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Crochet's recent evolution from dowdy to dynamic involves high-end fashion patterns and trendy, cosmopolitan yarns. This beautifully illustrated guide demonstrates the versatility of this legendary craft in 25 quick and easy outfits and accessories for babies and toddlers. You will discover the projects in this book, each named for a little child, make use of today's wide selection of contemporary yarns, including pure cotton pastels and soft and colorful wools. Easy-to-follow instructions and stitch diagrams help you to quickly create adorable outfits including a lacy cardigan, a cozy hooded top, and accessories including booties, a vest, mittens, hat and leg warmers.
Series: Easy to Crochet
Paperback: 128 pages
Publisher: Krause Publ (August 27, 2007)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 0896895882
ISBN-13: 978-0896895881
Product Dimensions: 10 x 8.5 x 0.3 inches
Shipping Weight: 1 pounds
Average Customer Review: 4.2 out of 5 stars See all reviews (13 customer reviews)
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I have poured over this book and love all the designs.This is the best book on Childrens clothes that I have seen in ages in either knit or crochet.And I collect books. I can't decide which one to make first. They are modern designs that discerning young Mums would want to purchase at exclusive clothing stores so I believe that they would be very well received as gifts. The boys garment are very masculine and the girls garments range from practical to absolutely deightful. I have just ordered more from my shop as I know they will walk out the door. All the designs come with clear written instructions, a schematic( drawing of the finished shape) and international symbols for the stitch diagram.
I put this book on my wish list when my daughter was pregnant with my first granddaughter. I am new to the art of crocheting and this book was not only a useful tool but the patterns were also very cute and easy to follow. I have created many of the designs and have gone back to many of the patterns to redo in different yarns and colors. My daughter says it looks like an explosion of crochet in my granddaughter's closet!For the beginner I would say this book will get and keep you enthusiastic about crocheting. For those intermediate and advanced crocheters, the patterns in this book allow for a lot of creative interpretation.
It's the "easy and quick" part that doesn't work for me. The child/baby models are adorable; the sweaters and such are nice; the directions look fine. However, everything's crocheted with small hooks and fine yarn (all one brand of cashmere blends), which would mean the work would be slow-going. Additionally, there seems to be a lot of shaping re necklines and sleeves. Can't see myself getting involved, so this will be a donation to our neighborhood library.
like you should with any project, and you can use whatever yarn you want.Some reviewers complain that a fine gauge yarn is used. Right...which is appropriate for infants and toddlers. Larger yarns are too heavy and bulky looking if not literally too heavy and bulky. As it is a small project, it takes less time than an adult project...just shorter stitches. So, just think about making something beautiful and you'll get over your fear of how much time it takes any project.With a much smaller hook and two strands of Mary Maxim mercerized cotton on the cone I found the gauge for Sophie (button up cardigan). I'm looking forward to seeing the end result and if it is appropriate weight (literally) for the intended toddler girl.CORRECTION The two strands is not the right weight. Today, I went back to recheck gauge with the recommended hook G and a single strand of the thread and it is the correct gauge and is working up softer and lighter than the two strands. Two strands might be correct for a larger adult garment or a child's coat.I found an error in the instructions on the Sophie sweater....It says to do 12 rows to get the 6.5 inches...when gauge is 10 rows to 4 inches. The next instruction row to inches is correct. So be aware.All the projects are beautiful in the yarns and threads shown and I look forward to finding the appropriate yarn or thread available in the US for each one.
I love that this crochet book uses a variety of different stitches instead of the basic single or double crochet. There are chevrons, shells, waves, a mesh stitch, and cute embellishments such as crocheted flowers, fancy borders and edgings. Lots of wardrobe options too from hats and leg warmers to sweaters, purses, jackets and vests. I don't feel these look dowdy but rather cute and well designed.
I'm a relatively new crocheter and I find that I enjoy crocheting baby clothes because they are quick and inexpensive and they offer instant satisfaction. This books simple, easy to read with great pictures. I got lots of good ideas by adding different yarns, colors, etc. Well worth it.
I will return this book. There is nothing cute enough or practical enough for me to waste my time making. All patterns call for Rowan yarn, unattainable and/or expensive if you can find it. I have found more usable patterns free on line.
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