Samples were provided to facilitate this review; however, all opinions are my own.
These crochet kits make perfect gifts! Whether your recipient has been crocheting for decades or just a few days, there’s a pattern in every book that’s right for them. Plus, they come complete with nearly everything a crocheter needs to complete 2-3 of the project included with simple things like scissors they’ll need to own already. While the included tools and yarn are not top-of-the-line, they’re adequate for getting started, and it makes these the perfect kits for traveling or trying out amigurumi creations or for those new to the craft. It’ll give you a taste of what you can do once you upgrade your equipment and yarn for the rest of the patterns, then you’ll find them even more fun!
Each kit includes at least twelve patterns, many with photographic, step-by-step instructions, and introduction to standard crocheting techniques to get you started. Many also include alternate ideas for the pattern and of course, you can create them with your own yarn and color choices to make them truly unique! You can make these amigurumi cuties as big or small as you like. Use thicker yarn and a larger hook to make them bigger and thinner yarn and a smaller hook to make them more petite. Use the gauge provided for the pattern and do a sample swatch to see how big or small your finished product will be!
Crochet Characters Pattern Kits
You can also use these patterns as a creative starting point. Make the heads into baby blankets by skipping the body and crocheting a blanket attached to it instead. Or put the head of the animal on one end of a child’s winter scarf and the animal’s bottom on the other half. Or do like I do and add a squeaker and make them dog toys! Or mount a head on the wall like a crocheted animal trophy! There are so many fun things you can do once you get started!
The kits are suggested for people ages 14+, but I think this is an adult & me type of project book for any new crocheter, especially a young one.
Who’s on your list that would love a complete crochet kit with patterns for Christmas? What about Mother’s Day? A birthday? Or, just because it’s Monday? 🙂
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