Customer Reviews

Weekend Crochet for Babies: 24 Cute Crochet Designs, from Sweaters and Jackets to Hats and Toys

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I was delighted to flip through the pages of this book because there were so many items that were refreshingly new. There were no tired old "granny" type items that are too abundant in the marketplace. I already made one sweater and was thrilled to give it as a gift.

Only constructive criticism is: I would enjoy seeing each piece drawn (with measurements) prior to joining them. I am an intermediate-level crocheter, and this would greatly assist my skill level.

And just because I was thrilled with this book, I purchased another by the same author. I so look forward to many fun hours crocheting.

This was my first crochet for baby book and overall I think it deserves 4 stars however it would have been great if the yarns used were easier to find and not so expensive. I crocheted several of the patterns but used yarns I purchased at my local store and from the rave's I received I think everyone loved them. The book title claims the projects can be made in a weekend, but I've crocheted for years and I don't think there was one project that could be made in a weekend.

So in ending my review let me say I would purchase this book again and would recommend it as well. In my opinion patterns for babies are hard to find that can be used for everyday wear and this book has several and also the more dressy patterns as well.

I would have liked to know that this book was written by an English author and uses English yarns. They detail the yarns by manufacturer, Rowan & Jaeger and Colinette, but do not rate them on the 1-6 system that yarn is rated at as to weight. The two US suppliers, one in New Hampshire and one in Pennsylvania don't have websites to order yarn from, making it hard to make a good substitution of yarn. Another problem: Cover coat is done on a 7mm needle, we only have 6.5 and 8 mm needles--no 7mm.

This book is very helpul, and has many patterns that I can make for my Grandbabies. Very Satisfied

I really think the patterns are nice, but I don't know the US comparables to the yarn. The pattern I was looking at, the yarn was called "Jitterbug", and said that you could make socks, but the yarn looked like it was heavier, so I don't know what to get.

Any Help??