Gr 2-4 –Softly hued, whimsical color illustrations are superimposed on sharp, vivid color photos in this eye-catching introduction. In step-by-step fashion, children will learn how (with adult guidance) to crochet a pen or pencil topper, cute critters, flowers, a bag, and more.

Adorable mice guide children throughout with their “Pip Says” and “Peg Says” tips. Activities include stitching seams, following a pattern/chart, crocheting with stripes, decreasing/increasing, double crochet, crocheting in circles, and fixing mistakes. Each project includes a list of materials, a chart (which the book claims is the easiest type of crochet pattern), and a color photograph of the finished product. Back matter includes templates for cutting the felt pieces that some projects require and information on yarn and one supplier. A solid addition to craft collections.