Reviewing Snuggle And Play Crochet by Carolina Guzman Benitez

Title: Snuggle And Play Crochet
Author: Carolina Guzman Benitez
Genre: Non Fiction, Crafts, Crochet
First published: October 6th 2017
Publisher: Sewandso
Finished reading: September 22nd 2017
Pages: 100

I wasn’t originally going to review this book on my blog, mostly because I never review hobby books, but I’ve decided to make an exception for this one. Why? Basically, Snuggle And Play Crochet is the reason I now consider myself completely addicted to crochet. There is one thing for sure: the whole slump thing at least helped me find a whole different new hobby to enjoy whenever I need a little break from reading. I even made a Ravelry account for those who crochet/knit as well: you can find me at yvo88 if you want to add me.

So, what is Snuggle And Play Crochet all about? It’s a crafts book where Carolina Guzman Benitez shares 20 different patterns to make the most adorable toys in the form of different animals or dolls. The best part is that each one has a lovey option as well, and they make the perfect gift for the little ones. I tried quite a few of the patterns myself and they are quite easy to follow even for a crochet newbie like myself. I do have to say I had to make some minor adaptions especially to the headsize of the teddybear, because I didn’t like the head-body proportion. But that is only a minor complaint to what are otherwise adorable patterns.

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I already gifted two of these (the monkey and dog) and they were a huge success. The new monkey owner hasn’t been born yet, but what I can tell is that it was love at first sight between the doggie and my friend’s little girl. ❤

In short, if you like doing crochet and need a gift for a pregnant friend or young children, this book is a little goldmine. I still consider myself a crochet newbie, so I could really appreciate the helpful explanations of the different stitches and how to put the different parts together as well.

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WWW Wednesdays #156 – September 27th

WWW WEDNESDAYS is a weekly meme hosted by Sam @ Taking On A World Of Words and is all about answering the three questions below.

• WHAT ARE YOU CURRENTLY READING?

I’m currently close to finishing Bentwhistle The Dragon: A Threat From The Past by Paul Cude, a YA fantasy read with dragons. The pace is quite slow, but there is no doubt that the worldbuilding is extensive with a lot of attention to details and descriptions. I’m also about to start Heartless by Marissa Meyer, a story I’ve been wanting to read for months… I’m really looking forward to that one. IT by Stephen King I decided to put temporarily on hold until October so I can finish some other books first… Plus, it’s probably the perfect Halloween read for next month in the first place right? 😉

• WHAT DID YOU RECENTLY FINISH READING?

1. Flowers For Algernon by Daniel Keyes (4,5/5 stars) REVIEW 28/09
I wasn’t sure what to expect when I picked up my copy of Flowers For Algernon, but I’m more than happy with what I found. The writing is simply brilliant, as both the progress reports and the prose itself give the perfect insight of what happens to Charlie during the experiment. The way others react to Charlie during different stages of the experiment is both intriguing and unfortunately very accurate as well. Hopefully an eye opener! Flowers For Algernon is able to provoke strong emotions and is utterly heartbreaking in the end.

2. Snuggle And Play Crochet by Carolina Guzman Benitez (4,5/5 stars) NO REVIEW
These patterns are absolutely adorable! I will be looking forward creating at least a few of these as gifts for a few of my friends who have either young children or are about to be parents… I’m having a feeling the loveys will be a huge success, although the plush animals are adorable as well. I’m still a crochet newbie, so I could really appreciate the helpful explanations of the different stitches and how to put the different parts together!

3. Her Last Secret by Barbara Copperthwaite (3,5/5 stars) REVIEW 29/09
This psychological thriller is mostly a character-driven story and the pace was a lot slower than expected. I struggled a little in the beginning, both because of the pace and my lack of connection to the characters, but the second half of the story more than made up for it. I loved the countdown idea and how slowly more of the present day event is revealed… And the final part is more than shocking! The story will make you think a lot of things and suspect a lot of people, but I can garantuee you won’t guess the final truth about what really happened.

4. The Lifeboat by Charlotte Rogan (3/5 stars) REVIEW 01/10
I’ve only just finished this one so I need a little time to think… It’s a character-driven story set in 1914 on a lifeboat, where the characters have to survive after their cruiseship sinks on the way to New York. The pace is quite slow and I’m not a fan of the characters, but the historical setting is quite well done and it shows in the way the characters interact as well. Nothing much happens during the story though. I’m still on the fence about this one to be honest.

• WHAT DO YOU THINK YOU’LL READ NEXT?

I’m picking up Murder Game by Caroline Mitchell next even though the publish date is still relatively far away… I’m dying to find out how the series continues.  Another ARC I need to pick up soon is Halfway by Lokesh/Anubhav Sharma. I also want to read I Let You Go by Clare Mackintosh; I’ve had that one on my TBR for way too long now. My newest TBR jar pick is still Lilac Girls by Martha Hall Kelly, a historical fiction read which I have been wanting to read for ages so I’m really happy this title popped up.

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