Review on 🧶 Enchanting Creations: Knitting and Crochet Delights for Fashion or Décor by Kristen Simpson

These are great patterns if you are very skinny and look like 1920's firecrackers. For the most part, they're very "historical" (think Victoria Magazine) and most of us won't wear them anywhere. The robe is good, but why invest so much money and effort into something that gets dirty and loses its appearance pretty quickly once it gets caught (that's why I don't knit socks, but that's just me)? The shrug would be an exception and made from a different yarn it would make a good beach cover up. But most need to adjust the pattern to fit the size. A few disturbing points: The lack of size mentioned is enough for the photo only from certain angles, and some are repetitive; several close-ups of stitch patterns. It might be possible to add pattern repeats (e.g. multiples of 3 plus 2) so you can use the stitch patterns on other projects - this can often make the book more attractive. for non-model knitters. Instead of blanks and additional pictures, it would be better if there were written instructions for patterning openwork patterns, as well as diagrams - not everyone likes diagrams. The finished product diagrams were confusing and didn't include all the required measurements. Check it out at the library before you buy. for non-model knitters. Instead of spaces and additional images, it would be better if there were written instructions for patterning openwork patterns, as well as diagrams - not everyone likes diagrams. The finished product diagrams were confusing and didn't include all the required measurements. Check it out at the library before you buy. for non-model knitters. Instead of blanks and additional pictures, it would be better if there were written instructions for patterning openwork patterns, as well as diagrams - not everyone likes diagrams. The finished product diagrams were confusing and didn't include all the required measurements. Check it out at the library before you buy. for non-model knitters. Instead of blanks and additional pictures, it would be better if there were written instructions for patterning openwork patterns, as well as diagrams - not everyone likes diagrams. The finished product diagrams were confusing and didn't include all the required measurements. Check it out at the library before you buy. for non-model knitters. Instead of blanks and additional pictures, it would be better if there were written instructions for patterning openwork patterns, as well as diagrams - not everyone likes diagrams. The finished product diagrams were confusing and didn't include all the required measurements. Check it out at the library before you buy.