Here are some reviews of my books, patterns and classes:
“It is a good thing that you can never have too many scarves because you will want to make every single pattern in this book! With creative use of basic stitches such as single and double crochet, and special techniques like Tunisian crochet and broomstick lace, there is something for every skill level and personal taste. The color step-by-step photographs and concise symbol charts will make crocheting any of these designs an absolute pleasure!”
— Tammy Hildebrand, Board Member and Professional Development Chairperson, Crochet Guild of America
“As a technical writer and instructional designer, I must tell you these are wonderfully written and illustrated. I especially appreciated the gauge swatch instructions as so many patterns, especially for lace crochet, don’t include them.”
— RockportMo, Ravelry
“Tunisian Crochet: The Look of Knitting with the Ease of Crocheting is an excellent instructional book for anyone interested in learning Tunisian crochet. The many varied techniques are presented beautifully with many step out photos and illustrations…. In addition, you will find many varied patterns to support the techniques.
“Sharon designed sixteen projects for apparel, accessories, and home décor with her signature detailed instructions.”
— Kristin Omdahl, www.StyledbyKristin.com
“Happy me, I got my book today… It was wonderful and very easy to understand.. even for a foreigner.. Very to the point and instructive.. Thank you for work you have done, Sharon…it was worth waiting for.”
— Vigdis Stensrud Lund, Sirenen2000, Ravelry
“I love it!! I have gone through and swatched several of the stitch patterns, and haven’t tried one that doesn’t look just great.”
— Fossilcat, Ravelry
“This is a very attractive book. Slick pages of color photos and clear schematics, handy tip boxes, yarn, ease, and body size charts, and the use of lovely yarns, beautifully photographed all make this an appealing book. But, does it make Tunisian crochet appealing? Well, yes.
“(Note: the Tip Box on page 26 is almost worth the price of this book for those who’ve been frustrated in attempts to learn or perfect Tunisian basic stitches.)
“Every garment in this book is one I would make and wear!”
“In addition to appealing projects made with delicious yarns, there are excellent ‘how to’ photographs of the basic stitches.”
— jd, crochet.CraftGossip.com
“Honestly, after taking a look at your website, the first thing I would like to say is that I loved what you do. Really admirable! I found creativity and special detail-care in all of them, which is not something so commonly seen (at least not to such an extent). What is more, there are some stitches which look very interesting and I hadn’t seen before, so, once again, congratulations for your work!”
— Maria Inés Alegre, Abuelita Yarns (Uruguay), www.AbuelitaYarns.com
“This book is the book that pulled me in and set the hook (quite literally) into Tunisian crochet. SO well written. The patterns explain what you need to do in simple text….I can’t say enough about this book….. if you haven’t gotten it yet, you should. It is very much worth it.”
— HookMeUp, Ravelry
“With Tunisian Crochet: The Look of Knitting with the Ease of Crocheting, Sharon Silverman has written a fabulous book on Tunisian Crochet with some innovative patterns. What we like best about the book is how every pattern has illustrated photo tutorials for the stitches used within the pattern!”
— StitchDiva
“It has been a pleasure to have Sharon teach classes at my shop. Her ability to give clear instructions in print and in person is exceptional, as are her enthusiasm and her ability to manage a group whose members have very diverse skills and personalities. My customers always give her classes and projects rave reviews!”
— Anita Closic, A Garden of Yarn (Chadds Ford, Pennsylvania)
“This is the best class I have taken in all my years at TNNA!”
— Participant on comment form after the beaded triangular wrap class taught at TNNA’s winter 2008 show in Long Beach, CA (Every participant gave the class the highest rating of 10.)
Some comments from people who attended Sharon’s appearance at the Lion Brand Yarn Studio in New York City, October 1, 2009:
“Thank you so much for sharing your gifts at The Lion Brand Studio on Thursday! So many new things to try out!”
“I’ve been doing what I used to think of as ‘Afghan stitch’ for decades – I had the one (thin, small) hook and would occasionally play with the stitch/technique but really had no idea of what I could DO with it! Until tonight, that is…”
“I enjoyed your talk at the Lion Brand Store last night and your book is excellent. It’s given me a lot of inspiration for projects.”
“Just wanted to say I thoroughly enjoyed your talk last night at the Lion Brand Studio. Can’t wait to start my first project in Tunisian crochet.”
“I very much enjoyed your presentation and seeing the spectacular samples of your work.”
“I am so glad that I was able to attend the Tunisian crochet event at Lion Brand. I’ve purchased your book and really love the honeycomb skirt you were wearing that evening. My next project will be to make the skirt.”
“I very much enjoyed your talk last night at the Lion Brand Studio. I have previously done Tunisian Crochet but you have certainly taken it to a new level.”
“Last night was fun and your work is fabulous, all of it! I’m really psyched about Tunisian because it’s different and new, and I plan to start a project this weekend!”