Judith DurantCrochet One-Skein Wonders® for Babies: 101 Projects for Infants & Toddlers

The media could not be loaded. I recently purchased the One-Skein Wonders book for baby knit projects and so enjoyed it, I wanted to get the crochet book as well. At heart, I am definitely more of a crocheter. I taught myself to crochet many years ago and it is a hobby that I have kept with throughout my life. I have a new baby granddaughter and want to be able to make her cute and quick crochet projects as she is growing so fast. I love the variety of hats, booties, tops and more that are in this book.The patterns are gathered from many designers (who are noted and acknowledged at the end of the book.) The patterns include type, color and size of yarn used to make the photo sample as well as a gauge guide and size hook used. The designs all include written instructions and most also have visual diagrams as well. Each project has a photo sample. I found the instructions to be generally well written but because of the wide group of designers, there were some differences in style of pattern. The type of yarn also varied greatly but should not be difficult to obtain via online shopping.Most of the projects are fairly simple and would not be tremendously difficult for a beginner with some experience to master. A few are more challenging but that is the fun of crochet: start with something simple and you can fairly quickly build your skills to more and more advanced projects.There are eight chapters in this book: Hats and Caps, Socks and Booties, Tops and Dresses, Bottoms, Bibs and Washcloths, Toys, Blankets and Sacks, and Bags and Accessories. There are projects for girls and for boys as well as a great many gender neutral ones, too. Many of the projects are for fairly young children but a good number can be used for older toddlers as well. I have earmarked a few of the toys to make for each of my grandchildren in different colors to match their rooms.I own books by both editors, Judith Durant (mostly knitting books) and Edie Eckman (whose crochet books stay on my crafts room table for easy access at all times.) I was so pleased to see both of these ladies involved as I know the high quality of their own books.At the end of the book, there is a glossary with written instructions on many stitches. A few also have a visual diagram of the stitch. Other techniques are also explained as well as yarn weights and recommended hook sizes for each weight. There are both an abbreviation key and a visual symbol key. I'm very used to written patterns, so seeing the extensive symbol key was marvelous for me to use to learn how to use visual diagrams to better purpose.The hooks and stitches are all based on US crochet terms. There isn't a conversion chart for European measures. The actual measurements of the finished projects are in both inches and metric measurements.I put together a silent video of the sample photos of approximately half of the projects in the book and will also upload the chapter photos as well.I was provided a temporary digital advance reader copy of this book by the publisher, Storey Publishing, LLC, via Netgalley. After seeing the great projects, I immediately pre-ordered the paperback version of this book.

Love this book

Wide variety of patterns for boys and girls. Easy to follow written and diagrams. I have two One-Skein Wonder books are will purchase another!

A lot to like about this book. I am enjoying a few of the patterns; very easy to follow for the most part; I'm an experienced knitter and crocheter. B ut as with most patterns, more and close-up photos of certain aspects of the finished patterns would be so helpful.That is just a personal bug-a-boo I have because while I understand the crochet terminology, sometimes photos clear up tiny ambiguities in some directions. Some of the photos chosen --are chopped off at a part I would have liked to see in greater detail, again--close up of a junction, etc. However, I do like the ease of both the 99% clearly written patterns, and the diagram/pictographs. Both help comprehension, just that more photos are always better for me. I have made several items so far, in one week.These are quick to do!

I am a big fan of Crochet One-Skein Wonders, so I purchased this book. Overall, the patterns are delightful and well-designed. Sometimes it seems that important steps or information is left out so the pattern would fit on one or two pages, but I only found one that I couldn't figure out. Some things that I like about this book are the categorization of the chapters and the indexes in the back. You can look up patterns from it based on yarn weight and from the chapters by type of object. The photography is very good for the most part. One thing to be warned about if you are new to these books-while they all only take one skein of the recommended yarn, some of those skeins are really big. If you can't afford that yarn or want to use something you have on hand, you may need more than one skein to complete the project. Make sure that you check the yarn weight and the yardage as well as the weight category before beginning a project. I've made quite a few items from this book over the past year and I'm happy with every single one.

This is a great lil book to own, especially if you have odd skeins lying around. Wide range of projects.There's even a pattern for a 16-ounce skein of yarn.

I've never used this book myself. I got it for my sister. I'd borrowed a copy for her from the local library and she liked that so much that I decided to get her a copy of her own. She's made a number of projects from this book. One of them was the bear and my nephews liked it so much that the four year old asked her to make him a bear. She's also made the pocket dolly and the dad diaper bag. Those also turned out nicely. So based on my sister's use of this book I'd recommend it to people.

Sweet as a baby, or young child. Can be adjusted for sizes. Cut, pretty and a lot of choices.

many projects for beginners..loved it a lot..

What a fabulous book! Have decided to try as many as possible - even ones I wonder at!

Crochet One-Skein Wonders for Babies is your one stop shop for all sorts of wonderful baby and toddler patterns. With over 101 crochet patterns in eight different categories you are sure to find what you are looking for: tiny hats for newborns, little felted purses for toddlers, cuddly blankets, and even leg warmers for mom. And the best part: each pattern only takes one skein of yarn.All patterns contain clear written directions (many also include charted directions), information on suggested yarn, and clear pictures. Yarns used range from inexpensive worsted weight kitchen cotton for an adorable military style cap to a luxury lace-weight wool for a gorgeous heirloom baby blanket.I was very pleased with how clearly written the patterns are. I was able to whip up the Morgan Beanie in a matter of couple of hours thanks to the simple instructions. (See the attached picture.) And, if you are a bit unclear about what some of the stitches are, there is a short appendix in the back with stitch instructions.All in all, I think this is a great book for crocheters who love to make things for babies.(I received a time-limited uncorrected ARC of this book from the publisher in exchange for an honest and unbiased review.)

I love this book, it has easy instructions and lovely pictures. If you enjoy making lots of small projects you will enjoy this book.I also ordered the knitting book of wonders and they arrived together ,early, a great surprise, got to start my projects early.

Perfect just perfect.