Customer Reviews

Crochet for Babies and Toddlers

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Finally, a new book of crochet designs for little ones that uses yarns other than pastel acrylics in baby/sport weight! This book contains patterns for babies to 3-4 yrs that are updated and refreshing in a world where knitting patterns abound and crochet sometimes seems relegated to 20+ years back despite the fact that this craft is alive and well. The directions are clear and concise and there are also patterns for toys, a beautiful christening blanket, and a charming nursery pillow. If you are looking for a new take on crochet for kids, this one won't let you down.

I just received this pattern book, and I love it! I have been an avid crocheter for over 25 years and have seen lots of books. This one is well worth the price.

Multiple pictures of each item helps you get a better idea of the entire project before you begin. I like that they show the project being worn by a cute kid as well as on its own. The materials list, patterns, and graphs are well written. Each pattern includes the stitches shown in symbols, a great way to see what are you going to do before you start work.

The only negative (my usual pet peeve) is that they tell you exactly what yarn they used in the project, not a general description what type/weight yarn would work. I would prefer pattern books to first list the weight and type of yarn plus what was used in the picture. I want all the information in case the yarn that was picked doesn't come in a color I'd want to use.

All in all, a great book and recommended.

Enjoy!

The designs in this book use many new and wonderful specility yarns which bring an updated look to the traditional outfits. It was great to see cute boys clothes as well as girls clothes. The instructions include the pattern outline and dimensions which I find extremely helpful - these are not usually included in patterns from the US.
The only draw back on this book is that it calls for specific yarns by specific manufactures (which are not all available in the US). It does not give equivalent yarn weights, such as sport, worsted, baby, etc. to substitute. You can figure it out with a little math work - it does give stitch gauges.
The patterns are clearly written and easy to follow. The photography is wonderful. I recommend this book as inspirational and a must for a pattern library to make clothes for kids.

Wonderful children's clothes--if only there were more and for slightly older children...I have made 4 items (including the adorable cover dress), and I couldn't be more pleased with them. The patterns are easy to follow and they work up "professionally." My grandchildren love the clothing, and much of it can be made with Luster Sheen, an easy care yarn, as well as with cotton. My next project is the little bear on the cover as my granddaughter wants it to "go with" her dress.

The book is beautiful, the patterns are great, but...this is a British book. And it was written with only British yarn recommendations. So be prepared to do a little work to substitute the yarns available here with the appropriate ones for each pattern. Other than that, I love it and highly recommend it.

This book is another of my favorite books for baby and toddler clothing. I have made the stuffed zebra (in sky blue and white stripes for something a little out of the ordinary) and the girl's floral sweater (in tan with peach flowers).

This is one of my favorite books for finding great baby items. I've made many for other people's children, and I am now thrilled to make these patterns up for my 4-month old daughter.

A comment to the reviewer who feared placing buttons on baby clothes ... they are everywhere. Carters, Baby Gap, Gerber, and so on ... you'll see buttons on baby clothes of all brands. It is the parents' responsibility to make sure that the buttons are secured safely and that the child cannot rip them off.

This is a very nice book, with patterns that range from easy, for the beginning crocheter, to the more complicated work. As well as the written instructions there are diagrams for the various stitches used, making this book a bit of a primer for those who might wish to learn to read diagrams.

The photography is beautiful - lots of cute babies and the designs are first class. The book has stitch instructions and lots of useful tips for the less experienced crocheter. I particularly liked the christening shawl and am now waiting for anyone of my acquaintance to produce a baby so as to give me a reason for making that one!

A lovely book for any doting granny.

Really am excited about patterns in this book. Experienced crocheter, always looking for style that are not your usual suspects. First grandbaby on the way and am going stitch happy.

I have had this book for years and have crocheted several of the patterns. It is always hard to get good patterns for jackets for newborns and I love the lacy jacket on page 24. I have crocheted that pattern dozens of time and everyone always admires it. It's quick and easy and can be completed in a weekend. My niece has also loved the kangaroo jumper with the rabbit pouch and asked for another pinafore dress to be made for her when she out grew the first one.
This one of my favourite and most used crochet books. The patterns are easy to follow even for a beginner. I highly recommend this book.

I really love the patterns in this book - they are modern and adorable. Which is a nice change from so many of the crochet books that show layette sets made with pastel acrylic yarn. However, when I read other reviews complaining about the lack of details of the yarn used I didn't think it was a big deal, I thought I could just search the internet and figure it out. It is not that easy - I had a really hard time finding a comparable yarn to Twilleys Lyscordet yarn. It would have been so much easier if yarn weights/size were included, instead of just saying, "use comparable yarn". Other than that I am very happy with the book.