Crochet a Farm ~ Martingale ~ Book Review

Crochet a Farm

by Megan Kreiner

ISBN: 9781604686166

Publisher: Martingale

Publication Date: November 10th, 2015

Photographer: Brent Kane

RRP: $22.99

Available direct from Martingale.

    

What can I say but this is a must for any crocheter!

The designs are huge fun!

They make fantastic Easter presents.

You can either make them one as a surprise

or make more and make an Easter hunt out of it.

Each of the designs have such a character

and are such great fun.

There isn't anything else you'll need

to create an amazing farm of animals.

Chickens

Ducks

Rabbit

Pigs

Cow

Horse

Donkey

Sheep

Alpaca

Goat

Old English Sheepdog

Cat

Mouse

Farm Harvest

The farm harvest is a mix of even more

patterns for you to make:

Apples

Carrots

Corn

Eggs

Tomato

Pumpkin

Bucket

Hay Bundles

Not only do you get the pictures the

book also supplies all the help you will need;

Basic Supplies

Crochet Stitches

Embroidery Stitches

Finishing Touches

Templates & Patterns.

All of the patterns in the book are in written format.

Throughout the instructions are clear and

easy to understand.

You are also supplied with clear pictures

and illustrations.

They take you through everything you need

to know each of the projects.

I'm making the first few for my son for Easter.

I then plan on making a full set for him

and for my niece.

The book also supplies you

with a special extra

where you can get patterns for the family as well.

How brilliant is that!!

I really love this book and can't wait

to finish all my farm.

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I received this book to review.

However all opinions expressed are my own.

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A - Z of Crochet ~ Search Press ~ Book Review

A ~ Z of Crochet

ISBN: 9781782211655

Publisher: Search Press

Publication Date: 05 February 2016

RRP: £12.99

Available Direct from Search Press.

    

The best way to describe this book

is invaluable!

There is so much left I have to learn

about crochet and this book is helping

me on my way.

This book is designed to take you step-by-step

in different techniques and stitches

so that you can learn them.

The pictures are amazingly clear

and really do take you through step-by-step.

Everyone from a beginner upwards

has something that they can learn from this book.

If you are a beginner then this book really

is invaluable. 

It takes you through the different ways you can

hold your hook to how to get started.

It takes you through each of the basic stitches

you will need and then takes you through

everything from increasing to decreasing.

This is a project book this book is purely

to learn to crochet, learn different stitches

and techniques to help support

you on your crochet journey.

An amazing array of stitches are covered.

Everything from a single crochet to a puff stitch.

Or why not try a raised treble rib.

Once you have learnt numerous stitches

you can then learn how to crochet

with beads and sequins.

How about learning broomstick crochet

or entrelac crochet.

Entrelac crochet excites me the most

as it's something I have never really tried.

Then we move onto filet crochet and

hairpin lace.

I love the section of Irish crochet.

It makes it so easy to follow

and a scary technique look so easy.

The book even takes you through

learning tunisian crochet.

The other amazing thing in the book

is using crochet to create

buttons, buttons holes and button loops.

I haven't covered everything in the book

as there is just so much packed in!

I think this really is an invaluable book

for any crocheter!

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However all opinions expressed are my own.

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Baby Quilts ~ Taunton ~ Book Review

Baby Quilts

By Anjeanette Klinder

ISBN:  9781631864018

Publisher: Taunton

Publication Date: Feb 2016

RRP: £5.99

Available direct from GMC. 

    

There is something so beautiful and amazing

about making a quilt for a baby.

This book contains seven beautiful

and easy to make quilts.

Each of the quilts has been designed

to be easy to make yet make a big impact.

There are step by step instructions

with clear illustrations

and beautiful pictures to show you

the finished quilt.

The instructions are clear and easy to

understand and everything is broken

down so you can take it in easy steps.

Each of them uses a beautiful colour

selection or you can create your own

look with your own choice of fabrics.

The designs are suitable for both girls and boys.

They would make an amazing gift for any child.

I love the fact that the designs are versatile

and won't go out of fashion.

I personally thing this book is amazing

value for money and I love the designs.

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However all opinions expressed are my own.

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Crocheted Scoodies ~ Search Press ~ Book Review

Crocheted Scoodies

by Magdalena Melzer

& Anne Themeyer

ISBN: 9781782213024

Publisher: Search Press

Publication Date: 05 January 2016

RRP: £10.99

Available direct from Search Press.

   

Fantastic value for money.

Scoodies are becoming more popular

as they are so versatile and are a

fantastic to keep you warm in winter.

This book brings you 20 hooded scarves

and cowls for you to crochet.

You really can't complain about the value

for money!

The thing I like the most about this book

is that each of the designs are different

from the last.

Using different yarns, stitches and colours

they are all different.

Each of the designs has a level of difficulty

so there is something for every level of crocheter.

At the back of the book is a how it's done

guide including pictures as well

as charts for some of the designs.

The patterns are in written format and are

really easy to follow.

Some of the designs are more practical

and some of the others are practical

and huge fun.

I love the idea of having different

ones to go with different things in my wardrobe.

They would also make fantastic gifts.

I really like this book and it's one

that I will be making a number

of projects from.

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However all opinions expressed are my own.

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Simply Stitched ~ Zakka Workshop ~ Book Review

Simply Stitched

By Yumiko Higuchi

ISBN: 9781940552224

Publisher: World Book Media

Publication Date: 13 January 2016

RRP: £12.99

Available direct from Search Press.

   

Beautiful, amazing, gorgeous!

There are so many words that I could use to describe this book.

I love the fact that it has gone back to designs from

the past and brought them back in a way that makes

it up to date.

The book starts with the most amazing pictures

of each of the motifs and how they can be used. 

Once you have ooed and awed at the pictures

you are taking through the steps of making the beautiful items.

First it talks you through materials and tools,

then moving onto techniques & how to start & finish stitches.

Then you move onto the instructions.

The instructions take you through everything you 

will need to know to make each of the projects.

These include diagrams and pictures.

The also include the motifs and what stitches you will

need to use. 

At the back you also have an overview on how to embroider

the stitches.

You aren't provided with separate templates

for each of the projects.

However you either have a template to copy

or the basic sizes are shown. 

I don't feel this book is a beginners book

but for someone who already loves to embroider.

I think the pictures and designs speak for themselves.

They are exquisite!!!

This book would be amazing as a present

but each of the projects would

make something special for someone.

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I received this book to review.

However all opinions expressed are my own.

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