recommend this DVD to anyone who wants to learn to crochet.
Well done, professional instructional video Rating Point :5 Helpful Point :0 I Cant Believe Im Crocheting is an excellent instructional video for any skill level. The video covers everything from how to hold the hook to four small projects. This dvd is nicely organized into chapters and sub-chapters containing lessons, projects, necessities and an excellent a-z index of terms. The dvd navigation is done through the dvd main menu as all dvds are - if you need to go back to the top level screen, you click main menu on your remote. The one feature that might have been nice would be a bookmarking feature but the main menu and chapters are logical enough so this is not at all an issue. In dvd format, its easy to pause, rewind, and resume when necessary. Additionally, if you only need to practice one task (ex. treble stitch), you can choose to see only that task either from the lessons section or from the a-z index.
I would like to comment a little more on the projects because without seeing the dvd, it is difficult to conceive of how this would work. Except for the two row washcloth, each of the projects (belt, purse, scarf) has its own sub-chapter under the projects section. You are given the choice to see the pattern and supplies or to work the project step by step. The instructions for each step are presented first in a callout box on the right side of the screen, you then press play to see that section demonstrated while the callout box remains on the screen. After the demonstration, youre given time to complete the section with the instructional box still visible on the screen. You press play when you are ready to move to the next section. This truly becomes a stitch-a-long for the viewer. This is a very good setup for the beginner and is probably more akin to learning one-on-one than to learning in a classroom setting where the instructor would need to keep going for the faster students. I found this an excellent learning experience and one that demonstrates some consideration about the instructional presentation.
Several reviewers have commented negatively on the presenters personality and style. This is a personal preference. This is not an entertainment video nor a motivational video. Instead, this is an instructional video. Her professional presentation of the material is what I would expect from a good teacher. Her voice is clear. She stays on task and does not add in color commentary that is irrelevant to the tasks she demonstrates. This allows the viewer to focus in on the crocheting and nothing else. If your preference is to focus on the craft, then this video will suit you well. I give the video 5 stars for its ease of use, professional presentation and the clarity of instruction.
Finally learned to crochet - worth every penny Rating Point :4 Helpful Point :0 I have had several people attmept to teach me the art and in addition have purchased many books, but when you are learning it is hard to understand what you are being told because all the terms and motions are abstract concepts. With the dvd it was easy see what was you are being asked to do and if it isnt clear, you just rewind and repeat the segment until you do. I especially liked that the dvd is broken down into several lessons/segments that return to the a menu after the completion of the segment. You can return to to the specific section where you last left off with no problem. My only advice to the viewer is to have the remote firmly by your side when you are watching because though the instructor is clear and fairly even paced, it can be a bit tricky to follow say step one of the lesson before you move to step two. I found it easier to watch each step one time, then rewind and try to do the step along with the instructor. If I found that it was particully difficult, I would push pause so that I wouldnt miss the next part of the instruction while I was finishing the previous task. Overall I am very pleased with this product and found it to be a great value. I can now crochet.
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