Baby Blueprint Crochet: 25 Irresistible Projects for Little Ones

Baby Blueprint Crochet: 25 Irresistible Projects for Little Ones

by RobynChachula (Author)

Synopsis

Blueprint Crochet introduced American readers to the crochet stitch diagrams that are used by crocheters throughout the world, demonstrated on beautiful and contemporary designs for women. Baby Blueprint Crochet offers the opportunity to practice these new skills and techniques on smaller, less daunting projects. Baby and child garments are among the most popular projects made by crocheters, making this combination a perfect pairing.
Although written-out directions have been more common to American readers, diagrams are the standard in international crochet patterns. Once readers understand the symbols, the diagrams are often easier to follow than written directions, and the diagrams save space on the page. Crocheters who are comfortable with stitch diagrams have a whole world of designs to choose from, and Japanese and European crochet designs become immediately accessible. Both Interweave Crochet and Crochet Today are including more crochet pattern graphics in response to trends in the crochet market. To familiarize readers with the new format, the patterns present the instructions in both crochet symbols and traditional abbreviations (like Blueprint Crochet).
Robyn brings the contemporary aesthetic that has made her a favorite designer to the modern baby garments and accessories featured in Baby Blueprint Crochet. The patterns are designed to appeal to moms and kids as well as crocheters: no frilly stuff, no scratchy yarns that make the baby red, and no heirloom afghans to keep out of baby's hands. Instead, the projects are bright, fun, fashionable, useful, and launder easily. The 25 projects include 6 girls' garments, 6 boys' garments, 6 accessories like hats, slippers, diaper covers, and 7 home items including blankets, toys. The projects range from beginner to experienced. With contemporary designs from trendy to classic, each project offers a fresh take on crochet.

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More Information

Format: Paperback
Pages: 152
Publisher: Interweave Press Inc
Published: 07 Dec 2010

ISBN 10: 1596682019
ISBN 13: 9781596682016

Media Reviews

As with her other books, Chachula pays special attention to detail in her patterns and finishing. There's plenty of help in this book to get you through each project. Beginners and more experienced crocheters will benefit equally from the details Chachula includes. - Craft Gossip

Robyn is innovative in her construction and designs, while still down to earth and realistic about what little kids will wear. This book is a must-have. - Petite Purls

.. .the most wonderful baby book for crochet that I've read... As usual with Robyn (and Interweave Press), the how-to section and illustrations are magnificent. Even a new crocheter could make many of these great designs, and they'd grow into a more experienced and adventurous crocheter. - Annie Modesitt

All of the pieces have practical features only a designing-mom could think of like snap openings for the booties, and easy-on necklines on all the sweaters. - Amy O'Neill Houck

It's the accessories that really sway me into thinking this book would be a worthwhile investment for prolific crocheters. There are several creative accessories patterns that I could see making many times over, possibly even several times for each new arrival. - About.com Guide to Crochet

Modern, Cheery, Useful Designs. - Annie's Attic

I love the designs...this a great teaching book for a beginner or an advanced crocheter. I love how the charts and schematics are done in such a clear way that you have no difficulty using them. The photography is incredible. - At First Glance: Review of Knitting

We've all seen thousands of baby wearables, cute as can be, but Robyn has a very original approach. - Crochet Insider

Her style is modern and wearable, and her designs make knitters do a double take. - Linda Permann, author, Crochet Adorned

She's a pro at construction and fit (after all, she's also a structural engineer, so her brain just works that way). Robyn really puts a lot of thought into how to engineer a design, how to select a yarn that will really make your work pay off and how to make crochet look modern and stylish - so you know you will never be disappointed when making one of her patterns. - Brett Bara, host, Knit & Crochet Today

Robyn is a huge crochet talent and her eye for all things baby make this book a complete treat. For you new crocheters Robyn is a genius and experienced teacher. She is known for breaking down instructions clearly and for visual crochet, which is the use of charts. Robyn's instructional section in the book is like none other. - Susan B. Anderson, author, Spud and Chloe at the Farm and Itty-Bitty Toys

It is simply ADORABLE, - Kristin Omdahl, author, Crochet So Fine and Wrapped in Crochet

Robyn Chachula has once again proven that she is a top designer in the crochet industry. Her new book Baby Blueprint Crochet - Irresistible Projects for Little Ones is, well, irresistible! - Drew Emborsky, The Crochet Dude

Irresistible, Darling, & Super Cute are what I would describe when surfing through this fabulous book. - Michael Sellick, The Crochet Crowd

Baby Blueprint Crochet, Irresistible Projects for Little Ones; by Robin Chachula; a collection of 19 soft and sweet projects for babies and toddlers. This explores several crochet techniques, including colorwork, crochet applique, sculptural crochet, Tunisian and combining stitches. Designs are for both boys and girls, no fussy fibers or embellishments, but still fun and original. - Quick and Easy Crochet Magazine

Author Bio
Robyn Chachula is the author of Blueprint Crochet and Mission Falls Goes Crochet. She has been published in a number of magazines, including Interweave Crochet and Crochet Today! She has appeared on Knit and Crochet Today and as a guest on Knitting Daily TV. Robyn's patterns have appeared in books, including Interweave Presents Crochet Gifts, Sensual Crochet, Not Your Mamma's Crochet, Catwalk Crochet, Vogue on the Go: Crocheted Shawls, Crochet Me, and Stitch & Bitch: Men. She has also designed for yarn companies, including JCA Crafts, SWTC, Mission Falls, and Artful Yarns