Rating: 5 out of 5 stars

So adorable! I instantly liked this crochet pattern book. It’s about a doll named Betty (my name) and her cat, Bert. There are many patterns for the doll and some for Bert as well. So many little details. There’s even little crochet purses!! Outfits for every occasion and season. A very fun pattern book!

NetGalley, Betty Klinzing

This book is a joy, and I recommend it to anybody interested in this type of crocheting, dolls, illustrations, crafts, or looking for a special kind of gift. Looking through it brings a smile to my face, and I’m sure it will do the same for you, and that is something we sorely need at the moment. A fabulous gift and a fun project to take on.

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Amigurumi Style Crochet: by Cara Medus was just amazing and I loved it. This book shows you, in great detail with clear guidelines and illustrations throughout on how to make Betty & Bert and Dress them in Vintage Inspired Crochet Doll's Clothes and Accessories in a fifties theme.

NetGalley, Nessa Thompson

Rating: 5 out of 5 stars

This book is amazing! I love the layout and how easy the instructions are to follow. The crochet patterns are fun and like nothing I’ve ever seen before.

NetGalley, Rachel Dial

This is a very fun and in depth look at crocheting dolls.

NetGalley, Alexis Adams

This is an excellent guide for those who want to make dolls with crochet. In addition to instructions for creating the doll, it also has patterns for numerous clothes, shoes, and accessories, as well as instructions for a companion cat (and accompanying clothes and accessories for it).

As I usually find with crochet books, the patterns were occasionally hard to follow, but that was probably a function of my limited experience with crochet rather than a fault of the book, though I would have appreciated more specifics and in-progress photos occasionally. I wouldn't say this book is exactly for beginners, but probably works well at an intermediate level a little bit above me. Many of the accessories involve very detailed small work, so anyone using this book will want to build up experience with simpler projects first.

NetGalley, Christy Box

Rating: 5 out of 5 stars

Such an amazing crochet pattern book, full of cute characters. This book is wonderful, well illustrated, easy to follow instructions with patterns that are clear. It’s well laid out and I just loved the vintage style, it would be a big hit with me and my fellow crocheters. Just adorable and retro.

NetGalley, Tara Keating

This is an amazing crochet book and I dream I will one day be competent enough in crochet to be able to make the items in this book as they are absolutely adorable! I loved the hair curlers and thought this was a very unique touch!

NetGalley, Natalie Horman

Super cute... Make your Betty doll, then make all of her outfits, her cat, her cats carrier or bed. It’s all here. You can even make her with her curlers in! Very vintage feeling. Probably targeting adults more than kids, but both would appreciate these dolls, kids because it is a doll with a cat and extra clothes. Adults for the vintage / nostalgic feel.

Easy to follow.

NetGalley, Ramie Pace

The patterns in this book are unlike any that I have seen in any other patterns. I like that they are not necessarily for young people but more for display and adults. The pictures are very useful and help with understanding what to do on the various steps. The outfits are adorable. I love the curlers in the one dolls hair.

NetGalley, Sheryl Hedervare

Clear instructions and great choice to make... A great choice of book with lovely characters.

NetGalley, Helen Finch

Rating: 5 out of 5 stars

I learned to crochet when I was 8 years old, that was many years ago. Today's crochet addicts, or fiber artists if you will, have so many more creative outlets available. Amigurumi is just one of the exciting branches of the craft known mostly for the blankets on the back of the couch. Although designers, like Cara Medus give us decidedly different patterns for our enjoyment. These dolls and their accessories may look difficult but the instructions are clear and easy to follow with many hints and tips along the way. Not only will you be surprised how easy it is to accomplish the dolls but your friends and family will be impressed too. After all, this is not the same crochet young girls learned all those years ago. Have fun expanding your art.

NetGalley, Denice Langley

I love the variety of clothing patterns to make for the doll along with multiple hairstyles. There are even multiple versions of the cat. The inner structure makes the doll able to be posed as well. The photos show the assembly for the more fiddly steps. This would be a great project to make as a gift for a child to keep.

NetGalley, Karen Ellsworth

Rating: 5 out of 5 stars

The beginning of the book has pictures of the completed doll for each chapter. The first chapter describes the amigurumi method of crochet. This includes details on how the different crochet stitches look (with a close-up photo of each), hook sizes and tensions, decreasing methods, use of lining fabric, toy filling, and finishing.

Each project includes photos of the finished craft, a general description with measurements and supply list, tips, and crochet instructions. There are photos for most steps, especially the more complex ones. The end of the book includes a list of abbreviations, list of materials needed and stores that stock them, and a large section of charts with symbol keys for each chapter/project that show specifics for each component (e.g. hair in a bun, bed jacket, handbag, joining the legs) including diagrams with stitch type and other directions. The author recommends caramedus.com ("Betty and Bert" section) for tutorial videos if additional help is needed.

Note: this book uses UK terms throughout Per the author, these projects are best for those with some amigurumi crochet experience. That said, the instructions are very straightforward with some alternatives to complete certain aspects in a more simple way, so I think if you practice a bit (lots of free tutorials online for the basics) and/or have a more experienced mentor to help out as needed, the projects can be attempted even if your skill/experience level is lower.

NetGalley, Maria Soldatenkov

A vibrant, enjoyable little craft book.

The book has easy to follow instructions to create a range of toys/toy accessories.

It also covers basic stitches and techniques so users don't need to be advanced in their crochet skills.

NetGalley, Alison Kennedy

These patterns look amazing. As an amigurumi artist of 10 years, I love patterns with more advanced shapes and tiny details. I'm particularly impressed with the shaping of each doll's body. I would love to create my own Betty some day!

NetGalley, Justine Dalipe

Rating: 5 out of 5 stars

What a FANTASTIC book this is going to give me many many years of pleasure something I can refer to easy to follow BRILLIANT thank you at these bizarre times with the Corona virus.

NetGalley, Jeanie Mckinlay

Rating: 5 out of 5 stars

I was blown away by how much detail and care has gone into creating the book, not only by the quality of the images but by the simple but well put together instructions to create each project within the book. Being new to Crocheting I found a couple of projects to give a go. Will definitely be looking out for more craft books by Cara.

NetGalley, Natalie Drury