Customer Reviews

Crochet Collection (Leisure Arts #102640)

5 star:		(8)
4 star:		(3)
3 star:		(1)
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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.

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.

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.

This is a fantastic source of crochet patterns from afghans to toys to fashion. It's easy to read and everything I've tried so far has turned out as good as or better than the pictures. Great for intermediates who want to do something quicker than an afghan.

After reading your reviews, I went and bought the book. I'm going to be a first time grandma so I'm working on a the blue baby afghan on page 88. It's an easy pattern to follow, the instructions clear and beautiful pictures. This is my very first crochet project.

This book is wonderful. I took up crochet about 4 months ago and have already made several of these projects. There are several afghans, (my favorite is the victorian elegance), lampshades, doilies, pot holders, bath rugs and other bath ensembles,kitchen essentials, a beautiful 4th of July afghan (which you can see on the cover) and the instructions are written for even the beginning crocheter. A must have for one's crochet library.

This adorable book has inspired me to make a few new things! The rabbit is very cute, there is a masculine scarf, lots of afghans and plenty of other new projects to try. This book has a good variety and is fun to browse through. I think this is a worthwhile addition to any crocheter's collection. I give 4 not 5 stars because the clothing patterns are really not useable except for the cute little girl's farm vest.

This is a great book. It has some very simple things and some more technically advanced things to challenge the advanced crocheter. There are also some very original designs. It is not the same old drivel you see time after time in most books. The instructions and charts are clear as a bell. You can not go wrong with this book at any price.

A friend of mine let me borrow this book and I instantly fell in love! The patterns in this book are beautiful and fun. I know I will treasure it for years!

something for everyone and most every ocassion in here. I have made several projects out of this one and have not found any mistakes. One of the great things about the patterns are they really are timeless.