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I received the Big Book of Crochet eBook to review from Leisure Arts. The opinions expressed in this review are my own. This post includes affiliate links. If you purchase this book after you click on one of my affiliate links in the post, I will receive a small commission for referring you, at no additional cost to you.

 

With more than 120 crochet projects and a total of 208 pages, this really is a Big Book of Crochet!

Title: Big Book of Crochet
Publisher: Leisure Arts, Inc., 2005
ISBN:  1-57486-456-4

Cover Big Book of Crochet - Leisure Arts - Book Review oombawkadesigncrochet

Big Book of Crochet Review

The Big Book of Crochet includes 124 designs from Leisure Arts’ much loved Crochet With Heart Magazine. With projects for babies, afghans, home items and family fashions the Big Book of Crochet contains a wide range of crochet patterns.

Patterns have been included for the following categories:

Afghans

Big Book of Crochet includes patterns for more than 15 afghans.  Many different styles of afghans have been included too. Some blankets are worked in strips and some require assembling motifs and squares into your finished project. There are also patterns for ripples, v-stitch designs, bobbles and lace. Most of the afghans are crocheted with medium weight yarns. Here are three examples of the afghan patterns included:

Spider Lace Afghan - Big Book of Crochet - Leisure Arts - Book Review oombawkadesigncrochet
Spider Lace Afghan
Mile a Minute Violets Afghan - Big Book of Crochet - Leisure Arts - Book Review oombawkadesigncrochet
Mile a Minute Violets Afghan
Light and Airy Afghan - Big Book of Crochet - Leisure Arts - Book Review oombawkadesigncrochet
Light and Airy Afghan

  • Spider Lace Afghan – 52″ by 70″ – Medium Worsted Weight Yarn [4] and 5.5 mm (I) hook.
  • Mile A Minute Violets Afghan – 49″ by 64″ – Medium Worsted Weight Yarn [4] and 4 mm (G) hook.
  • Light and Airy Afghan – 47″ by 65″ – Medium Worsted Weight Yarn [4] and 5.5 mm (I) hook.

Baby

Patterns are included for baby blankets, baby layettes, baby bibs, bottle covers, baby clothes and buntings. Patterns for other baby items can also be found. Here are three examples of baby crochet patterns included in Big Book of Crochet:

Baby's Bed of Roses Afghan - Big Book of Crochet - Leisure Arts - Book Review oombawkadesigncrochet
Baby’s Bed of Roses
Baby's Fancy Afghan - Big Book of Crochet - Leisure Arts - Book Review oombawkadesigncrochet
Baby’s Fancy Afghan
Fancy French Knots Layette - Big Book of Crochet - Leisure Arts - Book Review oombawkadesigncrochet
Fancy French Knots Layette

  • Baby’s Bed of Roses – 35″ x 44″ – Light/Worsted Weight Yarn [3] and 4 mm (G) hook.
  • Baby’s Fan-cy Afghan – 38″ x 41″ – Medium/Worsted Weight Yarn [4] and 5 mm (H) hook.
  • Fancy French Knots Layette – size 6 months – Fingering Weight Yarn [1], 3.75 mm (F) and 5 mm (H)

Fashion

Patterns are included for ponchos, vests, sweaters and accessories. Here are three examples of the Fashion Crochet Patterns included:

Lovely Linen Vest - Big Book of Crochet - Leisure Arts - Book Review oombawkadesigncrochet
Lovely Linen Vest
Cosmopolitan Wrap Big Book of Crochet - Leisure Arts - Book Review oombawkadesigncrochet
Cosmopolitan Wrap
Kids Cozy Mitten Set Big Book of Crochet - Leisure Arts - Book Review oombawkadesigncrochet
Kids Cozy Mitten Set

  • Lovely Linen Vest – Sizes XS to XXLarge – Light Worsted Weight Yarn [3] and 2.25 mm, 3.25 mm and 3.5 mm steel crochet hooks.
  • Cosmopolitan Wrap – Size Adult – Medium Worsted Weight Yarn [4] and 6 mm (J) Afghan (Tunisian) crochet hook.
  • Kids Cozy Mitten Set – Child Size Small, Medium Large – Light Worsted Weight Yarn [3] and 4 mm (G) crochet hook.

Gifts

The gift category includes patterns for bags, sachets, golf club covers and bookmarks. You will even find a pattern for pets included. My favorite design in this category is the Crochet Caddy Tissue Cover (it has room for your crochet hooks!). Here are two examples of the patterns included in the Crochet Gifts category.

Heartstring Bag - Big Book of Crochet - Leisure Arts - Book Review oombawkadesigncrochet
Heartstring Bag
Golf Club Cozies - Big Book of Crochet - Leisure Arts - Book Review oombawkadesigncrochet
Golf Club Cozies

  • Heartstring Bag – 14″ by 9.5″ – Light Worsted Weight Yarn [3] and 4 mm (G) crochet hook.
  • Golf Club Cozies – 12″ long – Medium Worsted Weight Yarn [4] and 5 mm (H)) crochet hook.

Home

The Home Category includes patterns for place settings, dishcloths, rugs and doilies. Here are two examples of patterns included in this category:

Elegant Frost Doily - Big Book of Crochet - Leisure Arts - Book Review oombawkadesigncrochet
Elegant Frost Doily
So Easy Rug - Big Book of Crochet - Leisure Arts - Book Review oombawkadesigncrochet
So Easy Rug

  • Elegant Frost Doily – 12.5 ” diameter – Size 10 Cotton Thread and 1.65 mm steel hook.
  • So Easy Rug – 28″ from straight edge to straight edge – Medium Worsted Weight Yarn [4] and 9 mm (N) crochet hook.

You can check out some of the other projects available in Big Book of Crochet at Leisure Arts. Examples of 37 crochet projects are shown >HERE<

Helpful instructions with diagrams have been included at the end of the book for the following techniques:

  • Joining with a sc and joining with a dc
  • back ridge of a chain stitch
  • back or front loop only
  • free loops
  • post stitches
  • working into a space before a stitch
  • adding on dc
  • changing colors
  • reverse single crochet
  • whipstitch
  • pom poms
  • tassels
  • fringe
  • embroidery stitches: outline, satin, lazy daisy and french knot

Back Cover - Big Book of Crochet - Leisure Arts - Book Review oombawkadesigncrochet

The patterns are written in US (American) Crochet terms. Headings and important information are provided in bold font and in different colors from the written pattern instructions. I find this is very helpful for keeping my place in the instructions. Color photographs are included for every pattern in the publication.

Big Book of Crochet includes a fantastic range of projects for every occasion.  Patterns have been included for afghans, home items, baby items, pet items, clothing items and decorative items. Whether you are looking for a quick project, like a bookmark or a larger project, like an afghan, you will find a pattern included in Big Book of Crochet.

Big Book of Crochet Giveaway at Oombawka Design

Would you like to win an eBook copy of Big Book of Crochet?

Here’s how you can enter for a chance to win!

This Giveaway is open worldwide where allowed by law.

Start Date: February 6, 2018; 12:00 am ET
End Date: February 13, 2018, 11:59 pm ET

In order to enter the giveaway, you must have (or be willing to sign up for) a free Leisure Arts dot com account. If you do not have one yet, you can sign up here:
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If you cannot see the Rafflecopter Widget below, please enter the giveaway >HERE<

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If you are not the lucky winner of the giveaway and you would like to purchase your own copy of Big Book of Crochet you can get it directly from Leisure Arts:

Big Book of Crochet eBook

I’d like to thank Leisure Arts, Inc. for providing me with the review copy of Big Book of Crochet and for the giveaway copy for my readers!

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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25 Comments | Date: 06/02/2018  | By: Rhondda

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  1. Verna says

    12/03/2020 at 12:58 PM

    WOW! This is quite the book. A little bit of everything!! Of the pattern samples shown, they are all enticing me to order the ebook.
    Thank you for your review of it.

  2. Jennifer says

    14/09/2018 at 6:05 PM

    A big thank you to Rhondda for informing me on this wonderful ebook. Ladies on all your questions on the various patterns I say go for it spoil yourself. I just purchased my ebook and I have already started on my project. Loving it.

  3. Sue Fresen says

    15/05/2018 at 1:04 PM

    With 120 patterns, I am sure to find several I wish to make such as in the category of vests, mitten sets, and home items. Thank you for the review.

  4. Susan Izbiansky says

    30/04/2018 at 3:10 PM

    Great selection of patterns.

  5. Olivia Costalez says

    29/03/2018 at 5:18 AM

    I like this book because of the various patterns that are inspiring.

  6. Linda Moore says

    18/03/2018 at 9:17 PM

    I am loving the sound of this book! I enjoy making all kinds of crochet things. This book is for me! I want to get a copy today.

  7. Meara says

    17/03/2018 at 1:18 PM

    This is one of the first project books I had. Love it!

  8. Elaine Benton says

    15/03/2018 at 8:12 PM

    I like this book. There are so many patterns of all varieties, afghans, wearables, and baby afghans.

  9. Maddie N says

    15/03/2018 at 11:12 AM

    Love this book! Super birthday present to me.

  10. Sandy says

    13/03/2018 at 11:03 PM

    Looks like lots of fun patterns!

  11. Maddie N says

    03/03/2018 at 11:29 PM

    Now this is THE book to have …. filled with lots of fun-to-make patterns.

  12. Diane Elliott says

    03/03/2018 at 8:36 PM

    This has many beautiful patterns in it. I can’t wait to get it and start a new project.

  13. Deb C. says

    17/02/2018 at 9:52 AM

    I could get lost for days, weeks, months in Big Book of Crochet!

  14. Cheryl Heming says

    13/02/2018 at 3:57 PM

    So many beautiful patterns! Such a great variety!

  15. Deb C. aka Madelyn says

    11/02/2018 at 2:55 PM

    I’d like a review for Mirror Image Scarves……

  16. Kim Ladouceur says

    11/02/2018 at 2:13 PM

    I’d like you to review Rugs for Kids. My littles need a new rug in their bedroom 😀

  17. Pamela Jones says

    11/02/2018 at 8:04 AM

    I would like you to review Yarn Pooling Made Easy

  18. Maddie N says

    11/02/2018 at 1:12 AM

    I would love to win this Big Book of Crochet! Wow! 120 patterns?!!! Please choose me as the winner…..pretty pretty please?!

  19. deborah says

    10/02/2018 at 3:44 PM

    I own or have owned nearly every issue of that magazine, it was one of the best ever published! So to see a compilation of so many patterns

  20. Pamela says

    10/02/2018 at 2:34 PM

    Love to have this book. Looks like it has some really great patterns in it.

  21. Shamci Stanton says

    08/02/2018 at 3:00 AM

    I would like to see a review on the Nature’s Gifts for Baby.

  22. Tina McLerran says

    07/02/2018 at 12:12 PM

    re: the review of the Big Book of Crochet, I like the comprehensive information you provide in your review giving us a look at some of the patterns in each of the categories. It gives me a better idea of whether or not I would like to purchase it. You also include a list of the instructions in it for special stitches. Looks like a great book!

  23. Tracey Albrecht says

    06/02/2018 at 6:30 PM

    I would love to get your opinion on Natures Gift to Baby

  24. Jennifer Wofford says

    06/02/2018 at 5:20 PM

    I think reviewing an Knook ebook would be cool. I haven’t tried the Knook, but I would love to learn and a good book that is useful is good to know.

  25. Sandy says

    06/02/2018 at 4:24 PM

    I would like to see you review

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