“Crochet Snails & Mushroom Sprites” Craft Book Review Dear Creatives

“Crochet Snails & Mushroom Sprites” Craft Book Review. Stackpole Books sent me a new craft book to review (for free). And although I am a beginner crocheter, my daughter is more advanced. We’ll be sharing our thoughts along with what is in the crochet craft book.

“Crochet Snails & Mushroom Sprites”

Crochet Snails & Mushroom Sprites

This craft book is by Megan Lapp of @CraftyIntensions. She has been creating crochet creatures from her imagination since 2017. She has several craft books previously published. Find them listed at the end of this post.

What is in the book, “Crochet Snails & Mushroom Sprites”?

This book has a whimsical and cute Cottagecore collection of snails and mushrooms. The Mushrooms Sprites, and Snails are in various sizes to crochet. There are endless possibilities. There are even instructions for leashes, reins, and saddles that allow the Mushroom Sprites to take their Sanils on adventures through the meadows and forests.

What Chapters are in the Craft Book?

Crochet snail with a mushroom riding on it

First, there is an introduction. Covering where to begin, materials, tips, and tricks. Mushroom Sprite planning sheet, Snail planning sheet, Glossary of terms and stitches.

Mushrooms and Sprites Pages 15-141 (Covered in these pages: You will see they are broken into categories for making them: Arms, feet and legs, body, and Mushroom caps.)
Small Snails (The pages are broken into categories again to make them through the index, making the instructions you need easy to find.)
Medium Snails
Giant Snails
Saddles and Other Accessories

For each of the Snails and their sizes, it covered body types, shells, and antennae for each size and assembly of them. The chapter index finishes with Acknowledgments and About the Author.

Who is this Crochet Book For?

The patterns are accessible for all skill levels: Beginners to Advanced. The simpler mushroom shapes are for beginners, and the more intricate spiraling shells and color work are for more advanced crocheters.

All the patterns include detailed photos so you can easily follow the instructions to create these enchanted characters. You will use the included photo galleries and planning sheets to design your unique creatures and track your progress. And also use the Glossary of Terms and Stitches for helpful guidance along the way.

Our thoughts on “Crochet Snails & Mushroom Sprites”

The crochet book is laid out in a unique yet thoughtful way, allowing you to pick and choose the right patterns and combinations to create mushrooms or snails. The images and glossary are both beneficial (helpful). With that said, you have to plan what to do and see the page where the instructions are. Then follow along.

As a true beginner, I went to YouTube to help me make certain crochet stitches that I hadn't learned yet. I am a visual learner, and it helps to see someone actually doing the new (to me) stitches. I think it would be beneficial to have crochet basics down.

Example: For me, it's hard to count stitches when I am focused on learning the stitch. I hope that makes sense. Also, I tend to get frustrated, as normally I pick things up pretty quickly, but with crochet, there is a learning curve. With that said, I made a little hood for the mushrooms, and it wasn't as cute as the photos due to my skill set. Uneven stitches…lol

Sammie is more advanced with crocheting. She looks forward to trying to make several of the amigurumi patterns from the book. But since she just moved, we will have to wait and update this later.

The book is beautiful! The images and step-by-step images are helpful. Anyone with crochet basics down will love this book! The crochet patterns are so cute!

The forest creatures of chrochet Mushroom Sprites and their chrochet Snail companions are perfect for any fairy themes, forest themes, and creative settings you want to add them to when completed. If you are into cottage core and whimsy these crochet patterns are for you! I can't wait to have one sitting in my craft room on a shelf!

This craft book, or making crocheted characters, would make a unique handmade gift item for Christmas, too.

Have you ever tried making stuffed crochet animals?