Crochet Monsters by Megan Lapp

 

Reviewed by Jeanne

Monsters with horns, monsters with a single eye, monsters with eyes on stalks, monsters with teeth, monsters with tongues sticking out—all sorts of amazing creatures adorn the cover of Crochet Monsters by Megan Lapp.  I was drawn in by their expressions and the bright colors and had to pick up this book.  Just look at those faces!

Inside the book, there are instructions for various body types as well as body parts to let a crafter mix and match to create a unique creature.  The cover featured shiny plastic eyes on the monsters but there are also instructions on how to do crocheted versions.  I love that the photos showed versions of the same parts and/or monsters done in different colors and with different accessories to give an idea of what effects one can get.

For example, one page has 15 different types of teeth for your monster: sharp, human, rounded, fangs, flat, pointy, close together, far apart, squared, long short—you name it.  Instructions for each are given.

The photographs are just glorious.  It’s amazing how expressive the little faces are. I was totally charmed.

There’s just one problem.

I don’t crochet.

That certainly didn’t stop me from enjoying this book.  It’s so creative and just fun to look at. If you are creative, there are lots of ideas to explore in this book.  I think the designs could be adapted to artwork, sewn toys, clay, or other mediums.

Or, like me, you could just admire.