Crochet Book Review – Leisure Arts Publication – Cute Little Animals by Amy Gaines
The ebook I chose to review is called “Cute Little Animals” by Designer Amy Gaines.
Cute Little Animals
Photo Credit: Leisure Arts (website) |
Photo Credit: Leisure Arts (website) |
Instead of printing the publication, I transferred the file to my Kobo Arc. I was able to view and follow the pattern using my Arc – without incident.
I enjoyed the stories that Amy Gaines wrote for each of the amigurumi characters appearing in her book. They really added an extra dimension to the patterns – and made me want to hook some, more than others, just because of the personality of the critters.
I wanted to crochet Wesley (the easygoing pachyderm) but he was not one of the cuties chosen by my “Littles”.
Darla chose Chaos A. Cat – whose personality actually mirrors her own – ironically enough!
Drew chose the Doggy “woof, woof”!! – Scooter Pup –
The publication was very well organized – the “General Instructions” were located at the back of the book – after all the patterns. Pertinent information (like special stitches) was clearly indicated by a change in colour, or an outlined text box within the pattern.
The instructions were very easy to follow – and the projects were quick to complete.
You may wish to print the page(s) that have the diagrams showing the size and shape recommended for the felt cut-outs. Otherwise the ebook format was perfect for this publication.
I only made one minor change to the Scooter Pup pattern – cutting the ears out of a vinyl fabric – rather than felt – I know my son and he is rough on toys (as most 2-year old boys are I suspect) the felt would not have lasted very long. He was pulling on Scooter’s ears within minutes of receiving him.
Darla and her Kitty |
Drew and his Doggy |
Drew making doggy noises! |
I still want to make Wesley, Roscoe (Newgate) Kidd and Archibald Hiram (there is just something about that little bear that I love!).
To me, there is very good value in this publication. Of the eight available amigurumi critters, I want to crochet five. I also like that the ebook costs less than the paper publication and is more environmentally friendly.
When browsing through the available ebooks online from Leisure Arts – I came across many I wanted to acquire – I have a love of all Darla Sims’ pattern books (I already own a few) – and I also discovered some fabulous granny square ebooks…who am I kidding I have a list of Leisure Arts publications I want to add to my library – here are just a few:
More Cute Little Animals to Crochet
Easy Crochet Critters
99 Granny Squares to Crochet
Urban Edge
Triple Play Pattern Stitches
Curvy Crochet
50 Fabulous Crochet Squares
Crochet in a Day for Baby
Tunisian Crochet Stitch Guide
Fair Isle to Crochet
I could keep going! But I will contain myself (for now)…
Although this is a sponsored post, all opinions are my own.
What Leisure Arts publication is on your wish list?
Great review Rhondda, I think all the animals are cute. Your pup and cat turned out fabulous. I like the change you made with the ears. I’d make the pup as well.
Need to expand my stitch repertoire with these cute animals