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In different parts of the world and in different times, Tunisian crochet has been known by many names. You may know it as Afghan crochet, tricot crochet shepherd's knitting, hook knitting or railroad knitting. Whatever its name, Tunisian crochet is a type of crochet in which each row is made up of two parts-placing loops on the hook, and working them off.
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OK, if it cost around $24 or less I would definately buy it. I barrowed a copy from a dear friend who was gracious enough to let me use hers. Yes, it was a good book. Yes, it had many neat stitch patterns. 

My biggest problem is it is currently $380+ dollars...What is driving the price up? I don't think it is close to being worth that much. There are no design patterns. You learn how to do a stitch, but if you want to make something other than an afghan you will have to figure it out on your own. 

I'm an experienced crocheter and have an extensive library but that one is unfortuanatly not in it. It won't be until the price comes down. 

Anyone know what is driving the price so high anyway?
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This book is an excellent resource for Tunisian stitches. It contains far more pattern stitches than general crochet dictionaries do. The color photographs clearly show what the finished stitches should look like; instructional photographs in the front of the book are less clear (yarn is too dark, photos are too small). I had to eliminate the extra chain at the beginning of some two-color patterns because it made the beginning too loopy. There is also no information about shaping--Tunisian crochet is too pretty to belimited to afghans and scarves!