Cozy Crochet Kit
Written: Dec 19 '07
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Pros: Very nice photographs and clear instructions.
Cons: The supplies are not what is pictured on the front of the box.
The Bottom Line: Nice beginning crochet kit.
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| shannons's Full Review: Melissa Leapman - Cozy Crochet Kit: Simple Instruc... |
My six-year old niece called me before Thanksgiving and asked me if I would teach her to knit. She is in Brownies and apparently very interested in sewing and crafts. Since I am not a very good knitter and am a relatively adequate at crochet, I offered to teach her the basics of crochet, starting with the chain stitch, over the holiday -- just like my grandmother did with me when I was about her age.
After I returned home I decided to dig up my crochet supplies and found this kit that I had ordered a year or so ago.
The kit comes in a nice, bright colored giftbox and consists of a set of crochet hooks, an instruction booklet, some yarn and a set of cards.
Unlike the photograph on the front of the book, the crochet hooks are plastic (not bamboo as represented on the front of the box) and there is only a partial skein of yarn. If you do give someone this set as a gift (or buy it for yourself), you will certainly need to invest in more yarn and better hooks. The crochet hooks in the kit should get someone started but probably will not last very long.
Since I am fairly self-taught when it comes to crochet, I did find the instruction booklet easy to understand with clear diagrams and instructions.
The best part of the kit is the collection of project cards. Each card has a very nice photograph of the finished project on the front and opens to a set of instructions. The instructions include a skill level rating (1, 2 or 3), a description of the project, a materials list, basic instructions, finishing and variations. Almost all of the projects look attractive and there is a good range of skill level represented.
Although the supplies are not the best, this is a nice set for someone who needs a little bit of instruction and inspiration to either begin or continue crocheting.
Recommended:
Yes
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