Pointy Side Out

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With these fabulous crochet patterns, you can customize more than 30 stand-out garments for your baby or toddler. Doll up your daughter in a colorful granny-square hooded coat, dress up your little dude in classic argyle, and add pizzazz to baby’s wardrobe with stylish textures, hues, and silhouettes. From basic blankets to more advanced clothing, every project includes full color photography and simple charts and instructions.

Candy Blankies: Cuddly Crochet for Babies & Toddlers

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Baby Crochet
GREAT BUY!!!!
By far, the best crocheted baby blanket book out there
Some cute ones in here
Great crocheting for all

Candy Blankies: Cuddly Crochet for Babies & Toddlers
Candi Jensen
Manufacturer: Sixth&Spring Books
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Paperback

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ASIN: 1931543410

Book Description

With simple instructions and more than 120 color photographs, anyone—regardless of previous experience—can make beautiful afghans, throws, and blankets. There are 30 projects for every taste and level of skill, including a Bear Necessity blanket with adorable ears and big, cheerful smile; the soft and snuggly denim perfection of Blue Note; the Ripple Effect with its dazzling jewel tones, and a Navajo Throw serape-style warmer inspired by the radiant sunsets of the American Southwest. You’ll get tips for selecting yarns and needles, full crocheting charts and patterns, and hints for finishing off each piece the way professionals do.

Customer Reviews:

Baby Crochet.......2007-03-13

I love the pictures in this book and the directions are clear and concise. I was a bit disappointed that the blankets were not especially unique in design..just different colors. However, for one just stating out, this might exactly what you need.

GREAT BUY!!!!.......2007-02-09

Item was prompt with delivery and came in good condition.
My fiance loves this book and says it's very easy to understand and follow.
I would recommend this to anyone getting involved in Crochet.
I would buy from this vendor again with pleasure.

By far, the best crocheted baby blanket book out there.......2006-10-04

I came upon this book at a local yarn store, and immediately fell in love with it. It helped that the store had re-created one of the patterns from the book, an adorable 9-square teddy bear face blanket with blue trim and 3D ears. I bought all the yard I'd need to make a similar blanket (no doubt that's what the store had in mind!), and I'm just now finishing my own version (using fuzzy yarn for the faces).

I can't recommend this book highly enough. First off, the photography is gorgeous, a real treat to page through. The patterns are so beautiful, and are presented clearly and neatly. I have yet to find any mistakes in them. Some of the patterns are more complex than others, but I've found you can tell pretty quickly what the level of expertise required is, simply by looking at the complexity of the pattern presented. The last few pages of the book also include helfpul refresher tips (or how-to pictures for beginners) related to the stitches and techniques required in the patterns.

If you love to crochet, and want to have a source for really creative, lovely, and customizable blankets, then this is the best book out there that I've found. I'm really very happy with this purchase.

Some cute ones in here.......2006-07-31

Okay, I'm a sucker for cute babies and cute crochet/knit projects....so sue me.

I like that Ms Jensen has included some designs that move away from the over done but somehow obligatory pastel pink and blue.

I worry, though, how safe her added "sheep", flowers, and pom poms are.

Great crocheting for all.......2006-02-01

This is a very nice book of crocheting "blankies" for kids. It is well done with good pictures and very understandable directions. Great variety of different types of afghans for babies. If you like this book, check out "Candy Babies" and "Candy Tots" also by Candi Jensen. She is a very creative crocheter and for someone like me who really is drawn to baby and tottlers' clothes and blankets, she is a great resource.

Too Cute Crochet for Babies & Toddlers: A Whimsical Collection of Hats, Scarves, Mittens & Booties

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SIMPLY ADORABLE!
Imaginative patterns
Super cute hats for babies

Too Cute Crochet for Babies & Toddlers: A Whimsical Collection of Hats, Scarves, Mittens & Booties
Cynthia Preston
Manufacturer: Lark Books
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Paperback

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ASIN: 1579905811

Book Description

From a little black kitten cap with pointed ears to a peppermint pinwheel beret (complete with candy cane scarf), these 30 crocheted items for baby will inspire oohs and ahhs. They're simply too cute for words, and just right for intermediate-level crocheters. Helpful instructions teach all the necessary specialty stitches and explain how to master such techniques as crocheting 3-dimensional forms. The projects (organized by theme) feature adorable images and lots of time-tested tips. And each one is simply irresistible: a lion hooded jacket with a fuzzy yarn mane and matching mitten paws, a Heidi hat with a folk design and fake yarns braids peeking out the sides, and a dress-up royal purple cape and bejeweled crown. There's no collection like it.

Customer Reviews:

SIMPLY ADORABLE!.......2006-12-26

The hats featured in this book are REALLY cute and clever. Unfortunately, however, some of the pattern sizing seems wonky (even though I made gauge swatches) and some of the patterns slightly unclear. Also, there are some small details not to my liking (the drawstring tie on the kitty hat), but nothing that I couldn't figure out how to change. Irregardless, I do highly recommend the book (especially if you're looking for something "different"), as does my two-year-old daughter who will spend hours just looking at the pictures! :)

Imaginative patterns .......2005-12-06

This is perfect for little ones, especially the patterns on the cover. Although I can't make them for my granddaughter yet( she is still very small), you can bet that I will be, so many cute patterns that will be enjoyed by the babies.

Super cute hats for babies.......2005-09-27

This book is full of hats for babies (up to 24 months) with a few accessories like slippers, mittens and a purse.
The hats are mostly "costume" hats - there's a pointy elf hat with a fuzzy chin strap that looks like a beard, there's a pink poodle hat that uses eyelash yarn to make the curly hair of the dog, a chocolate kiss using silver yarn and a sweet strawberry with a green stem.
These are not the old crocheted items your great-aunt used to make...these are cute, hip, "new" styles that are sure to get lots of compliments.

Cute Crochet for Tiny Tots: 25 Modern Designs for Babies and Toddlers

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Seems pretty good
Disappointed

Cute Crochet for Tiny Tots: 25 Modern Designs for Babies and Toddlers
Helen Eaton
Manufacturer: North Light Books
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Paperback

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ASIN: 1581808984

Book Description

Simple steps for crocheting cool stuff for kids!

*Crocheting is hot, and this book provides easy instructions for making adorable handmade treasures
*Teaches 25 soft-n-snuggly projects for newborns and babies
*Includes the clothes, toys, accessories and decorations that every child wants

Whether it's for your own baby or a gift for a lucky mom, a unique crocheted item is something to be cherished. And now making these fun crafts is easier than ever with the step-by-step directions in Cute Crochet for Tiny Tots. From a super-soft blanket and a plush teddy to a stylish hoodie and a striped rug, the 25 projects in this book include everything readers need to create a charming nursery and to dress their kids in style."

Customer Reviews:

Seems pretty good.......2007-09-06

There's only one other review for this book so here's my two cents. On the plus side:

There are lots of nice photos of the projects, several of each project in fact. Some of the patterns look really attractive; there's a striped baby hoodie, a poncho, a hat, and a blanket that I like a lot in particular. I would have given this book 3 stars, I think, if that baby hoodie weren't so cute. I think the colors are mostly nice which gives the book a nice look. Only a couple of the projects made me go "eeww". And the garment patterns give different sizes along with the finished dimensions.

On the minus side:

Finished dimensions are given, but no schematics. Only Rowan brand yarns are used, but the weights are not given (eg, worsted). You can easily look up the given yarns in order to substitute but it's irritating. And the projects don't have any indication as to difficulty. Lastly, a couple of the projects seemed silly. I'm thinking especially of the hanging storage pockets. Why would you crochet that? Wouldn't it be better sewn out of fabric?

I can't talk about the patterns because I haven't tried any projects yet. If I do, I will update my review.

Finally, the phrasing of the other review made me think that this book is filled with pillows. There are two pillow patterns out of 25 total, just to be clear.

Disappointed.......2007-06-13

The book had only one baby design that I liked, the rest were pillows, very basic accessories and boring designs for older kids, not even toddlers the same pictures of the same projects repeated thoughout the book. Colorful and well phographed, but no very inspiring.

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Patterns that don't scream "home made"
Another of my favorites!
Buttons Beware
A Wonderful Book!
Nice patterns, but we're not in Britian!!

Crochet for Babies and Toddlers
Betty Barnden
Manufacturer: Martingale and Company
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Binding: Paperback

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ASIN: 1564774198

Book Description

Mothers and grandmothers, friends and relatives--anyone looking for a heartfelt gift for a newborn or toddler will fall in love with these crocheted designs! Even those new to crochet can easily create projects from this delightful collection, from simple stuffed toys and adorable hats to coordinating outfits for a smart look from head to toe.

· More than 20 foolproof crochet patterns fitting infants to three-year-olds combine classic wool and cotton yarns with contemporary colors and textures

· Stylish wearables include easy jumpers, a polar bear jacket, a lacy cardigan, and bib pants; nursery gifts include a beautiful christening shawl and blanket

· A detailed how-to section covers all the basics of crochet, including hooks, yarns, and stitches, plus working in rounds and reading from charts

Available only to U.S. and Canada customers.

Customer Reviews:

Patterns that don't scream "home made".......2007-03-16

Really am excited about patterns in this book. Experienced crocheter, always looking for style that are not your usual suspects. First grandbaby on the way and am going stitch happy.

Another of my favorites!.......2005-12-19

This book is another of my favorite books for baby and toddler clothing. I have made the stuffed zebra (in sky blue and white stripes for something a little out of the ordinary) and the girl's floral sweater (in tan with peach flowers).

This is one of my favorite books for finding great baby items. I've made many for other people's children, and I am now thrilled to make these patterns up for my 4-month old daughter.

A comment to the reviewer who feared placing buttons on baby clothes ... they are everywhere. Carters, Baby Gap, Gerber, and so on ... you'll see buttons on baby clothes of all brands. It is the parents' responsibility to make sure that the buttons are secured safely and that the child cannot rip them off.

Buttons Beware.......2005-08-05

I'm a beginning crocheter when it comes to clothes and I don't have kids. I bought this book to create some things for my niece (baby due in January). However, every pattern has buttons, something I'm told can be dangerous for infants and toddlers. I love the patterns and think the outfits are gorgeous but be aware that some new mothers may be leary of letting their babies wear outfits with buttons on them.

A Wonderful Book!.......2003-07-22

I just received this pattern book, and I love it! I have been an avid crocheter for over 25 years and have seen lots of books. This one is well worth the price.

Multiple pictures of each item helps you get a better idea of the entire project before you begin. I like that they show the project being worn by a cute kid as well as on its own. The materials list, patterns, and graphs are well written. Each pattern includes the stitches shown in symbols, a great way to see what are you going to do before you start work.

The only negative (my usual pet peeve) is that they tell you exactly what yarn they used in the project, not a general description what type/weight yarn would work. I would prefer pattern books to first list the weight and type of yarn plus what was used in the picture. I want all the information in case the yarn that was picked doesn't come in a color I'd want to use.

All in all, a great book and recommended.

Enjoy!

Nice patterns, but we're not in Britian!!.......2003-04-07

The book is beautiful, the patterns are great, but...this is a British book. And it was written with only British yarn recommendations. So be prepared to do a little work to substitute the yarns available here with the appropriate ones for each pattern. Other than that, I love it and highly recommend it.

Adorable Crochet for Babies and Toddlers: 22 Projects to Make for Babies from Birth to Two Years

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Doesn't look "homemade"
Good book but it had me a bit lost
A bit of a disappointment
Adorable Crochet for babies and toddlers
A great find

Adorable Crochet for Babies and Toddlers: 22 Projects to Make for Babies from Birth to Two Years
Lesley Stanfield
Manufacturer: Collins & Brown
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Binding: Paperback

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ASIN: 1843402696

Book Description

"A good selection of basic crochet instruction makes this book suitable for beginning as well as advanced crocheters....Recommended."--Library Journal

With these 25 sweet, simple, and portable projects, you can crochet an adorable gift for little ones 0-2 years of age in no time--and elicit oohs and ahhs from grateful parents, too. Every creation, from colorful toys to bright booties, requires just a few basic stitches. Follow the stitch-by-stitch instructions or work from detailed charts, depending on your learning style. Best of all, each garment is comfortable, stylish, and soft enough for Baby's sensitive skin. Make a Nautical Jacket, Heirloom Quilt, Classic Sun Hat, Icelandic Sweater, and many more. Long after the child has grown, these handcrafted items will remain cherished mementos.

Customer Reviews:

Doesn't look "homemade".......2007-09-27

Ilove finding books with patterns that don't scream "homemade" that make people ask if you would like to sell it. This book contains patterns that are just like that. I wish that they had instructions for larger size in a couple of them. I can figure that out on my own. I also would suggest that yardages for yarn would be listed, it makes it easier to subsitute, esp when the yarn is not available in the states. Also you have to remember that a double crochet is a single in the states. Check the beginning instructions if you are not sure what patterns mean.
I recommend this book

Good book but it had me a bit lost.......2007-07-22

I would not consider myself a beginner, but this book had me so lost aht I felt like one. I was thrilled to get down to work while waiting for my next arrival. BUT, the stitches are not what i was taught. They called single stich, double and double treble, and so on. I have tried two of the projects from this book and both I have had to frog and start over a number of times. I have since put the book back onto the bookshelf and will look at it in a few more months.

The book really does have some very cute patterns. But becasue I know the American way of crochet it has me a little bit lost. This would be great for someone who is just learning as they do explain in the first few pages the basics of crochet and if you learn their way it will be easier for you to follow the patterns. I think my main problem is that it is hard to teach an old dog new tricks (not the the way they do it is new but they call diffrent stitiches diffrent names than what I learned).

Overall this is a great book. I am just hardheaded and really set in my ways.

A bit of a disappointment.......2007-06-05

The edition of this book I have seen is from 2002, published in North America, and uses American terms. The photos are indeed adorable. the colors used are not the typical pastels and the designs are clean and modern. the color combinations are inspiring. I feel the smock pictured on the Amazon page (on the cover of the softback book) is the best design in the book. However, it is made in Patons Baby pure Wool 3-ply, which is apparently not available in the US. Finding a substitute for this yarn has proved quite difficult for me. The directions call for a 2mm (steel size 4) hook, which is quite small; I mention that because some crocheters do not like to use such small sizes. The garment size ranges are quite limited; the smock is in sizes 0-5 months and 5-10 months. Another nice design is the Icelandic cardigan (in reality a fairly simple variation on a round-yoke design)--this is for size 6 months only.

Adorable Crochet for babies and toddlers.......2007-05-18

What I love most about this book is the contemporary styles so beautifully photographed, I have searched on line for a long time and all I could find were the "granny" style projects that young mothers would consider tacky. These projects are practical and trendy and inspire me to do do them. The book has a glossary that defines the terms that I didn't understand since the terminology is a bit different. Beautiful book!

A great find.......2007-05-11

I absolutely LOVE this boook. I'm relatively new to crochet, and would consider myself an advanced beginner. That said, this book is definately NOT beyond the grasp of someone who is new to crochet. She does use british crochet terms, but they're all explained in detail (including pictures of how to do each and what they look like) in the first pages of the book. I've never made anything besides baby afghans and booties, and so I tried the smocked dress that's on the front cover of the book. It came out great - I had NO problems with the pattern. I would recommend this book to anyone, whether you're a beginner or you've been crocheting for a long time. There are a lot of great, unique, and absolutley adorable patterns in this book that you won't find anywhere else. Just be sure you read through the beginning so that the british terms don't confuse you. Have fun!!

Crochets for babies, infants and toddlers Book 778

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Crochets for babies, infants and toddlers Book 778
Columbia-Minerva Co
Manufacturer: Columbia-Minerva Corp, NY
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Paperback
ASIN: B000O82K9C

Crochets for babies, infants and toddlers (Columbia Minerva book 778)

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Crochets for babies, infants and toddlers (Columbia Minerva book 778)
Isabella Reynolds
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Peter Learns to Crochet
Irene Levinson , and Ketra Sutherland
Manufacturer: Newsweek Books
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Paperback

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ASIN: 9999753256

Adorable Crochet For Babies And Toddlers

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Adorable Crochet For Babies And Toddlers
Lesley Stanfield
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Paperback
ASIN: B000OGU15O

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Illustrated with nearly four hundred magnificent photographs of fossils and living plants, this book tells the story of Australia's remarkable floral heritage, from its genesis through to its last stages of evolution, while also providing a general introduction to major patterns in the history of plant life. Over 50 million years ago when Australia broke away from the great supercontinent known as Gondwana, which comprised all the major southern landmasses, a modern aspect flora was already established and rainforests covered most of the land. The remnant rainforests of Australia are ancestors of a unique flora that evolved in isolation as the continent moved slowly northward to the position it occupies today. Here Mary White traces the evolution of plants from the earliest times when all life was confined to the water and the land was barren, and describes the emergence of the first land plants about 400 million years ago. Her portrayal of Australia's flora includes the changes that have since come with the arrival of settlers and their crops of exotic plants. The fossil record studied in this book is a tantalizing key to visualizing the world as it once was. The plants tell us of past climates, conjure up a picture of ancient landscapes, and explain configurations of land and sea on the ever-changing surface of the earth. A single source of information on fossil floras and environments of past ages, The Flowering of Gondwana enables scientists and general readers to follow Australia's plant ancestry and to appreciate the individuality that has evolved from an inheritance in common with plants from other southern lands.

Talking to Your Kids in Tough Times: How to Answer Your Child's Questions About the World We Live In
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Practical, Engaging, and Witty

Talking to Your Kids in Tough Times: How to Answer Your Child's Questions About the World We Live In
Willow Bay
Manufacturer: Warner Books
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Hardcover

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ASIN: 0446533262

Book Description

In the tradition of Maria Shriver's What's Heaven?, respected journalist and mother Willow Bay helps parents with the difficult task of raising children in a post September 11th world. Our world was inalterably changed on September 11th. Even as parents rushed to turn off scary TV images and hide newspapers from curious eyes, it soon became clear that children can't always be protected from the harsh realities of the outside world. From the mouths of babes, questions will arise: Why do some people want to hurt us? What is anthrax? Am I safe at school? In a quest to find the answers that will both comfort and satisfy her own sons, award-winning journalist Willow Bay looks at the latest research and interviews a host of experts in the areas of child psychology and development. The result is TALKINGTOYOURKIDSINTOUGHTIMES, a sensitive and practical primer for parents challenged with the daunting task of raising their children with love, honesty, and confidence in today's turbulent world.

Customer Reviews:

Practical, Engaging, and Witty.......2003-09-10

Willow Bay's years of experience as a TV journalist have paid off spectacularly in this timely and insightful book. In confronting the question of how to talk to our children about difficult, confusing and painful topics, Bay gracefully combines an impressive array of research with amusing anecdotes about her own young son. The book is full of practical advice and theoretical backup, all delivered in a style that's both intelligent and engagingly casual. This book is a must-buy for anyone concerned about bettering their communication with children of any age.

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