Annie's Book, Assorted

I taught myself to both crochet and cross stitch many years ago. I've been a cross stitch designer for a number of years, so when I saw this booklet on pre-order I was intrigued by what looked like a combination of both arts.It turns out to be exactly that. It is crochet but it utilizes the “block” system of cross stitch. There are basic stitches involved in making the pattern (slip stitch, chain, and double crochet) though there are other stitches involved in borders and whipstitching pieces together. Once you have mastered the concept of making the blocks, you can use the principle to create your own crochet designs.What is important to remember when trying to crochet your cross stitch patterns is that the patterns must contain full stitches. Quarter and three quarter will not work with this method. A half stitch would work only because you would treat it as a full stitch.Also, you will probably need to include enough background to make the pattern a square – easily done and should give a nice look to the finished project. I would also choose my favorite of the bordered included here (or in other books dedicated to borders) and add one to the outer edge. Also, as with cross stitch, you can go back and add embellishments once the project is complete.The book is written in US crochet terms but there are both a conversion from inches to metric and from US terms to UK terms in the book. There are great illustrations and instructions for both the system used and also for standard crochet stitches. The instructions are in written versus visual format.I love the patterns that are included in this book. I am already working my way through the woodland creatures for a fun play throw/rug for my grandbabies. I hope that the author, Sarah Zimmerman, publishes more of these adorable creatures in the future.I'm thrilled to combine two of my favorite needle crafts into one. I can see myself working through this book and beyond in short order this fall and winter. I also really appreciate that the author has included her materials list and that it is a frugal worsted weight yarn (Red Heart Super Saver.) Of course, you can use any yarn of your choice but the weight will make a difference as to the finished size of the project. Just stay consistent in brand and weight in each project to make sure that the project goes together properly.

Pattern turned out very cute

I bought this Pattern Book so I could learn how to do the C2C crochet blankets. I love this author and designer as I have 2 of her Amigurumi books and all her patterns are so easy to follow. Next year I’m going to start to learn this C2C. As of now I’m trying to finish other crochet projects by Christmas using her 2 Amigurumi books!

The media could not be loaded. Great book with beautiful patterns. Definitely a lot of fun.

This book is great. There were lots of easy to follow instructions with pictures and diagrams. This would be a great book for people just learning to do the C2C method. My only gripe with it, is that there isnt more patterns. There are only 5 different patterns in the bookas well a tutorial on how to do the Corner-to-corner method

I learned C2C crochet with videos. I didn't use the patterns yet however I did crochet a blanket for a full size bed using the C2C method.It is beautiful, reversible and gives my blanket some texture. Now, my daughter wants almost everything in the book.Great instructions, easy to follow.Only 3 simple stitches: chaine, slip stitch and double crochet. Even a novice in crochet can do it.

This has been on my wish list for a long time. The designer Sarah Zimmerman has a great FB group. repeat crafter me and web site. her designs are always great and easy to follow. rather you are new to crochet or old hand at it. once you do C2C corner to corner. you will be hooked. :)

Nothing against the content but I'm a bit disappointed that there is not more of it. One thing I was hoping it had in the instructions part would when doing color changes when to tie off and when to use a bobbin. That's something I struggle with. The pictures are beautiful and lots of them. I agree with some other reviews that it's more like a magazine than a book (only 20 pages long). Disappointed there were not more patterns. I do not believe the price reflects the true value of the product and would have been much happier paying less for the minimal content in the actual "book." Sarah is so talented and has so many great designs on her website so I was a little surprised and disappointed there wasn't more within the book. I'm glad to support her though.