Reviewed by Jeanne
Yep, it’s another book about a craft I don’t do, but what can
I say? I was drawn in by the gorgeous
cover (trust me, the above image does NOT do it justice) and charming images. While I haven’t
yet dipped into “Romantasy,” I have read my share of fantasy books, so I was
immediately intrigued. The cover has two
elf-like characters, which are of course adorable, but when I started looking
at the book I was more taken with some of the other projects, just because they
were a bit more unusual.
The book is divided up into four sections:
For the Passionate Reader (book-related projects like bookmarks
or tablet covers)
Personal Arsenal (objects, such as a skull)
Wear the Fantasy (masks and such)
Fantastical Creatures and Amazing Animals (pretty much what it
says)
The designs are really clever! Each pattern also as a
difficulty rating, which I would find helpful if I ever took up crochet, as well
as a finished size, recommended weight yarn, and the size of crochet hook.
I especially liked the creativity of items like the “poisoned
apple,” the potion bottles (green poison flask and a heart-shaped love potion
bottle), and the skull. Who knew a skull
could look so cute? The mushrooms are
also quite darling. Another personal
favorite is the “Dark Siren,” aka a mermaid who is (okay, I’ll say it)
enchanting. I also love the Wise Raven
figure and the lacy looking mask looked both comfortable and fetching. Of
course, there are a lot of other items, including a dragon, a chalice, and even
a sword but these are the ones that particularly caught my fancy.
If fantasy is your thing and you are crafty (or have a crafty
friend!), you may want to take a look at Romantasy Crochet Club.
