Edward's Menagerie: Dogs: 50 Canine Crochet Patterns (Volume 3)

(Not happy with amazons quality on this one. my book showed up a little beat up on the edges which was a bummer since I ordered new)But,I just love this book! Im very new to crochet, (literally a few months in) but I’ve seen her books over the past few years and hoped one day I’d be able to read crochet patterns. I finally took the leap when I needed a pattern to make a poodle.I’ve seen some reviews stating they were upset that the dogs body shape was the same and that the breeds were all variations on it... I think that’s pretty obvious from the photos, so that was no surprise to me, and actually something i was looking for. It’s much less daunting to get familiar with all the basic parts and just change up the details.I did struggle a little reading some parts of the pattern. but again, I am new to crochet, and I’ve only ever read one other crochet pattern book and tested it, (right before I bought this one) so it May just be a learning curve. I just don’t find it as easy to read as the other author I have. That being said, new as I am, after a few tries I was able to figure it out on my own. So you don’t need to be an expert for this book. She has the book split up into beginner and advanced patterns. I love all the photos and sections of explanation. Also, even though this book is UK, I haven’t found yet a teason to translate her terms into US like I have had to do in my other UK pattern book..My children are already asking for her birds version of this, and her monsters one. So I have a feeling this is just the start of something.

I love the book but I hate the way it was shipped. It was shipped in a plastic type bag and was slightly damaged in route. The book still has the same great style of Kerry Lord but I don't like the slight damage to its spine

The book layout is great. Real dogs posing with their stuffed counterparts are adorable.

This is one of my favorite crochet books ever! I work in Healthcare and these patterns are easy to follow and quick enough that I can make puppies for my longterm patients. I've even been able to do small modifications to change the patterns just enough to suit each individual project. There are so many patterns, well worth the money!!

This collection has so many different dog breeds! I gives step by step instructions on how to complete any of the projects as well as how to personalize them with markings from your own pet. Each dog is a great little version of the real thing! So cute! Each pattern has the same standard body and legs, then it gives you instructions on making it look just like the breed. Already made a poodle for a friend who has 2 now and has had several in the past. She loved it!

Easy to read patterns, fun to make, came out exactly the way the picture showed

I got it for the German shepherd but not exactly impressed with that particular pattern, however many of the other dogs are simply adorable. The patterns are easy to follow and yes, the bodies are mostly the same, which I’ve seen complaints of, but really, who cares? The dogs all look different and many are spot on in cuteness and likeness. Actually found one that I absolutely had to make for a family member who lost their 3 legged pup to cancer last year and they were so pleased with it.

I love these projects though I haven’t had time to make them yet.I will update if they aren’t as well written as they look.