I know publishers would love it if I were to do book reviews the moment I get my hands on a new book, but alas, i would love it if the tree in back yard would grow $100 bills and my cats could help me crochet the projects that are due last week.
Anywho.... here is one of my fave recent books! And by recent I mean from 2008. Just saying is all.
by Christen Haden, aka NeedleNoodles
Haden explains that the inspiration for this book comes from her love of zombie movies. And this passion has served her well for this book is a delight. I mean c'mon, who doesn't love a crocheted monkey with a vest & fez?
You will also learn to make many other Creepy Cute Crochet projects including a Devil, a Queen Vampire, Skeleton Bride and Groom and Cyber Zombie - 20 patterns in all!!
Here are the details of the book:
Hard cover: 96 pages - 20 patterns
Quirk Books (April 1, 2008)
English
ISBN-10: 1594742324
ISBN-13: 978-1594742323
Dimensions: 6.3 x 0.5 x 8.8 inches
These are really fun projects, but perhaps not for beginner crocheters as you need to know basic stitches, spiral crochet and how to make amigurumi base shapes, which are Japanese-inspired crochet and knit stuffed dolls. Having said that, won't it be fun to bump your skills up a notch with little project such as these?
The patterns are in both written and chart form and are easy to follow with step-by-step diagrams, commentary and full-color photographs. Each pattern indicates difficulty.
I like that Haden put in Tools of the Trade to get you started on the right path. Her useful instructions cover just what you need to know such as how to make fringe-type hair, polymer clay eyes, color changes, clean bind offs and the Magic Ring start.
Haden also provides abbreviations, a stitch guide for patterns, information on hooks, yarns and instructions on stuffing and joining pieces.
How often to you get a crochet book that has a heading like this one: Embellishments and Weaponry.
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