Crafting is a perennially popular topic; however, crafting for men tends to lean towards the woodworking and building books. I ran across a new title recently that may open new worlds for some men. “The Crochet Dude’s Designs for Guys” by Drew Emborsky has 30 projects men will love. The introduction explains about the different yarns and sizing of stitches. The last section offers line drawings showing how the stitches are done. The projects are pretty cool themselves and range from the fairly simple to the more complex. The simple end has a music sock for an mp3 player, autoshams, golf club covers, and fingerless mittens. The more complex patterns are for sweaters, vests, and even a hoodie. I have crocheted for many years and find it to be relaxing. In the pressure cooker world we live in, perhaps this would be a way to relax and have something to show for that relaxation.We often add new craft books to our collection, so don’t forget to check the New Non-Fiction for titles new to us. If you are not sure where that is located, just ask any staff member and we will be glad to steer you in the right direction.
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