Recently I had the privilege of interviewing Tammy Hildebrand about her newest book, Crochet Wraps Every Which Way (click here for the interview)! It was so much fun to talk to someone I've admired for years, and to pick her brain a bit about the Crochet Guild of America (CGOA). And lucky me, I also got my own copy of Crochet Wraps Every Which Way to review here for you today - and one to give away too! Read on to see what I think - though I got my copy for free, all opinions are my own. And then enter to win a copy of your own!
Tammy Hildebrand is the Vice President of the CGOA, and has been designing for 17 years. She has over 30 books and magazines on her resume, and is quite the crochet master!
Crochet Wraps Every Which Way is Tammy's latest book, and it features 18 brand new patterns, using 6 different 
crochet techniques. Each technique has a full photo tutorial, and 3 patterns to try it out on.
All of the patterns are wraps and shawls (hence the name), and each one is super unique! Not every wrap will be to every taste, but I know I found several that caught my eye right away!
The yarns used in the patterns come from a variety of companies, and each has been matched with the pattern to give the best possible result. For those who need to substitute yarn brands, there's no information on yarn weight given - but a quick trip to Ravelry to look up the yarn database takes care of that.
While normally I'm not a huge fan of "how to crochet" sections in the back of every book, in this case they are very welcome! In addition to traditional crochet, Crochet Wraps Every Which Way includes instructions for join-as-you-go motifs, hairpin lace, broomstick lace, Tunisian crochet, and double-ended crochet - something new for almost everyone to learn! The photos are big and bright, and make it all seem very doable.
The patterns are all one size, and as wraps that will work out fine for the majority of people. If you have any worries, the finished measurements are included so you can figure out if you need to make any adjustments.
Crochet Wraps Every Which Way is a fantastic addition to my crochet library, and I'm super excited to have it at my fingertips! You can buy your own copy on Amazon (affiliate link), or you can enter to win your own copy in the giveaway below!
Sandra says
entry for crochet wraps every which way not working 🙁 … looks like a great book!
Tamara Kelly says
Sometimes the widget slows down when there's a big rush. Please try again in a little bit!
Theresa says
Those wraps are gorgeous! I live in Hawaii so heavy wraps aren't needed most of the year so it's nice to see some lighter wraps that would be nice to use out on the town or even to go to the beach!
Elizabeth says
I'm new to crocheting and would love to win this book
Shelley says
I just did my very first tweet and it was about Moogly!
Tamara Kelly says
😀 Thank you Shelley!
Sakeenah says
I love the blue one. Well, they're all lovely! Thanks for the giveaway, looks like a wonderful book.
Kristina says
Awesome that you got to interview her, Tamara. Awesome giveaway too, those wraps are beautiful!
APRIL PRAY says
Would Love To Win This!!!!
Annette says
Thanks for posting about the giveaway. I am always wanting to learn something new in crochet and really appreciate the review you did on this book.
Teresa Robbins says
“Crochet Wraps Every Which Way” Give away app isn't allowing entries for some reason... 🙁
Tamara Kelly says
Oh no! It seems to be working now - maybe a hiccup? Or if you take "too long" reading the review you might need to refresh the page - the widget times out sometimes if it judges that the page has been sitting too long.
Pascalel says
A vert Nice post, thank you ! I would be deligthed to win, because of the Nice pictures you shared and I am not sure, we can fond it in France + I love wraps Which are useful actually ni Paris, believe me 🙂 THANKS for your blog
YvonneDunmore says
I am trying to enter for the book but it is not working.
Tamara Kelly says
Hi Yvonne! Try refreshing the page - sometimes it times out too quickly.
Marie Lawrenz says
I love to crochet & these would be excellent Xmas gifts to make. The first one for me!
Gwen says
So elegant looking!!
Gigi immingan says
I live in Alaska and I entered.... why onky the continental US? We have post offices here....
Tamara Kelly says
I'm sorry Gigi, those are the restrictions the publisher gave me, it's not my decision.
Jacquelyn Wall says
I like to crochet, but knitting is my passion. Show me otherwise.