Book Review – Little Crochet Treasures

A Delightful Journey into Crochet Creativity!

Vanessa Mooncie’s Little Crochet Treasures is a must-have for crochet enthusiasts of all skill levels. Whether you’re just starting out or looking for a new challenge, this book offers 18 stunning and imaginative projects that will leave you inspired and eager to pick up your hook.

What sets this book apart is its incredible variety. The projects range from adorable bumblebee brooches and delicate flower corsages to unique cufflinks and tattoo-inspired necklaces. Each item feels like a little work of art, making this book perfect for anyone who loves crafting accessories with a touch of personality.

The organization is fantastic. Divided into four easy-to-navigate sections—brooches; necklaces; hairbands, rings, and charms; and tiepins, cufflinks, and keyrings—you’ll find something for every occasion and style. I especially loved the mod target cufflinks and oak leaf and acorn pendant, which make perfect gifts.

Vanessa’s instructions are clear and well-structured, with hand-drawn charts and detailed patterns that cater to both visual learners and those who prefer written instructions. The techniques section is a real gem, covering everything you need to know to complete the projects confidently.

As a beginner, I found the step-by-step guidance easy to follow, but the more advanced designs gave me something to aspire to as I improve my skills. Experienced crocheters will appreciate the more intricate patterns, like the vintage-inspired tattoo emblem brooches.

The book’s aesthetics deserve a mention too—beautifully laid out with vibrant photography that showcases each project in all its glory. It’s not just a pattern book; it’s a source of inspiration you’ll keep coming back to.

If you’re looking for a creative way to make accessories that stand out, Little Crochet Treasures is worth every penny. It’s not only a joy to use but also a wonderful gift for the crochet lover in your life. I can’t wait to see what Vanessa Mooncie creates next!

Highly recommended for anyone who loves crochet, DIY gifts, or just making something truly unique.

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Also true: you can make this learning fun by turning it into game time.

These printable math puzzles from Living Life and Learning are great to use in the car when you’re on a road trip, or just any time you need a little activity to pass the time. They involve adding numbers up to 10 and include cute summer-themed graphics as well as the numbers.

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Of course math games are even more fun if you take them outside. Hopscotch is a classic outdoor game that can be easily made about math. Just one idea is this skip counting hopscotch idea from Math Geek Mama. Have the kids fill in the numbers and them count them off as they jump. She also has a fun jumping math maze that looks like a lot of fun.

Look We’re Learning has some more fun ideas for math games you can play outside including a beanbag toss, counting treasure hunt and sidewalk chalk math.

Some days it’s too hot to go outside so you might need some indoor math games to play. Math Geek Mama also has a great collection of Lego math games and activities for kids of all ages. Primary Playground has games you can play with Uno cards to learn about numbers, sort colors and more.

Older kids will enjoy the math games using dominoes from Upper Elementary Snapshots.

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