There's no better way to welcome fall than with a beautiful collection of free crochet patterns. Celebrate the new season with Lion Brand's New Fall 15 Free Crochet Scarf Patterns, Afghan Patterns, and More. Each one of these beautiful crochet designs have been hand-picked by the Lion Brand; these must-make patterns for fall range in skill level from beginner to advanced and include a variety of patterns such as crochet scarves, crochet baby booties, crochet shawl patterns, and more.
I bought this to get some idea of the possibilities of crochet, but I have to concede that these patterns might be a bit tricky for a beginner or a novice.
This is a free electronic leaflet with some nice projects in it. I love the Zodiac scarf made with short rows and I'm sure I will make it. I also like the Sunset Shrug which would be nice for Florida evenings and a lot of fun to make. There is also a slant afghan which would be easy to turn into a scarf and could be done in lots of scraps.
Lion Brand has come out with a lot of new designer yarns that are very nice and less expensive than some of the Knitting shop variety. There will always be a place for the beautiful knit shop yarns, but if the scarf is going to a 13 year old that may hate it when she is 14, they are a great choice.
I thought the pattern instructions were well explained, especially making sure the stitch abbreviations were explained. Most of the patterns were unattractive to me, there was only one or two I might actually use...but everyone has their own tastes. In general, I use patterns to learn new stitches or techniques for making my own, so my rating isnt based on the looks of their designs--but rather, their means of achieving it. If there were more step by step illustrations, particularly of less common stitches, this book would get 5 stars. Thankfully, there is you tube ;).
Lion Brand's New Fall Collection: 15 Free Crochet Scarf Patterns, Afghan Patterns, and More by Editors of AllFreeCrochet Starts out with a letter from the editor about the items included, history of the company and table of contents where items are not in any special order. Each pattern starts with a title, color photo, size, materials needed , gauge and directions in how to make. After every pattern or in between there is a commercial for the yarn brand. Some items are for easy, medium and difficult levels. Lots of things to make, quite the variety.
I can’t speak on the patterns, haven’t attempted any, because nothing really stood out. The projects look plain and old fashioned, not in a cool vintage or antique way. Not sure if I’ll attempt anything from this book, because nothing got my crojo going.
Pictures are very small and when you try to enlarge, they are very blurry. This is the thing that gets you excited and makes you want to recreate the piece, and it doesn’t even function properly.
I've crocheted since the age of 9. I'm now older than dirt!! I've been a fan of Lion Brand since before the caveman. Lion Brand gives you a basic diagram pattern, and the rest is up to you!!! Go ahead, pick up that crochet hook or knitting needles, sit back and slip the silky yarn onto your hook... let your creativity bloom!!
No everybody is capable (or is difficult) to fallow written pattern. I’m very visual and I need a graphic or chart with the pattern. Here I couldn’t find any…
So many ideas so little time. Now to break out my stash of yarn. Everything from baby to teacher to of course self. I think I will start with the afghan.
I loved the colors and the textures Wonderful pictures Clear written pattern Many patterns you'll want to make which to start with and what colors to use Can't Wait to start
as usual, good variety of current fashions covering ages from infant to ageless.... items for the home are also nice.. also incorporates stitches/patterns which serve to increase the skill ability of peoplelike me who are basically new at crocheting (I'm looking forward to making the Irish lace shawl).. it's also nice to have a source for obtaining,FREE patterns.. a multitude of FREE patterns are to be found on the Lion Brand yarn website...
Lion Brand's New Fall Collection: 15 Free Crochet Scarf Patterns, Afghan Patterns, and more is a nice little book to have on my kindle to inspire me when I have needles and yarn and am traveling. I like having access to crochet patterns when I am offline, and when I do not have "real" books with me. Most of these patterns can be found on the Lion Brand web site (which is wonderful), but it is handy to have these here for the using in my kindle.
I loved everything in the book. Every project is easy to make on the go for a busy lifestyle too. Each make a perfect gift or keepsake in their own right also.
looking through the book, I will probably use several of the patterns. The instructions are clear and easy to understand. I would recommend this book for anyone looking for a different project to do.
Only found one pattern of interest. New favorite Afghan. With Lion Brand books, I usually will find at the least 15 or more patterns that I would want to make!
It's nice to have a bunch a free and varied patterns all in one place. Not sure any of them scream at me, but it's nice to have them stored for a rainy day.