Let's Go Camping!: Crochet Your Own Adventure

I have a crochet fetish and I am always looking for projects that are not my grandmother's crochet patters. So, I love, love, love this book. Yes, it is geared a little more for beginners, but the challenge comes in constructing the items. Sometimes it is fun to zone out with a simple and quick project that does not require a lot of counting or complicated stitches to concentrate on. I will be starting the camper here shortly (have to finish my current project first), but I cannot wait! My daughter (4) is so excited to play in the camper with her Lego-sized people. Don't pass this one up.

It's such a cute little book! I love the ideas. If you are an experienced or advanced crocheter, you might be able to figure these out without the instructions, but I like the pictures and ideas it gave me. It's a small little book and easy to tuck in a purse or yarn bag. Can't wait to create little vintage trailers! Perfect for baby shower or young children's gifts.

I love this book! I'm going to make a bunch of play camping gear for my son. Please be advised, the book is not American, so if you are from the USA, you need to translate the patterns. That's simple enough: DC in UK patterns(or Australian since that's where this was published) is a SC in American terms. There is a how to section in the front with photos to help with that confusion too.

LOVE, LOVE, LOVE this book! Don't let the small size of this book fool you! There are TONS of amazing patterns in here! I've made about 20% of what's in here and I love every single project. I can't wait to make them all. One thing I have to caution is that this book uses UK terminology. So if you are from the states, remember to use the correct conversions or your projects won't come out right.

I purchased this on a whim because I was drawn in by the Camper pattern, and I wanted to make it for a dear friend of mine. Pros: * Great Photographs - each page with one of the little set ups made me smile because it was just so adorable! * Good directions - the directions were very direct and informative. It's everything you'd want an instructional book to be. Cons: * Simplistic patterns - if you are new to crochet, this would probably go in the "Pros" list for you. If you're not new to crochet, you can probably look at the photographs and just about estimate the size and shape something needs to be and make it freehand. I could make the tents and a large number of the items in this book without the patterns. * Not all items are crochet - again, this isn't necessarily a bad thing, but for me it wasn't what I had expected. I knew that there was going to be reinforcement of some sort, but I expected a "cozy" variation with something like interfacing or batting, but instead I was instructed to use cardboard. Modifications made: * I ended up making the "cozy" versions with interfacing and batting, and my friend adored the camper I made her (especially since it can now double up as a cushion!) Should you buy: It really depends. YES - If you're looking for something to do with kids, or make something for kids that's perfectly to scale to some of their favorite plastic toys (Polly Pocket, Shopkins, Lego figures, Duplo figures, My Littlest Pet Shop, etc.), AND you're relatively new to crochet, or toy making, then this is a pretty good guide. It's exact and informative. NO - You can easily find substitute patterns online, or even estimate the pattern yourself just by looking at the photographs if you're experienced in crochet and toy making. This book has a Look Inside feature, and if it seems like something you'd like, go for it! It supports an artist and her fine work.

I love this book!! My favorite pattern is for the Camper Trailer....so much detail inside (and the side folds down doll-house style)! It's like a little carry-case with cabinets, bunk beds, and accessories. Most of the items are perfectly scaled for Playmobile and Lego people and pet figures (which is just awesome as I have many). There are even clothing and teeny doll accessories to make! There are some crocheting instructions in the book, but basic crochet experience/knowledge is helpful. Because of the smaller scale of these projects it is a great way to use up your yarn scraps too!

Such a cute little book! Patterns are well written and clear, with nice pictures.

I weave, knit, sew but crochet has always confused me! I am in the process of making the caravan and so far I am feeling confident about crocheting! I am living and traveling in a camper/caravan so this project is especially fun. I am in the US and here's what I am using: Grace by Patons which is a mercerized cotton.; tacky glue for construction; sugar & cream cotton for interior accessories. I will be consulting the author's errata page because I can't figure out how and when to attach the front but other than that the directions have been excellent. Thank you, Kate Burning for getting me crocheting at last!