Title: Make in a Weekend Shawls
Authors: Jean Leinhauser and Rita Weiss
Book Review by Marie Segares (www.undergroundcrafter.com)
Make in a Weekend Shawls is a pattern booklet that collects 12
shawl designs made with medium or bulky yarns that can be crocheted within a
short time frame. The booklet includes
patterns by Cheri McEwen, Mary Ann Frits, Mary Jane Hall, Tammy Hildebrand,
Margaret Hubert, Jean Leinhauser, Julee A. Reeves, and Shari White. The designs are split equally between easy
and intermediate level patterns.
Each pattern includes the difficulty level, size, a list of
materials (written generically so substitution is easy, but also indicating
which yarn was used in the sample), and special stitch patterns. The appendix provides tips for pattern
reading and gauge, along with information on yarn weights and hooks.
Most of the patterns are designed for women, but there are
three patterns for girls. The designs
include a variety of shapes. As you
might expect from the book’s title, the shawls use a combination of basic
stitches and thicker yarns to work up quickly.
You won’t find intricate lace, or experimental contemporary designs in
this booklet. As a result, the patterns are
great for gift giving and charity use, since they are all practical and easy to
wear. The booklet is thin enough to lay
flat so you can crochet while reading.
The booklet doesn’t include international stitch symbols, so it
is best suited for crocheters who prefer using US crochet abbreviations. The booklet doesn’t include any patterns
using lightweight yarns, so many of the designs may be too heavy for crocheters
in warmer climates. (There are a few
lacy designs, like the Faroese Shawl, the Primrose Wrap, and the Five-Point
Diamond Shawl, that could work in warmer weather.)
If you enjoy crocheting shawls or wraps for gifts and charity
and/or quick projects in medium and bulky weight yarns, this booklet would be a
good one to pick up before the weekend begins!
Full disclosure: A free review copy of Make in a Weekend Shawls was provided by Leisure Arts. Although I accept free products for review, I do not accept additional compensation, nor do I guarantee a positive review. My reviews are based entirely on my honest opinions.
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