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Book Review: 3 Skeins or Less ~ Modern Baby Crochet

Book Review: 3 Skeins or Less ~ Modern Baby Crochet  by Sharon Zientara I have admired the design skills of Sharon ever since I reviewed her first book, It Girl Crochet . In her newest book and the latest in Interweave's 3 Skeins of Less Series , she has assembled a group of designers, many of whom we've come to depend on their creations to both please and make us smile! Additionally, all of the eighteen patterns within the book can be made in either 1, 2, or 3 skeins of yarn. Each of these 18 adorable designs are an opportunity for the reader to hone crochet skills. Interesting techniques in each pattern provide practice in tiny, less intimidating projects. Cameron Blanket Beautifully clear and colorful photographs capture some adorable child models; I have to believe that the crochet they are wearing only enhances their beauty! Spike the Hedgehog Hat These talented designers have gone all out to provide some very useful learning experiences for the cr...

Book Review: Modern Baby Crochet by Stacey Trock

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. 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. 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 comfortab...