Helpful Score: 2
I love to knit and crochet both, so was excited to get my hands on this book after seeing some previews of the designs included. After looking at the book in depth, I still like a lot of the designs in here, but am sad to say that almost none of the patterns were written with larger sizes. The most generous pattern appears to be for a lacy topper designed by Kristin Omdahl, a big girl herself. A couple of others MIGHT do for me, as long as I don't mind an extra snug fit through the bust. I was rather bemused to note that a tank top pattern included optional darts for C & D cups, but only goes up to a 38 inch bust... Really? Where's the 'revolution'? Seems like there's still that same old slant against anyone with a fuller figure, which, these days, seems to be about half the nation. The author isn't as revolutionary as she seems to think, though I do still like several of the patterns... just irritated that I'm going to have to do some math to rewrite them another size or two larger for me. Anyone who normally crochets XL or larger in clothing may not be too thrilled with this one, though there are patterns for accessories and home included.
