I Can't Believe I'm Crocheting
by Tricoast Studios
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Actor: Leisure Arts, Melissa LeapmanDirector: Tricoast Studios
Brand: Leisure Arts
DVD: Region Code 1
Audio: English (Unknown); English (Original Language)
Format: Color, Digital Sound, DVD, Full Screen, NTSC
Picture Format: 1.33:1
Running Time: 100 minutes
DVD Release Date: 2006-06-01
Audience Rating: NR (Not Rated)
Studio: Tricoast; Leisure Arts
Product features:
- This teach-yourself crochet DVD makes learning so easy that you'll be crocheting with confidence in
Movie Reviews of I Can't Believe I'm Crocheting
Movie Review: Well done, professional instructional video
Summary: 5 Stars
I Can't Believe I'm 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, it's 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, you're 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 presenter's 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.
Summary of I Can't Believe I'm Crocheting
Inspired by Leisure Arts' best-selling book this teach-yourself crochet DVD makes learning so easy that you will be crocheting with confidence in just a few hours. Hosted by popular designer Melissa Leapman it is 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 crocheter's point of view. With its convenient A-to-Z index Reference Library Trouble-shooting Guide Tips and other features this DVD will have you saying I can't believe I'm crocheting! Run time: 100 minutes.Similar DVD Movies
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