Modern Baby Nursery: 20 Crochet Patterns for a Dreamy Space

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Get ready to decorate your Modern Baby Nursery! Create a cozy nursery with Modern Baby Nursery Crochet! 20 fun and functional designs for blankets, banners, baskets, and more.

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Disclosure: I received a copy of the book from the Publisher for my book review. All opinions are my own.

Title: Modern Baby Nursery
Author: Kristi Simpson
Publisher: Leisure Arts, Inc.,
Photographer: Jason Masters
ISBN: 978-1-4647-7777-6

Modern Baby Nursery

This book includes 20 adorable crochet projects you can make to decorate your Modern Baby Nursery.

There are many different kinds of patterns included in this collection. Along with Nursery Decor items like baskets, a floor pouf, a rug, a chandelier, a pillow, a mobile, and blankets, you will also find a pattern for baby booties, a crochet toy and a car seat cover.

You can make these for your new baby’s nursery, or you can create lovely gifts to give at baby showers.

The Patterns

• Banner | Easy | Medium Weight Yarn [4] | 5.5 mm (I) hook
• Booties | Easy | Medium Weight Yarn [4] | 3.75 mm (F) hook | Sizes: Small and Medium
• Bunny Basket | Easy | Super Bulky Weight Yarn [6] | 9 mm (M/N) hook
• White & Gray Blanket | Easy | Medium Weight Yarn [4] | 5.5 mm (I) hook | Size: 30 inches X 48 inches
• Chandelier | Easy | Super Bulky Weight Yarn [6] | 9 mm (M/N) hook
• Car Seat Cover | Easy | Medium Weight Yarn [4] | 5.5 mm (I) hook and 5 mm (H) | Size: 28.5 inches X 42 inches
• Bobble Stripe Blanket | Easy | Medium Weight Yarn [4] |6 mm (J) hook | Size: 30 inches X 50 inches
• Storage Basket | Easy | Super Bulky Weight Yarn [6] | 9 mm (M/N) hook
• Pillow | Easy | Bulky Weight Yarn [5] | 5 mm (H) | Size: 13.5 inches X 18 inches
• Pouf Footstool | Easy | Super Bulky Weight Yarn [6] | 9 mm (M/N) hook | Size: 14 inches high
• Rascal Raccoon | Easy | Medium Weight Yarn [4] |3.75 mm (F) hook | Size: 16 inches tall
• Rustic Throw | Easy | Bulky Weight Yarn [5] | 9 mm (M/N) | Size: 34 inches X 54 inches
• Lamb Curtain Tie | Easy | Medium Weight Yarn [4] |4 mm (G) hook | Size: 6.5 inches tall
• Lamb Wall Hanging | Easy | Medium Weight Yarn [4] |5 mm (H) hook | Size: 9 inches X 13.5 inches
• Swaddle Cocoon | Easy | Bulky Weight Yarn [5] | 6.5 mm (K) | Size: Cocoon: 10 inches deep & Swaddling Wrap: 6 inches X 43 inches
• Bunny Toy | Easy | Medium Weight Yarn [4] |4 mm (G) hook | Size: 5.5 inches X 5 inches
• Deer Lovie | Easy | Medium Weight Yarn [4] |5 mm (H) hook and 3.75 mm (F) | Size: 13 inches X 14.5 inches
• Owl Mobile | Easy | Bulky Weight Yarn [5] | 3.75 mm (F) | Size: 4 inches
• Woodland Rug | Easy | Medium Weight Yarn [4] | 5.5 mm (I) hook | Size: 25 inches X 38 inches
• Wipes Case | Easy | Medium Weight Yarn [4] |3.75 mm (F) hook | Size: 8.5 inches X 10 inches

More images are available here.

Of the included projects in Modern Baby Nursery, my 2 favorites are the Pillow and the Car Seat Cover.

Which is your favorite?

The General Instructions can be found on page 76. You will find common crochet abbreviations, symbols, terms and techniques. The following crochet terms are included; most with diagrams.

Crochet Terms:

• Gauge
• Markers
• Joining with sc
• Back Ridge
• Back or Front Loop Only
• Free Loops
• Post Stitch
• Changing Colors
• Working into Space Before a Stitch
• Weave Thru Stitches
• Fringe
• Whipstitch
• Pom-Pom
• Reverse Single Crochet
• Embroidery Stitches: Satin Stitch, Straight Stitch, French Knot

The Yarn Information is included on page 80.

Yarns Used:

• Lion Brand® Wool-Ease®
• Lion Brand® Thick & Quick®
• Lion Brand® Heartland® Thick & Quick®
• Lion Brand® Vanna’s Choice®
• Lion Brand® New Basic 175™
• Lion Brand® Scarfie
• Lion Brand® Jeans®
• Premier® Everyday®
• Premier® Mega Tweed®
• Red Heart® Hygge Charm™
• Red Heart® Hygge™
• Patons® Classic Wool Worsted™
• Caron® X Pantone™

Each pattern is listed as an ‘Easy’ difficulty level and many of these projects could be made by Beginner Crocheters too.

I like that there is such a wide range of patterns included in this collection. Many of the items could also be used in other rooms of the home and they would make lovely baby shower gifts.

Check out my other Leisure Arts Reviews >HERE<

I’d like to thank Leisure Arts, Inc. for providing me with the review copy of Modern Baby Nursery.

All images are used with permission from Leisure Arts, Inc. For more information about Leisure Arts, Inc. visit their Website, Facebook or Twitter!

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