Crochet Collection (Leisure Arts #102640) [Perfect Paperback]

Leisure Arts (Author)

Book Description

Whether elegant or whimsical, hand-crocheted accessories make delightful touches for your home and wardrobe. In this collection, we've gathered every type of project you could ever want, including one-of-a-kind gifts and cozy afghans.

Product Details

• Perfect Paperback: 144 pages
• Publisher: Leisure Arts, Inc. (February 13, 2009)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0942237552
• ISBN-13: 978-0942237559
• Product Dimensions: 10.8 x 8.4 x 0.3 inches
• Shipping Weight: 13.4 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.1 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (14 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #804,490 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

30 of 31 people found the following review helpful:

2.0 out of 5 stars This is outdated crochet, April 18, 2000

By A Customer

This review is from: Crochet Collection (Leisure Arts #102640) (Perfect Paperback)

I purchased this book based on the fantastic reviews I read here on Amazon.com thinking that it would offer me modern crochet ideas for the home and a variety of projects. I also wanted something that would introduce me to crocheting simple clothes (I have been making afghans for a few years now) so that I could adapt the patterns to create looks that are fashionable for spring.

Unfortunately, when I received the book, I found the clothing weird, and the house decorations not the beautiful tablecloths and pillows I expected.

The saving graces of this book include a nice holiday section (pretty Christmas ornaments and stuffed dolls for Halloween and Easter) and some afghans.

If you are looking for something current, it's not in this book. Don't buy it for its home decor or clothing patterns.

10 of 10 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars I only wish I could give MORE than 5 stars!!!, June 16, 1999

By 

Susan M. Marino "Librarian 650" (Klamath Falls, Oregon) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Crochet Collection (Leisure Arts #102640) (Perfect Paperback)

This is the second time I'm buying this book. The first one was never returned when I loaned it out. I can't blame her. I've crocheted nearly EVERY pattern in this book and repeated several of them. How many crochet books can you say that about?

There are toys, wonderful afgans, baby clothes and toys, mittens, sweaters, etc. Something for the whole family.

8 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Wide variety of funky, fun projects, but not for clothes, January 11, 2001

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Mimi (California) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Crochet Collection (Leisure Arts #102640) (Perfect Paperback)

I agree with the reader from California that the clothes patterns are old fashioned, except for the baby layette. I also think that the fun farm vest with rainbow and rural scene for a young girl was adorable. The projects for home ranged from doilies, pillow & afghans to a simple-to-make dishcloth, pot holder and coasters. The doily and afghan patterns were more traditional, but the other projects tended to be whimisical--a red apple pillow, a dinosaur afghan, ice cream cone button covers, sun flower coasters. I loved the American flag afghan, pictured on the cover, as well as the other imaginative Holiday projects--pumpkins, a witch, snow crystals, an Easter rabbit and more. A good book for imaginative home projects, not clothes.