Title: Car Seat Blankets
Author: Becky Stevens
Book Review by Marie Segares (www.undergroundcrafter.com)
Car Seat Blankets by Becky Stevens is a portable pattern booklet that includes eight small crocheted blankets, designed to fit around an infant or toddler in a car seat. Each pattern includes a small version, usually measuring about 16 in (40.5 cm) x 21 in (53 cm) in light (#3) weight yarn and a larger version, generally measuring about 20 in (51 cm) x 28 in (71 cm) in medium (#4) weight yarn following the same pattern.
Each pattern is written with US crochet pattern abbreviations and detailed instructions for working a gauge swatch. All eight patterns are rated easy. One of the patterns is worked in the round, and the rest are crocheted flat in rows. Three patterns include a variation on a chevron, but each one uses different stitch types to create that motif. The small size of Car Seat Blankets makes it portable enough to bring with you to work on the go. The booklet easily lays flat, so you can crochet while reading.
On the other hand, the booklet doesn’t include any international stitch symbols and there isn’t much variety in construction methods. If you enjoy crocheting small projects for babies and toddlers while on the go, and have advanced beginner skills, you may enjoy this booklet. The retail price $5.99 for the booklet and $4.99 for the ebook.
Each pattern is written with US crochet pattern abbreviations and detailed instructions for working a gauge swatch. All eight patterns are rated easy. One of the patterns is worked in the round, and the rest are crocheted flat in rows. Three patterns include a variation on a chevron, but each one uses different stitch types to create that motif. The small size of Car Seat Blankets makes it portable enough to bring with you to work on the go. The booklet easily lays flat, so you can crochet while reading.
On the other hand, the booklet doesn’t include any international stitch symbols and there isn’t much variety in construction methods. If you enjoy crocheting small projects for babies and toddlers while on the go, and have advanced beginner skills, you may enjoy this booklet. The retail price $5.99 for the booklet and $4.99 for the ebook.
Full disclosure: A free review copy of Car Seat Blankets 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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