March 6, 2014
Modern Baby Crochet by Stacey Trock
I like to always have at least one baby gift on hand because
nine months flies by really quickly and it is too much pressure to wait until
the last minute to make a baby gift.
Modern
Baby Crochet is my new go-to pattern source for choosing the next gift on
my to-do list! As Stacey Trock’s
website indicates, she puts a fresh spin on the look of baby projects.
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| Bold & Bright: Mondrian-Inspired Afghan |
Stacey encourages her readers to step it up a notch when it
comes to choosing colors. She says modern babies don’t need to be stuck with just
pastels anymore! Focused on the hub of baby’s life, the nursery, the twenty-one
designs are divided into 3 color groups: Bold & Bright, Pretty in Pastel
and Naturally Neutral.
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| Pretty in Pastel: Crinkly Toy |
Before even getting to the projects, crocheters receive a
wealth of crochet knowledge about gauge, choosing hook size and finishing
techniques. Presented in a comfortable and nurturing tone, I felt like I was in
the classroom actually learning from Stacey! Her anatomy of a stitch section is
excellent; and I have found that learning to recognize the parts of the crochet
stitches is half the battle for new crocheters who struggle with pattern
reading. Be sure to read all of the instructional pages before getting started.
Taking a little time with this will surely lead you to success! Obviously
experienced with baby’s and their most snugly needs, Stacey is also careful to
stress the safety aspect, and she includes instructions on making baby-safe embroidered
eyes.
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| Naturally Neutral: Buzzy Bee Mobile |
Modern Baby Crochet is published by
Martingale and they have also published two other baby-oriented books by Stacey Trock:
Cuddly Crochet (2010) and
Crocheted Softies (2011). it retails for $22.99, and is also available in a Kindle version.
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