Tasty Crochet: A Pantry Full of Patterns for 33 Tasty Treats [Paperback]

Rose Langlitz (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: March 27, 2009

Do you secretly love to play with your food?

Whether you're craving peanuts or pizza, you'll find just the thing to hit the spot between the covers of Tasty Crochet. With over 30 crochet patterns on the menu, there's something here to please every palette. In addition to snack items that can be stitched up in a flash, you'll find: patterns to plan a meal for breakfast, lunch, dinner and even dessert; basic crochet techniques to get you started right away; and short "ingredients" lists to make finishing an item quick and easy. Whether they're play food for the kids or fun projects for you, you'll love increasing your daily fiber intake with Tasty Crochet!

Editorial Reviews

About the Author

Rose Langlitz has been crocheting things since she was seven. In 2006, she opened her online store, www.sunspotbabywear.com and began selling baby items and play food. Her designs were such a hit that she found it difficult to keep up with demand. Crochet Kitchen is a collection of her most requested patterns.

Product Details

• Paperback: 144 pages
• Publisher: North Light Books (March 27, 2009)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1600613128
• ISBN-13: 978-1600613128
• Product Dimensions: 8 x 0.4 x 8 inches
• Shipping Weight: 15.5 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (40 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #83,390 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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Most Helpful Customer Reviews

23 of 23 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars YARN YUMMIES!! March 23, 2009

By Leslie Southard

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I just received this book last Friday and I've already made the Pumpkin Pie (I have a pumpkin fetish and have been knitting little pumpkins and dreaming of the return of my favorite season... Fall!!) The patterns are cute (as pie, of course!) and easy to follow and you can easily glam them up with special yarns. I've already bought some yummy dark red lambs wool and a frothy creamy white yarn to create a Red Velvet Cake Slice from the chocolate cake pattern. I even bought some small brown beading "nuts" to sew onto the frosting. The patterns are divided up into breakfast, lunch, dinner and dessert. They are great gifts for all ages and just plain fun to make. Just the idea of crocheting an asparagus stalk cracks me up!

14 of 14 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars Delicious! April 30, 2009

By Alice

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I've casually collected food patterns for years from internet and magazines and this is the best crochet food collection I've ever seen. This book goes beyond the typical doughnut or cupcake and includes many unexpected items, like tacos and pita pockets with falafels. The details are fabulous without being overwhelmingly difficult. For example, the pizza has olives, peppers and even sauce! The salami sandwich pattern isn't just salami and bread, it's got the whole works -- cheese, lettuce and tomato. If you like crocheting food, you won't be disappointed with this book.

8 of 8 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars Awesome book! October 4, 2009

By Cy

Format:Paperback

I absolutely love this book! The pictures are amazing and the instructions are very clear and simple. I'm new to crocheting so I was worried this would be too advanced for me but it's perfect. There are even pictures in the back that show you each stitch and technique. If you're a beginner looking for a book that's more than just basic blankets and scarves, I'd recommend this one.

5 of 5 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars Great Patterns, Great Photos January 31, 2010

By K. Heine

Format:Paperback|Amazon Verified Purchase

This book is both adorable and useful. I definitely considered myself a beginning crocheter prior to trying any of these patterns: I had made a few baby hats, knew the basic stitches and knew how to interpret pattern abbreviations. Working through Tasty Crochet is allowing me to make cute play food items for my daughter's upcoming 2nd birthday, but it is also helping me to become better at crochet in general. The patterns are very easy to understand and, after making several of the items, I notice myself starting to generalize and predict how the next pattern will go. Most items have taken me between 30 minutes and a couple hours to complete (and I consider myself a slow crocheter and am usually multi-tasking-- also watching a movie, etc.). This is perfect for those who like to finish projects quickly or don't have the attention span for large items such as blankets or clothing. I love that I get to experiment with different yarns and colors, varying my results, and that I'm making something I know will be loved and used for years to come. More than worth the $13.59 Amazon is currently charging; it's a bargain!

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars Delicious! September 8, 2009

By Sandra H. Elston

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Bought this book to teach my Grandaughter how to crochet and it has worked beautifully. To keep her interest I thought I would try this "cute" little book. It worked, she is becoming very proficient in her crocheting and like me, cannot wait to start a new project from it. I must admit, I have made several items but the one I get the most requests for are the Apple and the Pumpkin Pie. The Chocolate Chip Cookies were really a "hit".. She is on her 3rd cookie already. This book is well worth the price! And, What Fun, Fun, Fun....Kudos to the author on this one.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful

4.0 out of 5 stars cute September 15, 2010

By Patricia R. Andersen VINE™ VOICE

Format:Paperback

This book has some very cute patterns for crocheted food. That might not seem like a big deal, but kids like having fake food.
The patterns are quick and easy to accomplish, the photos are great. I did not use some of the recommended yarn because I wanted to use some of my stash. The toys still turned out okay.
If you have small children to crochet food for or if you're into crocheted food yourself, this is a great book to get.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars Big Bang for Your Bucks July 14, 2009

By B. Rivet

Format:Paperback

I have a wide variety of patterns for crochet/knit food-type items that I obtained either free on the internet or through purchase. This book contains a variety of patterns, ranging from breakfast items to desserts. It's great! The items offered in this book make lovely gifts for little ones. They don't require the use of staples, pins, etc. or anything that might be harmful to little ones. This treasure is a great gift for a crafty friend or for yourself. Buy it; you won't regret the purchase.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars Easy instructions and wide variety of cute projects! May 21, 2011

By N.T.

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The instructions are easy to follow and there are lots of cute projects to work on.
They recommend 4mm hook for most of works, but I prefer to use 3.5mm to make the finished look nice and tight. The photos makes the projects look a little bit old and perhaps too loose, but after I make them in a smaller hook, the results are great.
My 3-year-old son loves what I make from this book, and asks me to make some more everyday!!
He especially loves the egg in a shell.