Suzann Thompson

Cute Crochet World: A Little Dictionary of Crochet Critters, Folks, Food and More by Suzann Thompson is a fun crochet pattern book that I just dove right into. I was instantly inspired to grab my hook and my yarn and get to crocheting.

This book contains a wide variety of patterns and I think these projects make for nice embellishments, or even as little toys for dollhouses and play kitchens. There's an introduction, stitch instructions, techniques, tips and all the usual good stuff here as well. The designer includes a section with ideas for using the motifs. The patterns are varied and include animals, foods, toys and more. The sections are "Food", "Growing Things", "Seasons", "Toys, Tools, Transportation" and "Home".

I found the patterns are clearly written and easy to follow, the photos are vibrant and the book is nicely presented. I whipped up a few things myself.

I made a few stars, a little cherry blossom tree, which I can see as an embellishment for a square or a blanket and I made a little heart as well.

I recommend Cute Crochet World: A Little Dictionary of Crochet Critters, Folks, Food and More by Suzann Thompson if you are looking to crochet some fun embellishments and little toys. The patterns in this one are fun and creative. I'm very happy to have this pattern book in my collection!

disclaimer:
Special thanks to the folks over @ Sterling Publishing/Lark Crafts for my copy of Cute Crochet World: A Little Dictionary of Crochet Critters, Folks, Food and More by Suzann Thompson.
This review is my honest opinion. I did not receive any type of compensation for reading and reviewing this book. While I receive free books from publishers and designers, such as this one, I am under no obligation to write a positive review.… (more)

Crochet Garden is a gem of a pattern book. I've never seen such lovely flower patterns!
The introduction part of the book is very helpful and discusses yarn variations, hooks, hardware, techniques and stitch how to's among a few other things. This book is filled with vibrant photos and just delightful to browse through in general. I was instantly inspired to grab my crochet hook and yarn and get to creating a few flowers myself.

Each time I turned a page, I found yet another pretty flower to crochet.
The book is divided into four chapters: Botanical Garden, Inspired Garden, International Garden and Fun and Fantastic Garden.

Begonias, Bluebells, Irises, Orchids, Edelweiss and Czech Festival Flowers are just a few of the many pretty flower patterns included here. Besides flowers, butterflies and different types of leaves and stems patterns are available for embellishment.

Ideas for what to do with your crocheted flowers are included as well.
I found the patterns easy to follow, they range from easy to intermediate and experienced. The directions are well written and there are photos on every page. The flowers I chose to crochet were easy to make.
I will be crocheting more flowers for certain. These would look great as embellishments on wearables like scarves and hats.

I also thought it was great that designer Suzann Thompson invites you to email her or visit her blog if you need help. She also invites you to join flower crochet-a-longs that she belongs to online.
Being an avid crocheter, I have joined several crochet-a-longs online, and they are always fun.

If you are looking for pretty crochet flower patterns, look no further than Crochet Garden: Bunches of Flowers, Leaves, and Other Delights.… (more)