Crochet for Babies and Toddlers (Paperback)

by Betty Barnden (Author) "With a ball or two of yarn and a simple hook you can create pattern and texture in any shape..." (more)
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Product Description
Mothers and grandmothers, friends and relatives--anyone looking for a heartfelt gift for a newborn or toddler will fall in love with these crocheted designs! Even those new to crochet can easily create projects from this delightful collection, from simple stuffed toys and adorable hats to coordinating outfits for a smart look from head to toe.

· More than 20 foolproof crochet patterns fitting infants to three-year-olds combine classic wool and cotton yarns with contemporary colors and textures

· Stylish wearables include easy jumpers, a polar bear jacket, a lacy cardigan, and bib pants; nursery gifts include a beautiful christening shawl and blanket

· A detailed how-to section covers all the basics of crochet, including hooks, yarns, and stitches, plus working in rounds and reading from charts

Available only to U.S. and Canada customers.

About the Author
Home: England

Betty Barnden is a needlecraft fashion designer who has created collections for a number of fashion companies and leading craft magazines in England, including Prima, Sewing World, and Beautiful Stitches.

Product Details

• Paperback: 112 pages
• Publisher: Martingale and Company (December 2001)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1564774198
• ISBN-13: 978-1564774194
• Product Dimensions: 10.8 x 8.2 x 0.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (10 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #778,518 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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39 of 40 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Updated crochet for kids in the 2000s, February 28, 2002

By	Love2Read (Kansas City, KS USA) - See all my reviews

Finally, a new book of crochet designs for little ones that uses yarns other than pastel acrylics in baby/sport weight! This book contains patterns for babies to 3-4 yrs that are updated and refreshing in a world where knitting patterns abound and crochet sometimes seems relegated to 20+ years back despite the fact that this craft is alive and well. The directions are clear and concise and there are also patterns for toys, a beautiful christening blanket, and a charming nursery pillow. If you are looking for a new take on crochet for kids, this one won't let you down.

20 of 20 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Crochet for Babies and Toddlers - published in UK, August 29, 2002

By A Customer

The designs in this book use many new and wonderful specility yarns which bring an updated look to the traditional outfits. It was great to see cute boys clothes as well as girls clothes. The instructions include the pattern outline and dimensions which I find extremely helpful - these are not usually included in patterns from the US.
The only draw back on this book is that it calls for specific yarns by specific manufactures (which are not all available in the US). It does not give equivalent yarn weights, such as sport, worsted, baby, etc. to substitute. You can figure it out with a little math work - it does give stitch gauges.
The patterns are clearly written and easy to follow. The photography is wonderful. I recommend this book as inspirational and a must for a pattern library to make clothes for kids.

19 of 19 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars A Wonderful Book!, July 21, 2003

By A Customer

I just received this pattern book, and I love it! I have been an avid crocheter for over 25 years and have seen lots of books. This one is well worth the price.

Multiple pictures of each item helps you get a better idea of the entire project before you begin. I like that they show the project being worn by a cute kid as well as on its own. The materials list, patterns, and graphs are well written. Each pattern includes the stitches shown in symbols, a great way to see what are you going to do before you start work.

The only negative (my usual pet peeve) is that they tell you exactly what yarn they used in the project, not a general description what type/weight yarn would work. I would prefer pattern books to first list the weight and type of yarn plus what was used in the picture. I want all the information in case the yarn that was picked doesn't come in a color I'd want to use.

All in all, a great book and recommended.

Enjoy!