Too Cute Crochet for Babies & Toddlers: A Whimsical Collection of Hats, Scarves, Mittens & Booties (Paperback)

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Editorial Reviews

From Publishers Weekly

Preston presents an adorable collection of baby hats and accessories in this well-designed book for parents who love to crochet. She begins with an overview of the fundamentals, like yarn selection and how to make a slip knot, but the instructions are not in-depth, making this book suitable for intermediate or advanced stitchers only. Despite the subtitle, the real emphasis here is on hats, from the "Single Scoop Hat," which makes one's baby look like an ice-cream cone, to the charming "Swiss Miss," which turns baby into Heidi of the Alps, complete with long blonde braids made out of yarn. Other creative designs include animals, clowns, elves and flowers, and the instructions are well illustrated, with photos of adorable smiling babies on every page. Preston writes that "each hat has its own unique energy and personality, just like the child who wears it," and advises matching the right hat to the right child. The hats are generally more cute than practical, and readers wanting to learn how to crochet basic winter accessories may be turned off by the wacky, theme-based designs. However, this whimsical selection of patterns is perfect for anyone who wants their child to attract attention; for those readers, the only problem will be choosing which hat to make first. Photos.
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Product Description

From a little black kitten cap with pointed ears to a peppermint pinwheel beret (complete with candy cane scarf), these 30 crocheted items for baby will inspire oohs and ahhs. They're simply too cute for words, and just right for intermediate-level crocheters. Helpful instructions teach all the necessary specialty stitches and explain how to master such techniques as crocheting 3-dimensional forms. The projects (organized by theme) feature adorable images and lots of time-tested tips. And each one is simply irresistible: a lion hooded jacket with a fuzzy yarn mane and matching mitten paws, a Heidi hat with a folk design and fake yarns braids peeking out the sides, and a dress-up royal purple cape and bejeweled crown. There's no collection like it.

Product Details

• Paperback: 112 pages
• Publisher: Lark Books; illustrated edition edition (April 1, 2005)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1579905811
• ISBN-13: 978-1579905811
• Product Dimensions: 10 x 8.5 x 0.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (5 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #346,694 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

12 of 12 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Super cute hats for babies, September 26, 2005

By	Kelley Crowder Smith - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

This book is full of hats for babies (up to 24 months) with a few accessories like slippers, mittens and a purse.
The hats are mostly "costume" hats - there's a pointy elf hat with a fuzzy chin strap that looks like a beard, there's a pink poodle hat that uses eyelash yarn to make the curly hair of the dog, a chocolate kiss using silver yarn and a sweet strawberry with a green stem.
These are not the old crocheted items your great-aunt used to make...these are cute, hip, "new" styles that are sure to get lots of compliments.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars SIMPLY ADORABLE!, December 25, 2006

By	Michelle Calhoun "shellc13" (Reno, NV) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

The hats featured in this book are REALLY cute and clever. Unfortunately, however, some of the pattern sizing seems wonky (even though I made gauge swatches) and some of the patterns slightly unclear. Also, there are some small details not to my liking (the drawstring tie on the kitty hat), but nothing that I couldn't figure out how to change. Irregardless, I do highly recommend the book (especially if you're looking for something "different"), as does my two-year-old daughter who will spend hours just looking at the pictures! :)

5.0 out of 5 stars Adorable ideas, June 23, 2008

By	Margaret S., Kaminski "Bag Lover" (Illinois) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

I love this book! I've already made three hats out of the book and can't wait to make more. Yes, some of the designs are down right silly, but if you are a mom you know that's exactly what kids love. My two year old twins love the cow and cat hats. I loved the fact that I could make them in a few hours. The designs are easily adaptable too. I made the acorn hat in two shades of blue for a baby shower and it was a huge hit - not your same old baby hat!