Crochet Red

Crochet Red
Gifted by: Jimmy Beans Wool
www.jimmybeanswool.com
Reviewed by Jeanette Benoit, Editor, AllFreeCrochetAfghanPatterns
 

Did you know you can help fight women's heart disease through crochet? That's right- you can make a difference with just your hook and some red yarn!
 

Crochet Red by Laura Zander features a collection gorgeous crochet patterns designed by a variety of talented designers including Edie Eckman, Robyn Chachula, Kristin Omdahl, Linda Permann, Melissa Leapman, Nicky Epstein, Deborah Newton, and Jenny King. A variety of patterns are available such as the Tunisian Chevron Scarf (pg. 28), Petal Cabled Hat (pg. 31), Mixed Motif Tote (pg 48), Textured Jacket (pg. 60), and more. Our personal favorite, of course, is the Gingham Afghan on page 34.
 

The best thing about this book is that it's not just a collection of pretty red patterns. The third book in the successful Stitch Red series (first was Sew Red and then Knit Red),  Crochet Red actually offers readers encouragement for women to take control of their heart health. The patterns are accompanied by personal stories by the designers about heart disease, or tips and tricks for staying healthy. This book is not just your average crochet book; it's inspiration and motivation for women to stay both happy AND healthy.
 

If we still haven't convinced you yet on how amazing this crochet book is, then perhaps this will help: a percentage of the sales of this book goes to the Foundation for the National Institutes of Health, in support of The Heart Truth and women’s heart health education and research. Crochet has never been so rewarding!