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Creepy Cute Crochet: Zombies, Ninjas, Robots, and More!
Discover over 20 crochet patterns for “the most creepily adorable” dolls—perfect for beginner and experienced crafters looking for Halloween activities or year-round fun ( Book Riot ).
Attack of the cute! Creepy Cute Crochet shows you how to make totally loveable and spooky crochet dolls! Inside you’ll
• 20+ unique crochet patterns for zombies, ninjas, Vikings, vampires, aliens, robots, and more
• Step-by-step diagrams, helpful tips, and ranked difficulty levels—so beginners can join the fun!
• Full-color photographs of the bloodcurdlingly sweet creatures in their natural habitats
• Hilarious commentary
A down-and-dirty course in doll making, Creepy Cute Crochet is sure to be a hit with indie crafters, angsty teens, and hip moms everywhere.
Attack of the cute! Creepy Cute Crochet shows you how to make totally loveable and spooky crochet dolls! Inside you’ll
• 20+ unique crochet patterns for zombies, ninjas, Vikings, vampires, aliens, robots, and more
• Step-by-step diagrams, helpful tips, and ranked difficulty levels—so beginners can join the fun!
• Full-color photographs of the bloodcurdlingly sweet creatures in their natural habitats
• Hilarious commentary
A down-and-dirty course in doll making, Creepy Cute Crochet is sure to be a hit with indie crafters, angsty teens, and hip moms everywhere.
96 pages, Hardcover
First published April 1, 2008
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January 9, 2012
Pretty much what it says on the cover: creepy, cute crochet. Too cute to really be creepy, actually, but it is a halloween sort of theme. Not entirely sure about the knight, Trojan and Spartan's inclusion... Anyway, all of these look pretty easy and quick to make, too.
May 26, 2009
While the critters aren't nearly as cute as those in other amigurami books, the "creepy" twist is fabulous. I love the blood coming out of the vampire's mouth and the gruesome looks on the monsters. This is a good book if you like alternatives to patterns of cute bunnies and simpering kittens. (Not that there's anything wrong with that...)
October 5, 2009
Christen Haden (aka: "NeedleNoodles") loves her monkeys. She also is a huge fan of her ninjas, zombies, and sea monsters. So, she wondered, why not combine these with her passion for crochet?
In CREEPY Cute Crochet, Haden brings these monsters from her fertile mind onto the glossy page of this petite volume, in hopes of transferring them from the paper therein into the homes of the book's crafty readership. The temptation to dump all prior engagements and pick up a U.S. Size E hook becomes all too real.
Haden does not pretend that this is a book for the absolute beginner. She instructs readers who are unfamiliar with the basics to consult a "more traditional" work, but this does not mean that Haden leaves the reader in the cold either. In order to construct these arcane hordes of monsters and monster-killers (...or "cuddlers," perhaps?), Haden presents specific instruction as to how to replicate her own hooks, chains, and loops. And the creatures are stamped with regards to their inherent challenge level; the proverbial "something for everyone."
In this, Haden takes care of her followers very nicely.
The book itself is beautiful. The pages are remarkably entertaining, even for one unfamiliar with the artistry of crochet (or even the pure craftsmanship thereof). It can be appreciated on its own merits. It is priced affordably, and is constructed in a superior manner as well.
CREEPY Cute Crochet is a winner, amongst all the other books on crochet and crafts.
In CREEPY Cute Crochet, Haden brings these monsters from her fertile mind onto the glossy page of this petite volume, in hopes of transferring them from the paper therein into the homes of the book's crafty readership. The temptation to dump all prior engagements and pick up a U.S. Size E hook becomes all too real.
Haden does not pretend that this is a book for the absolute beginner. She instructs readers who are unfamiliar with the basics to consult a "more traditional" work, but this does not mean that Haden leaves the reader in the cold either. In order to construct these arcane hordes of monsters and monster-killers (...or "cuddlers," perhaps?), Haden presents specific instruction as to how to replicate her own hooks, chains, and loops. And the creatures are stamped with regards to their inherent challenge level; the proverbial "something for everyone."
In this, Haden takes care of her followers very nicely.
The book itself is beautiful. The pages are remarkably entertaining, even for one unfamiliar with the artistry of crochet (or even the pure craftsmanship thereof). It can be appreciated on its own merits. It is priced affordably, and is constructed in a superior manner as well.
CREEPY Cute Crochet is a winner, amongst all the other books on crochet and crafts.
March 26, 2010
Even though its been said, this book is totally NOT for beginners (like me)! There are no how-tos and the writing is sadly much to confusing for a noobie like me. It's very sad, but hopefully in a few months I'll be able to pick it up again and understand. For now, I'm sticking with another, easier amigurumi book!
July 31, 2008
This book is too cute! I can't wait to make some of these! I do have to note that the back of the book says that one of the patterns included is for a viking however there is no viking pattern in the book or the table of contents. Oh well. I'll have to make up my own viking then!
July 5, 2009
Completely wonderful crochet patterns, and all very do-able. So far I've made two ninjas and a cthulhu!
September 20, 2010
oh I LOVE this, I want to make them all! Too bad I don't know how to crochet...:)
September 17, 2020
Easy and cute... great for beginners like me!
August 23, 2022
It mostly looked ridiculous. Some people might like it, but I saw nothing I was interested in making for my brother or myself.
June 6, 2017
Really cute crocheted creepy critters with easy directions. Wish I was better at crocheting so I could make them all!
July 20, 2017
A beginner, I spent a little time and created one of these creepy cute characters then realized I could use the pattern to make eyeballs. Love it!
September 30, 2018
Cute book with clear directions for making creepy cute characters. I especially like the double-page picture of all the creatures on a piano.
April 5, 2019
Good instructions with very good results.
August 28, 2019
nothing for me
December 17, 2019
Tipsen på mönster är urgulliga!
December 4, 2022
I need to make the fuzzy alien!
June 28, 2023
Need to many materials instead of just crochet needles and yarn
December 30, 2023
Loved the designs, but it wasn't as clear as some other pattern books. The math is off on some of the figures too.
August 4, 2024
Cute and sweet
Simple little base design than can be adapted to many characters. Good directions with charts and written pattern instructions.
I will have fun with this book.
Simple little base design than can be adapted to many characters. Good directions with charts and written pattern instructions.
I will have fun with this book.
April 13, 2015
Ich hatte mich sehr auf dieses Buch gefreut und es zusammen mit einer Jugendlichen ausprobiert, die keine großen Vorkenntnisse hat. Ich selbst habe bereits so einiges gehäkelt, darunter auch viele Amigurumi.
Laut Inhaltsangabe soll das Buch ja für Anfänger und Fortgeschrittene gleichermaßen geeignet sein. Dies kann ich nicht bestätigen. Leider sind die Anleitungen für Anfänger eher schwierig zu verstehen und es muss sich sehr konzentriert werden, damit man nicht in der Zeile verrutscht oder etwas in einer Zeile überliest/überspringt. Außerdem gibt es so gut wie keine sinnvollen Anleitung zum vernähen der einzelnen Teile, obwohl sich jeweils etwa eine Seite nur darum dreht wie die Teile zusammengesetzt werden. Also man bekommt eine grobe Zeichnung vorgesetzt, die aber in keinster Weise wirklich zeigt wie oder wo man näht. Bei manchen Accessoires wie zum Bsp. Kragen, wurde nicht ersichtlich wie herum sie befestigt werden sollen und es wird auch nie erwähnt mit welchem Garn dies am besten wäre. Da hätte man sich die simplen Zeichnungen auch sparen können, denn jeder wird wohl wissen, dass der Kopf auf den Körper und die Haare auf den Kopf gehören. Als Anfänger ist man hier verloren. Anfängerfreundlich war aus meiner Sicht der recht ausführliche Teil am Anfang, der die einzelnen Maschenarten, den Anfangsring/knoten und den Farbwechsel erklärt. Allerdings hatte die Jugendliche selbst damit Probleme.
Für Fortgeschrittene ist es deutlich leichter sich zurechtzufinden, allerdings fragt man sich teilweise warum es so kompliziert gemacht wird. Ich weiß zum Beispiel nicht warum die Reihen des Kopfes immer mit einer Kettmasche abgeschlossen werden mussten, wo man doch generell bei Amigurumis in Runden ohne Abschluss häkelt. Außerdem bin ich der Meinung, dass man die meisten Puppen in einem Stück häkeln könnte und sich somit das lästige Zusammennähen hätte sparen/vereinfachen können. Aber gut, funktioniert haben die Anleitungen, die ich ausprobiert habe auf jeden Fall. Schwierig fand ich die Anleitung zu den Haarteilen. Hier musste ich mehrfach lesen und sogar das empfohlene Video (englisch!) im Internet ansehen bis ich verstand wie es geht. Überhaupt ist die empfohlene Internetseite (http://needlenoodles.com/) sehr hilfreich, wenn man Probleme hat. Hier werden einige Videos angeboten, die dann keine Fragen mehr offen lassen. Auch das Vernähen der einzelnen Teile wird hier schön erklärt. Ein paar Hinweise dazu hätte ich aber im Buch auf jeden Fall erwartet. Was nützen mir schön gehäkelte Teile, wenn sie dann hässlich und fehlerhaft zusammengenäht wurden. Für Fortgeschrittene ist es sehr hilfreich, dass man neben der normalen Anleitung als Text auch die Häkelschrift angeboten bekommt. Man kann also wählen, was einem mehr liegt.
Die Ideen hier im Buch fand ich allerdings wirklich toll. Die Figuren sind eher niedlich als gruselig, aber das gefiel mir sehr. Einige Amigurumi haben Accessoires bei sich, die man aus Fimo oder Filz bastelt und auch das fand ich sehr niedlich.
Allgemein sind die Figuren super süß und sie kamen auch in meinem Bekanntenkreis sehr gut an. Ich habe euch hier mal ein paar Beispiele als Fotos zusammengestellt. (Die Fotos sind nur in der Rezension auf meinem Blog und Amazon sichtbar! - http://78sunny.blogspot.de/2015/04/re... )
*Fazit:*
4 von 5 Sternen
Mir gefielen alle meine gehäkelten Figuren sehr gut und sie gingen weg wie warme Semmeln. Das Häkeln hat Spaß gemacht auch wenn ich mich das ein oder andere Mal gefragt habe, warum man es so kompliziert machen musste, wenn es doch auch einfach geht.
Laut Inhaltsangabe soll das Buch ja für Anfänger und Fortgeschrittene gleichermaßen geeignet sein. Dies kann ich nicht bestätigen. Leider sind die Anleitungen für Anfänger eher schwierig zu verstehen und es muss sich sehr konzentriert werden, damit man nicht in der Zeile verrutscht oder etwas in einer Zeile überliest/überspringt. Außerdem gibt es so gut wie keine sinnvollen Anleitung zum vernähen der einzelnen Teile, obwohl sich jeweils etwa eine Seite nur darum dreht wie die Teile zusammengesetzt werden. Also man bekommt eine grobe Zeichnung vorgesetzt, die aber in keinster Weise wirklich zeigt wie oder wo man näht. Bei manchen Accessoires wie zum Bsp. Kragen, wurde nicht ersichtlich wie herum sie befestigt werden sollen und es wird auch nie erwähnt mit welchem Garn dies am besten wäre. Da hätte man sich die simplen Zeichnungen auch sparen können, denn jeder wird wohl wissen, dass der Kopf auf den Körper und die Haare auf den Kopf gehören. Als Anfänger ist man hier verloren. Anfängerfreundlich war aus meiner Sicht der recht ausführliche Teil am Anfang, der die einzelnen Maschenarten, den Anfangsring/knoten und den Farbwechsel erklärt. Allerdings hatte die Jugendliche selbst damit Probleme.
Für Fortgeschrittene ist es deutlich leichter sich zurechtzufinden, allerdings fragt man sich teilweise warum es so kompliziert gemacht wird. Ich weiß zum Beispiel nicht warum die Reihen des Kopfes immer mit einer Kettmasche abgeschlossen werden mussten, wo man doch generell bei Amigurumis in Runden ohne Abschluss häkelt. Außerdem bin ich der Meinung, dass man die meisten Puppen in einem Stück häkeln könnte und sich somit das lästige Zusammennähen hätte sparen/vereinfachen können. Aber gut, funktioniert haben die Anleitungen, die ich ausprobiert habe auf jeden Fall. Schwierig fand ich die Anleitung zu den Haarteilen. Hier musste ich mehrfach lesen und sogar das empfohlene Video (englisch!) im Internet ansehen bis ich verstand wie es geht. Überhaupt ist die empfohlene Internetseite (http://needlenoodles.com/) sehr hilfreich, wenn man Probleme hat. Hier werden einige Videos angeboten, die dann keine Fragen mehr offen lassen. Auch das Vernähen der einzelnen Teile wird hier schön erklärt. Ein paar Hinweise dazu hätte ich aber im Buch auf jeden Fall erwartet. Was nützen mir schön gehäkelte Teile, wenn sie dann hässlich und fehlerhaft zusammengenäht wurden. Für Fortgeschrittene ist es sehr hilfreich, dass man neben der normalen Anleitung als Text auch die Häkelschrift angeboten bekommt. Man kann also wählen, was einem mehr liegt.
Die Ideen hier im Buch fand ich allerdings wirklich toll. Die Figuren sind eher niedlich als gruselig, aber das gefiel mir sehr. Einige Amigurumi haben Accessoires bei sich, die man aus Fimo oder Filz bastelt und auch das fand ich sehr niedlich.
Allgemein sind die Figuren super süß und sie kamen auch in meinem Bekanntenkreis sehr gut an. Ich habe euch hier mal ein paar Beispiele als Fotos zusammengestellt. (Die Fotos sind nur in der Rezension auf meinem Blog und Amazon sichtbar! - http://78sunny.blogspot.de/2015/04/re... )
*Fazit:*
4 von 5 Sternen
Mir gefielen alle meine gehäkelten Figuren sehr gut und sie gingen weg wie warme Semmeln. Das Häkeln hat Spaß gemacht auch wenn ich mich das ein oder andere Mal gefragt habe, warum man es so kompliziert machen musste, wenn es doch auch einfach geht.
December 27, 2010
Very awesome idea. I read the book, and I'm working through the patterns right now. I started with the alien, which I deemed to be the easiest since there is only one body instead of a body and a head. On that one, the double-ply yarn and the curliness of one of the recommended yarns makes it difficult, but it comes out a cute, sturdy ball-thing. My favorite part of that pattern was the way the antenna were made. Right now I'm working on the ninja.
The symbolic patterns are a little difficult to read. The written directions are much easier to follow, and I think if the drawings were a little larger on the page, they would be easier to use. There are some good and some not-so-good tips & tricks, such as using poly pellets on the bottom & stuffing the rest with fluffy filling so the dolls stand up better. I used rice on the bottom, and so far so good. I was not particularly impressed with the "magic circle" concept though. I'm not sure why it wouldn't be okay to use a standard "crochet in the circle" direction, but there you go. If you don't pull the string after the first row, it doesn't close and you have to stitch the circle together prior to filling. The old way without the sparkly name does a better job, in my opinion.
I have a young friend who I think will just be tickled about the idea of miniature skeletons, and I'm sure there are lots of grownups who would love them as well. And anything that breathes new life into wonderful domestic arts like crocheting are A-OK by me.
The symbolic patterns are a little difficult to read. The written directions are much easier to follow, and I think if the drawings were a little larger on the page, they would be easier to use. There are some good and some not-so-good tips & tricks, such as using poly pellets on the bottom & stuffing the rest with fluffy filling so the dolls stand up better. I used rice on the bottom, and so far so good. I was not particularly impressed with the "magic circle" concept though. I'm not sure why it wouldn't be okay to use a standard "crochet in the circle" direction, but there you go. If you don't pull the string after the first row, it doesn't close and you have to stitch the circle together prior to filling. The old way without the sparkly name does a better job, in my opinion.
I have a young friend who I think will just be tickled about the idea of miniature skeletons, and I'm sure there are lots of grownups who would love them as well. And anything that breathes new life into wonderful domestic arts like crocheting are A-OK by me.
February 22, 2011
Creepy Cute is one of the many of hundreds of amigurumi crochet books out there on the market right now. What makes this one different is the fact that the designs center around the more Halloween-esque figures. This has everything from zombies to Cthulhu, skeletons and Medusa. All of them look adorable. There are even directions in the front of the book for special adornments for the eyes and weapons. There are also quite a few useful tips on how to fix little things, like uneven stuffing of the doll.
I first picked up this book at the library because I really, really like making fun, somewhat strange things. I liked it enough to buy it on sale, but not enough to purchase it for the original price. You see, I worked my way through a couple of the designs, and found math errors or difficult to follow directions. However, they are not so bad off that you can't fudge the directions a little and get a good result. My advice is to use the pattern as a guideline and when you notice the math getting a little funny, just figure out what you need to do and write it down for future reference.
I've also never tried to make the adornments out of clay, like the author suggests. From the looks of the directions it wouldn't be hard to make these either.
All in all, it is fun to put these into the library of "will do someday", but I'll remember to allot more time to figuring out why the numbers don't add up right.
I first picked up this book at the library because I really, really like making fun, somewhat strange things. I liked it enough to buy it on sale, but not enough to purchase it for the original price. You see, I worked my way through a couple of the designs, and found math errors or difficult to follow directions. However, they are not so bad off that you can't fudge the directions a little and get a good result. My advice is to use the pattern as a guideline and when you notice the math getting a little funny, just figure out what you need to do and write it down for future reference.
I've also never tried to make the adornments out of clay, like the author suggests. From the looks of the directions it wouldn't be hard to make these either.
All in all, it is fun to put these into the library of "will do someday", but I'll remember to allot more time to figuring out why the numbers don't add up right.
May 27, 2008
Cristin owns this, but I've been using it.
Absolutely adorable patterns that are a lot of fun to work with. They work up quickly and yield results within a few hours.
That being said, some of the instructions for new techniques are VERY confusing. Once you get the hang of what the author is describing, it all clicks and the methods ARE easier. But not the best explanations to get you there.
Absolutely NOT a book for a beginning crocheter. There are no 'how-to' sections, and the work is with a fairly small needle and fairly large yarn - stitches can get lost pretty easily, and this is the first time I have EVER had to use a stitch holder while working in the round. The projects are pretty simple once you get the hang of it, but I would not want to start out with these as a first, second, or even tenth, project.
The author does go into great detail on how to craft the accessories, and encourages variations and experimentation. And, although I don't read pictoral patterns, I like that both kinds of instructions are provided - written and graphed. Nice touch.
Overall, GREAT book, but I did struggle with a few things and would not want someone to start out with these projects. That being said, the author comes out and SAYS this isn't a book for beginners, and I appreciate that.
Absolutely adorable patterns that are a lot of fun to work with. They work up quickly and yield results within a few hours.
That being said, some of the instructions for new techniques are VERY confusing. Once you get the hang of what the author is describing, it all clicks and the methods ARE easier. But not the best explanations to get you there.
Absolutely NOT a book for a beginning crocheter. There are no 'how-to' sections, and the work is with a fairly small needle and fairly large yarn - stitches can get lost pretty easily, and this is the first time I have EVER had to use a stitch holder while working in the round. The projects are pretty simple once you get the hang of it, but I would not want to start out with these as a first, second, or even tenth, project.
The author does go into great detail on how to craft the accessories, and encourages variations and experimentation. And, although I don't read pictoral patterns, I like that both kinds of instructions are provided - written and graphed. Nice touch.
Overall, GREAT book, but I did struggle with a few things and would not want someone to start out with these projects. That being said, the author comes out and SAYS this isn't a book for beginners, and I appreciate that.
August 5, 2011
Grab this book if you're looking for a bit of a challenge and some seriously imaginative patterns! This book is chock full of crazy cute patterns that are well-written, well-photographed, and have instructions that are easy to follow. For those looking for a quick fiber fix, most of the projects can be turned around in only a day or two.
This would be a great pattern and inspiration book for a fairly experienced crocheter that likes to make cute little gewgaws and toys. Note: If you're a beginner, you will curb your frustrations if you start with a beginners "how-to" crochet book or website before jumping in here. If you're an experienced crocheter you'll have no problem hitting the ground running with these patterns. The charts and drawings make are helpful for all skill levels.
The author also includes pointers for hair style methods, varied styles of eyes (baked clay, hand-stitched, beaded, etc.), creating accessories and weapons, how to weight and stuff the toys, along with a list of needed and optional supplies. With the basic head and body pattern you can create any number of people and/or creatures!!
Overall, this is a great pattern book!
This would be a great pattern and inspiration book for a fairly experienced crocheter that likes to make cute little gewgaws and toys. Note: If you're a beginner, you will curb your frustrations if you start with a beginners "how-to" crochet book or website before jumping in here. If you're an experienced crocheter you'll have no problem hitting the ground running with these patterns. The charts and drawings make are helpful for all skill levels.
The author also includes pointers for hair style methods, varied styles of eyes (baked clay, hand-stitched, beaded, etc.), creating accessories and weapons, how to weight and stuff the toys, along with a list of needed and optional supplies. With the basic head and body pattern you can create any number of people and/or creatures!!
Overall, this is a great pattern book!
April 29, 2011
I bought this book a few years ago for the library, and I had flipped through it back then. The patterns are cute but there wasn't anything I was dying to make. Then recently I decided I wanted to make the Cthulhu amigurumi. So far I haven't finished. The pattern seems to be a bit more difficult than I thought it would be, although why I thought a tentacled alien would be easy is beyond me.
The amigurumi patterns are not all horror-related, as the title says, there are ninjas and robots in addition to horrific creatures like the Cthulhu, Monkeyshines, skeletons, vampires, and zombies. These are not really meant to be made for small children as most of the items that make the amigurumi are small, non-crocheted parts like scythes made out of polymer clay and baked. I have made amigurumi before (I did a snail, and a fetus - don't ask) but for some reason I remember those patterns being much easier than the patterns in this book appear.
The amigurumi patterns are not all horror-related, as the title says, there are ninjas and robots in addition to horrific creatures like the Cthulhu, Monkeyshines, skeletons, vampires, and zombies. These are not really meant to be made for small children as most of the items that make the amigurumi are small, non-crocheted parts like scythes made out of polymer clay and baked. I have made amigurumi before (I did a snail, and a fetus - don't ask) but for some reason I remember those patterns being much easier than the patterns in this book appear.
November 22, 2011
I will always have a soft spot in my heart for the tiny crocheted zombies, ninjas, and robots within these pages; this is the book that first introduced me to amigurumi. In fact, I learned how to crochet just so I could use this book. (YouTube Donna taught me.) Literary bonus points: contains an amigurumi Cthulhu.
These lil guys are very cute, and pretty simple to make even for beginning crocheters. The layout and illustrations in Creepy Cute Crochet are easy to understand, and each pattern is categorized as "beginner," "intermediate," or "epic," which was helpful. Also loved that each creature was created from the same basic color palette, which made my evil mass production plot all the easier. I only had to buy 6 or 7 skeins of yarn to make the whole lot.
Some crafting books promise a lot in the title and don't deliver, but that wasn't the case with Creepy Cute Crochet!
These lil guys are very cute, and pretty simple to make even for beginning crocheters. The layout and illustrations in Creepy Cute Crochet are easy to understand, and each pattern is categorized as "beginner," "intermediate," or "epic," which was helpful. Also loved that each creature was created from the same basic color palette, which made my evil mass production plot all the easier. I only had to buy 6 or 7 skeins of yarn to make the whole lot.
Some crafting books promise a lot in the title and don't deliver, but that wasn't the case with Creepy Cute Crochet!
July 23, 2012
Wonderful book! (Link below of what I crocheted)
There is a lot a really love about it:
- the 'creatures' are very cute
- there is actually a variety to make, from ninjas and robots, to skeletons and zombies
- they all pretty much use the same basic (head, body) pattern - so you have lots of room to come up with your own creations
- there is both a written pattern and an illustrated pattern
- they are unique - lots of amigurumi style creatures out there, but I personally haven't come across any like these
What YOU might not like:
- it's NOT for a beginner (this is mentioned in the book), unless you like the challenge
- I wouldn't consider myself a beginner, but even I made up a few things on the way (at least I think I did..haha)
- it's not for very young children IF you decide to use the eyes suggested in the book (safety eyes or felt eyes would be a better option)
My Crochet Dolls
There is a lot a really love about it:
- the 'creatures' are very cute
- there is actually a variety to make, from ninjas and robots, to skeletons and zombies
- they all pretty much use the same basic (head, body) pattern - so you have lots of room to come up with your own creations
- there is both a written pattern and an illustrated pattern
- they are unique - lots of amigurumi style creatures out there, but I personally haven't come across any like these
What YOU might not like:
- it's NOT for a beginner (this is mentioned in the book), unless you like the challenge
- I wouldn't consider myself a beginner, but even I made up a few things on the way (at least I think I did..haha)
- it's not for very young children IF you decide to use the eyes suggested in the book (safety eyes or felt eyes would be a better option)
My Crochet Dolls
March 8, 2016
This book is one of the most helpful crochet pattern books I've picked up to date. And Christen Haden has an adorable, quirky sense of humor--There's a super cute monkey pattern thrown into the mix just because--that made this book so enjoyable. It's wonderful! It's rare to find a pattern book where I actually WANT to read all the little blurbs and floating quotes.
The first part of the book is dedicated to discussing materials, pros and cons of different products, and options for customizing projects to make them your own. The rest of the book is patterns, which are very clearly written and diagrammed and easy to follow.
There are several of projects with tiny details not for the impatient (cough, cough), and a small number that I definitely would not recommend giving to children. But they'd all make cute additions to desks, cubicles, and bookshelves. I definitely plan on making as many of these as I have the supplies and patience for.
The first part of the book is dedicated to discussing materials, pros and cons of different products, and options for customizing projects to make them your own. The rest of the book is patterns, which are very clearly written and diagrammed and easy to follow.
There are several of projects with tiny details not for the impatient (cough, cough), and a small number that I definitely would not recommend giving to children. But they'd all make cute additions to desks, cubicles, and bookshelves. I definitely plan on making as many of these as I have the supplies and patience for.
November 28, 2010
Creepy Cute Crochet is a brilliant pattern book full of seriously cute, Japanese style figures. I picked it up a few months ago and it usually takes me a while before I give a pattern a try but I couldn't wait to make these and managed 3 dolls in a week (which is very good for me!
Although the patterns are simple and well instructed a word of warning to absolute beginners - there isn't a crochet basics section with any stitches. Easily found online though as you only need to know the very basic stitches and the author Christen Haden has a fantastic blog which has extra patterns for free and help videos for the more difficult patterns in the book. http://needlenoodles.com/home/ I can't rate this book enough I <3 it.
Although the patterns are simple and well instructed a word of warning to absolute beginners - there isn't a crochet basics section with any stitches. Easily found online though as you only need to know the very basic stitches and the author Christen Haden has a fantastic blog which has extra patterns for free and help videos for the more difficult patterns in the book. http://needlenoodles.com/home/ I can't rate this book enough I <3 it.
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