Dumpling Cats: Crochet and Collect Them All! (Dover Crafts: Crochet)

Great book, I’ve successfully made one cat even though I’m a beginner and look forward to making more of them

These patterns are easy to read and fun to make. They are in American terminology (so SC not DC) but I haven’t found it difficult to translate as I am crocheting. The book does have a page of brief stitch descriptions, but if you are new to crochet, i’d buy a reference book too (like the “Handbook of Crochet Stitches” which has diagrams of how to make the basic stitches). The cats that I have already made, have been very popular with my daughter and her friends - who can resist those cute eyes and rounded bodies? There are 25 cat patterns (some in costume) and 3 bonus patterns of accessories. Each pattern is written out (instead of a diagram) and has clear photos to illustrate important steps in making the cats.As well as a crochet hook and wool, you will also need stitch markers, black round safety eyes and toy filling to create your dumpling cats. These don’t have whiskers, but I have used thin hemp cord for headers to create whiskers on mine.

This is yet another American crochet book with no indication of its origin on the sales page. The patterns are fairly cute but not as interesting as I expected. To be honest I'm not entirely sure I'll keep this - I'm a learner and I think that the American terminology might be a bit confusing so I'll need to think about it.Arrived when it should have done.

Have started making one of the cats in this book and so far it is looking quite good and looks like the picture, pattern is easy to follow even for someone relatively new to crochet (I started crocheting in February this year)

Great book and easy to follow instructions. Very pleased

Brilliant! Such a cute and well put together book.

Disappointing to find things like a 'daisy cat' inside when the cover shows no sign our anything out of the ordinary. There are a few nonsensical cats in the book. Not what was expected