Essential crochet pattern book for beginners and intermediate crocheters. It has patterns for wearables for everyone. Great instructions and pictures. My favorites are the Kaleidoscope Slouch, Feng Shui Wrap, and the (Sweet) Dreamcatcher. Definitely a pattern book for the crochet collection.

The version I reviewed appears to be a partial so this is just for that. From what I see the patterns look clear and easy to follow. The finished products don’t appear to be all that unusual but that would be difficult to do when limited by one day. I think this would be a good book for new crocheters looking to use up some yarn or to be able to make a lot of things in a short time.

I have been doing crochet for many years and am always on the lookout for a new book.
This book would be suitable for an advanced beginner. It is full of fun, quick projects including wearables.

I liked that most projects were for worsted weight (some bulky) and the suggested yarns were commercially available-making the projects accessible for most price points.

I also liked that there was a tunisian project (head/ear wrap) which would be a good introduction/small project to learn tunisian.

I'll start this off with saying that I have been crocheting for about 15 years now, have written several patterns myself, and consider myself to be fairly advanced (just to make it clear where I'm coming from :) ).

I think that this would be a great book for someone who feels fairly comfortable with the basics, but is looking to expand their knowledge, or for someone who has at least intermediate skill who is looking for some inspiration. The easiest way to improve with a yarn craft, IMO, is to find some fun patterns and just throw yourself into it, and I think this book works well for that!

The way that the patterns were written were clear, and the instructions easy to follow. There was a good variety of different projects, some harder and some easier. Overall, I'd suggest at least checking this one out from the library, or it would be great as part of a gift basket of crochet things!

This book has a ton of quick and fun ideas of crochet projects. These are perfect if you are short on time and don't want to spend weeks on a project. I felt like as a beginner a few of the "easy" ones were still a bit too hard but that is probably just my lack of skill.

The book is full of the kind of projects you'd expect in a collection of quick projects -- hats, cowls, small bags, and fingerless mittens. A couple of them intrigued me, but if you already have a shelf full of crochet books there might not be much fresh inspiration here. Many of the patterns call for yarns that are easy to find at the local craft store, which is definitely a plus.

Crochet in a Day: 42 Fast & Fun Projects contains several crochet projects that are meant to be worked up in one day. I myself don’t really ever look for the time a crochet project will take but these types of projects are nice for when you are looking for something a little faster and easier. I would say the patterns here are for beginners and on and some of the patterns are a little bit more advanced using techniques like Tunisian crochet.
The sections included are Hats and Headbands, Wraps and Other Wearables, Bags and Totes, Kitchen and Dining and Living. There are several projects to choose from like a coffee cup cozie, a hanging plant holder, a wine tote, a coin purse, hats, scarves and fingerless gloves. There is also a stitch guide at the end of reference. I am not a big fan of the cover however, I feel like it could be more eye catching somehow.

A few of my favorite patterns included are the Dreamy Poncho and the Tablet Cozy. The patterns all look clearly written and there are photos to go with each. These projects would also make great gift ideas.

All in all, Crochet in a Day: 42 Fast & Fun Projects by Salena Baca, Danyel Pink and Emily Truman would make a nice addition to a crocheter’s pattern collection.

Crochet in a Day by Salena Baca, Danyel Pink, and Emily Truman features 42 crochet projects. The projects are divided into themes. While there are many great projects, my favorite is the puffy dishcloth. All of the sections have several projects that would be great to make for yourself or gifts. The patterns have clear instructions and prominently displayed yarn weight. I prefer crochet books that give a yarn weight along with a suggested brand. It makes it easy for me to substitute with what I have on hand or can easily purchase. Another bonus for me is the visual index at the end of the book. I can see myself turning to this book over and over when I need a quick project!

A simple book filled with quick easy designs. As a crocheter, I love one day projects. Sometimes I don’t have patience for longer one. All of these projects are simple and straightforward, perfect for beginners or more advanced just looking for something quick. Not to mention, there is a wide variety of project beyond just the typical hats.

Crochet in a day is a collection of various patterns. Most appear to be intermediate patterns. Some of them are really cute and I will give them a try. There is a very nice balance of photos and instructions which is very important when giving a crochet pattern.

A lovely book full of easy crochet patterns that are fast to make. Very well written instructions and photographs. I've already made the Feng Shui Wrap!!

This was a very nice book. I thought the information presented was well laid out and flowed well. I really enjoyed reading it and want to try and start trying out some of the patterns.

The directions in this book are clear, the projects using largely standard yarns. Nothing too fussy or hard to find. The end products are perhaps a bit boxy, but that's typical of quick projects.

This is a good gift book for the newer beginning crochet crafter. It has 42 projects that are generally available. The pictures are colorful and clear, the instructions are simple and well explained and the book is organized and easy to use. The visual index at the end of the book is particularly useful. Many of the projects use 1 skein or less for the projects. The patterns cover many areas from hats, scarves, place mats etc. I received a copy of this ARC in exchange for a fair and honest review.

With this book, you can crochet everything from a flower hat to a phone cover. Instructions for each project include difficulty ratings and suggested yarns. Directions seem easy to follow (I'm a knitter, not a crocheter, but reading patterns is similar, and these seem fairly straightforward).

The book is really nice. 42 Patterns are quite a lot of projects to keep any crocheter entertained.

Some of them seem bigger than what you would expect from a "one-day" project, but I just see it as extras.

I haven't had the opportunity to make any of the projects, so I don't know if they're all correct, but they seem like they're fine. But until you work on a specific pattern, or unless you're a tech editor that can do all the math in your head to know if everything is correct, is not easy to know.

Photos are nice, but they could have included more detailed photos.

Overall, nice book, and many projects to add to your library of patterns.

This book is everything the name and cover imply: 42 fast and fun projects that can be crocheted in under a day. For the majority of the patterns, even a slightly more advanced beginner would be able to complete them that quickly. There is a variety of pattern types, from clothes to hats to household, etc. A big thing to know in advance is that every pattern is written out but not charted out (I know some people can only read one or the other).

I have been crocheting and creating since about 2003 when I learned at a college resident hall event. Over the last few years I've gained a new mastery in reading patterns and am about to embark on designing my own patterns. I wanted to look at this book to see how crochet books compare to blog posts, Instagram, Ravelry patterns, and Facebook groups.

The patterns written in this book are high quality. They have been written with a high level of clarity, which is VERY important when providing ONLY written instructions. The photos provided where my biggest complaint in this book. They did not live up to the visual medium that is Instagram; if you are going to publish a book, gorgeous photos are a MUST! The thing I felt was missing the most with photos were pattern details, like showing a button hole, seam work, or tricky construction details. The photos provided across patterns were not consistent as some gave close up of stitch work and others were oddly cropped pictures of the item. Blocking was also needed in several of the designs to really make the quality of the product pop.

The patterns in this book are not all new. Many of them have been previously published in magazines or on Ravelry.

Overall this book would be an excellent for an intermediate crocheter who already loves the designs of any of these designers. I did enjoy that there was a Tunisian design included and would have loved to see at least one in each section next time. I did not see any "must have" patterns in this book. From this book I did gain three new designers to follow on Instagram and if they design something I must have I definitely won't miss out! The quality of the pattern writing all three designers have shown in this book will reduce any hesitation I have on buying one of their patterns.

This approachable crochet collection will give a crocheter who need some quick gift projects a lot of great ideas. The projects are all photographed on or with real people, and are made out of colorful and easily sourced yarns. The focus here is on making useful items quickly, so this is not the kind of aspirational, eye-candy book that flies off a display, but one which will serve a population of practical crafters well. Recommended for larger library crochet sections.

I am always looking for projects to do in one day. Love the selections presented in this book. I will be doing a few of these soon.