Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for this advanced readers copy. All opinions are honest and my own.

If you have babies/kids in your life, this is a great book to keep coming back to again and again! Patterns were clear and the animals were just so cute!

Is exactly what it says in the title, Amigurumi patterns for Lovey Security Patterns and Matching Toys, which ended up becoming a lot of the same and repetitiveness in the end. I would have loved to see a little more creativity, rather than constant repeats with just slightly different details.
If you love amigurumi and have a lot of babies in your life I'd recommend it.

Such a sweet crochet book. The patterns are easy to understand & follow. A crocheter of any level will love this book.

This is a lovely crochet pattern book full of fun gifts to give to people who are expecting and those with small ones. It has a variety to choose from and there’s sure to be a favorite. I think the frog is great for boys!! In addition, my favorites are the Giraffe and the Hippo! Each pattern has a blanket that you work through with very simple and complete instructions and then it has a section for the pattern for the animals. You can go with their color choice or choose your own based on your needs or your supplies at the moment. These are sure to please little fingers.
I received a copy of this book in exchange for my honest review.

This is a book of fine patterns. They style of animal toy isn't entirely to my taste, but I'm sure many people will get enjoyment from the finished product.

I decided, on reading this book, to learn to read charts, and further, I decided I was only going to read charts from this book. It would be a success if I could learn to crochet from a chart without outside resources. I made the reindeer and an accompanying peaks blanket, and they turned out great! I was very pleased with the outcome.

I'm giving the book three stars because it was an effective teacher (yay!), but since it's purpose is a book of patterns that I'm only slightly above "they're okay" (to me, personally), three stars seems pretty fair.

This book I thought was just about the cutest of shaped items to make for kids-I was wrong, there is so much more included. 30 adorable doll type figures to make and afghans. I can just imagine using these dolls to create imagery places as a child plays with them.
I love at the end of this book it has a section of Basic techniques this had easy to follow guidelines, chart symbols, how to do a magic ring, slip stitch, single crochet and much more.

Snuggle and Play Crochet: 40 Amigurumi Patterns for Lovey Security Blankets and Matching Toys by Carolina Guzman Benitez is a nice collect of crochet projects. Snuggle up with a crochet comforter or play with a colorful character--this unique collection of 40 amigurumi patterns are simple to stitch and super cute! Featuring crochet toy patterns including boy and girl dolls, dogs and cats, bears and bunnies and many more, this amazing collection will give you over 40 different crochet toys to create.

Snuggle and Play Crochet: 40 Amigurumi Patterns for Lovey Security Blankets and Matching Toys is full of cute projects that have me itching to try them, but knowing that amigurumi is just not my thing. I mainly crochet while reading or watching television, so projects that require that much attention and detail are ones I tend to bypass. However, this huge collection just might get me to working making a small menagerie. I know I will be making one or more of the loveys in my near future. There was a good amount of instruction and explanation for those that need it, and that he patterns and charts were accurate and clearly written.

While there are many toy and blanket patterns out there, and in my collection to be honest, I liked this particular selection and the sheer number of options that this collection can take crocheters. I thought the zebra, rhino, and bunny were particularly nice, and know that I will be making the cat (possibly the hippo, fox, and frog) lovey in short order. I really loved all the little details included, the clothes and accessories for the toys. I only wish I had this book when my animal loving daughter was younger, and less likely to pay attention to what I am working on. The only thing I did not like about the patterns, is something I can easily customize on my own finished projects- the angle of the eyebrows. I thought all of the animals and people looked very concerned, and I would change that.

I am only very new to crochet so I was really pleased to see the different range of makes that there are available, whilst I am still a very basic beginner the patterns seem easy to follow and I have lots of ideas now about future makes!

Carolina has outdone herself! I'm a longtime lover of Carolina's patterns and a Facebook fan. This book is an excellent title to add to your collection if you enjoy amigurumi or just want to make some fiber friends for the little ones in your life. The patterns are all based around similar pieces and structures with modifications to make each unique. Several lovely options are presented, but you're free to mix and match those parts as you wish. The illustrations are well done and enhance the crochet directions. Having both written text directions and chart directions enhances the appeal of the book. This is definitely one title you won't want to miss.

Handmade toys were always one of my favorite things to get from grandma. Then they went out of style, but a homemade resurgence is happening. If you are a crocheter and have dreams of making kids smile, this book can help you it. It has multiple fun animal babies like monkeys, pigs, etc to make. Plus the patterns normally come in two styles: full doll, and blanket doll. Maybe if I start now, I could have something done for the holiday.

I received an Advanced Reader Copy from NetGalley for my unbiased opinion of the book. I am loving this crochet book. I was hoping to have my project finished before my review, Luke the Frog is in progress. My skill level is somewhere between beginner and intermediate. It doesn't matter because this book is a dream!! The instructions are very easy to understand and there are plenty of color pictures to help you guide your way. There are sections for chart symbols, stitches, abbreviations, finishing techniques. Also, there are several different options of animals to choose from. I look forward to making them all!!!

These patterns are perfect for crocheters who are ready to move on from beginning projects. Easy, clear instructions are given in charts *and* written-out format (US terminology). I've always wanted to learn to read the charts, and seeing the side-by-side formats was super helpful. I love that the patterns for the blankets are separate from the stuffed animals. Easy to mix, match, and personalize. I'm thoroughly enjoying crocheting these patterns.

This is a great source for wonderful crocheted loveys and stuffed animals for babies and toddlers. Easy to follow instructions and great pictures to help you be successful in giving these patterns a try

What a fabulous book this is, easy to follow, lovely big bright photos and sooooo cute. Could not pick which I wanted to make first - just loved the zebra and the giraffe and the rhino was the sweetest. There are 40 of them and all really easy, very detailed and each have both the written or chart instructions. step by step instructions on sewing details - absolutely gorgeous.

A collection of wonderful crochet patterns to make gifts for babies, from beginner level to more advanced crocheter. All patterns are with written instructions and charts.
Whether you want to crochet a simple granny square blanket or a stuffed pig, you'll find an easy pattern in here.

Well written with really cute patterns! Perfect to find gifts to make for all the little ones in my life. Since it's crochet it goes quickly too. The faces and expressions are so cute!

very cute book with nice ideas and great instructions!

As a pretty new Crocheter - and as pretty new i mean i have done one thing so far!- this book started out a bit of a challenge for me personally BUT i think that is just because i am so new to this craft that it just took me a while to get used to how this author describes what to do because once i got used to it it was super easy to understand what the author wanted me to do.

I also love that she adds a good amount of pictures of the project, as well as small steps in between.
And she shows the pattern in picture form as well as description is.

So no matter what kind of crafter you are -if you are the picture crafter or the description crafter- this book has you covered!

If you want to try to start crocheting animals or blankets? give this book a try!

Love this! Great, simple instruction, and love that I can choose the blanket for the lovey.

Really cute patterns for kids crochet animals. I would definitely purchase this book.