Something that is always guaranteed to bring a little sunshine into our day is when Yarnspirations releases a new Lookbook. The internet is of course a great resource for a wealth of patterns...but Yarnspirations gets it right in so many ways that it's always a source of excitement. Each Lookbook features a variety of patterns to knit and crochet. You can really tell the patterns were crafted with thought and care with the modern yarncrafter in mind!
The Modern Nursery Lookbook features eight patterns to craft for the little ones in your life, and Yarnspirations has overall done a great job of indeed making some great items that would be so fun to make without being too cutesy.
Since Kaeleigh and I live on opposite ends of the globe for the time being, these Lookbooks have actually, in a way, become a bonding moment for us when they come out. We share our excitement, look it over, and then discuss what we think are the hits and misses. It's a kind of electronic version of the crafty conversations we used to have frequently together, usually on my couch, a cat on each of our laps and projects in hand.
What's exciting about these reviews is that we each are going to weigh in on our faves and not-so-faves. We hope you'll weigh in as well; after all, it's all part of what makes yarncrafting so fun!
Let's go through the Lookbook item by item!
Knit Stripes Wee Pullover and Hat: What a great start! The pullover especially melts my heart and has my mind going over all the great colour combos that this sweater work work well in.
Log Cabin Crochet Baby Blanket: This simple crochet blanket looks great. I love how the design could easily work for bigger kids and adults as well! Worked mainly in Half Double Crochet, making this blanket could get a bit dull if it weren't for the clever way this blanket is constructed. This blanket is worked from the inside out, with each new block crocheted on to the previous ones. This idea is so simple yet so neat! And what's even better is that means there's no sewing. I HATE sewing!
ABC's and 123's Crochet Pillows: Here's where you could say Yarnspirations was being a bit modest when they said this Lookbook had only 8 new patterns. This pillow pattern includes instructions with charts for all the letters of the alphabet PLUS numbers 0-9. In the short time that this Lookbook has been released, I have already seen the internet go wild for these pillows! They don't get my motor running as much, but I understand why others would like them for adding personalized finishing touches to kids rooms.
Cozy Crochet Hoodie: Holy smokes, this little hoodie really has me excited! I love the look of the design, the button placement, and the cute little pockets! I think when I make one, I'll leave out the pompom. It's just not doing much for me for whatever reason.
#NAPS Crochet Blanket: This trendy baby blanket is a bit of a miss, to me, despite my own enthusiasm for naps! This pattern is worked mostly in Half Double Crochets. After reading it through, I have no idea why Yarnspirations graded this an Intermediate level pattern! This seems like a beginner project to me, and a good one for those wanting to practice changing colours.
Crochet Royalty Play Crowns: This is a cute, easy project to work up. The grey crown gave me a chuckle - it reminds me of Jughead from Archie Comics!
Purrfect Crochet Play Rug: This is a pattern that appeals greatly to me as a cat lover! Modern Nursery be darned, I think I could fit this into my home decor with ease. This cute kitty rug would work up quickly and easily. And then, you have a rug that's a kitty head, which makes life just that much better than it was before!
Head in the Clouds Knit Pillow: These happy little clouds are adorable! I love their little grins and their eyelashes. They're rated as easy, which makes me think even a novice knitter like myself could handle taking a crack at them. Knit up in Bernat Pipsqueak yarn, they look so soft and cozy!
Bernice's stand out patterns:
Favourite pattern: Cozy Crochet Hoodie
Gotta make it for myself: Purrfect Crochet Play Rug
Makes me wish I was better at knitting: Knit Stripes Wee Pullover
No thank you, please: #NAPS Crochet Blanket
Kaeleigh's stand out patterns:
Favourite pattern: Knit Stripes Wee Pullover and Hat
Gotta make it for myself: Head in the Clouds Knit Pillow
Makes me wish it was my size: Cozy Crochet Hoodie
No thank you, please: #NAPS Crochet Blanket (we agree on this one for sure; hashtags just aren't my jam!)
#NAPS Crochet Blanket: This trendy baby blanket is a bit of a miss, to me, despite my own enthusiasm for naps! This pattern is worked mostly in Half Double Crochets. After reading it through, I have no idea why Yarnspirations graded this an Intermediate level pattern! This seems like a beginner project to me, and a good one for those wanting to practice changing colours.
Crochet Royalty Play Crowns: This is a cute, easy project to work up. The grey crown gave me a chuckle - it reminds me of Jughead from Archie Comics!
Purrfect Crochet Play Rug: This is a pattern that appeals greatly to me as a cat lover! Modern Nursery be darned, I think I could fit this into my home decor with ease. This cute kitty rug would work up quickly and easily. And then, you have a rug that's a kitty head, which makes life just that much better than it was before!
Head in the Clouds Knit Pillow: These happy little clouds are adorable! I love their little grins and their eyelashes. They're rated as easy, which makes me think even a novice knitter like myself could handle taking a crack at them. Knit up in Bernat Pipsqueak yarn, they look so soft and cozy!
Bernice's stand out patterns:
Favourite pattern: Cozy Crochet Hoodie
Gotta make it for myself: Purrfect Crochet Play Rug
Makes me wish I was better at knitting: Knit Stripes Wee Pullover
No thank you, please: #NAPS Crochet Blanket
Kaeleigh's stand out patterns:
Favourite pattern: Knit Stripes Wee Pullover and Hat
Gotta make it for myself: Head in the Clouds Knit Pillow
Makes me wish it was my size: Cozy Crochet Hoodie
No thank you, please: #NAPS Crochet Blanket (we agree on this one for sure; hashtags just aren't my jam!)
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