<< 1 >>
Rating: 
Summary: This is outdated crochet
Review: 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.
Rating: 
Summary: Wide variety of funky, fun projects, but not for clothes
Review: 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.
Rating:
Summary: Wide variety of funky, fun projects, but not for clothes
Review: 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.
Rating: 
Summary: Crochet Collection
Review: I also found this book a little out of date. I thought there was just too much "stuff" in it. I prefer doing doilys, afgans and some home decor things but this but was limited to that due to putting the silly stuff in like the rabbit (pg 111). It was not what I had expected. There was so much in the book there was no room for a variety of diffrent doilys.. you just have the 2 doily or so to choose from and then they move on. Just not my type of book.
Rating: 
Summary: Buy it for variety and whimsical projects only
Review: I am very pleased with my purchase of this book but I did not buy it for the afghans, doilies or clothing as I have many patterns for these things. The book is of course outdated to some degree as it should be for an older publication but there are some really adorable designs in here. I especially liked the halloween projects like the witch and pumpkins and there is a gorgeous "Raggedy Ann" doll draft catcher that hangs on the door knob when not in use. There are also several projects using scraps of fabric strips along with the instructions on using this technique.If you are looking for fabulous doily, afghan and clothing projects skip this book. Your best bet for clothing are the more recent publications and there are many afghan or doily books out there with a variety of gorgeous designs. If, on the other hand, you are looking for variety, particularily something different like whimiscal designs, you will find quite a few in here.
Rating:
Summary: This is outdated crochet
Review: 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.
Rating:
Summary: I'm glad I bought this book
Review: 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.
Rating: 
Summary: great book
Review: this book has lots of great patterns for the beginner to the advanced crocheter. i have crochet many of these patterns with ease. instructions are easy to understand and follow. one of the best crochet books out there. i have also bought this book as a gift for others.
Rating:
Summary: Wonderful!!
Review: 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.
Rating:
Summary: I only wish I could give MORE than 5 stars!!!
Review: 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.
<< 1 >>
|
