Leisure Arts Infant Boots and Hats

Its that time of year when it seems like every time you turn around there is a baby shower. There are things every mom to be needs like diapers but they also need adorable hand made things for the baby on the way. Leisure Arts has a book out called Infant Boots and Hats and this book does not disappoint! The book has a total of 6 sets of hats and boot crochet patterns and all for $3.99 for the digital and $5.99 for the paper back book. That is only .50 cents per pattern for the paper back copy! These are patterns that you can do for girls and boys so I really feel that you are getting a real bang for your buck. 

The patterns are adorable!! My favorite is the Lacy Boot and Hat set that is in the photo above. I would say a slightly seasoned crocheter to advanced crocheter would enjoy this set of patterns. The patterns are all listed as an "easy level". I will say while I think the patterns are simple they are not thoroughly explained in some aspects. An example of this is on the boots. The boot patterns do not explain which direction to crochet after joining so going the wrong way will cause your toe area to be in the wrong place and cause frustration. However it just takes a few minutes of looking at your project and you realize which way to go. 

All the patterns use a worsted weight #4 yarn, I am almost positive EVERYONE has a skein of that laying around their house and this book gives you a great reason to use it. I also want to add I really like how they go over the yarn used on the last page. This is so important.... If you are not able to use the yarn used it is very important to know what type of yarn used so you can find an alternate that will give you the same drape. If you are unsure of a great alternative I highly suggest www.yarnsub.com. I love the font size of the patterns. The book is set up up with each pattern having a shopping list section that tells you how many colors you will need, the size hook and any additional supplies you will need. 

You can see all the patterns in the set here.

I do find the yardage estimates on the patterns to be pretty close. On the Lacy Cuff Boots and Hat pattern the estimated yardage was 170 yards. I made the hat and the boot and got gauge and used 150 yards. I do however wish it gave the estimate of yarn needed in each color so you could work from leftovers in stash.

The back of the book has a general instructions area that has things like abbreviations, symbols/terms, pattern level guide, a brief explanation of gauge, goes over markers, yarn weight guide, crochet hook guide, yarn information on the yarn used in the patterns and how to do the techniques used in the patterns with some visual aids. 

Since the book is written for INFANT boots and hats the patterns only come in two sizes. The sizes are distinguished by color and (). According to Leisure Arts the patterns are sized :"Small (2 inches wide by 3 inches long) and Medium (2 inches by 3.5 inches) and the hat patterns are in one size to fit a 16 inches head circumference."

So far I have made two hats from the book and one set of shoes. The patterns I have made are the Lacy Boot and Hat and the Casual Hat. I think they both are adorable. While the Lacy set is more feminine I do think the casual set can be geared to any gender with a simple change of colors. Really the Lacy set is the only set that is more feminine the others could really go either way with the colors you choose. In conclusion I really think for the money this is a great book to own. If you do not have the need to make baby gifts for your own little ones they make wonderful gifts. If you are interested in this book you can buy it here. This is my affiliate link which means if you purchase from this link I make a small profit from your purchase. There is nothing that gets charged extra to you it just lets Leisure Arts know I told you about their product. 

Thank you for reading and Happy Yarning...