A Crochet Pattern Book by Ann Regis, Published by Leisure Arts
Make Berets, Skirts, Wraps, Jackets, Tops and More With These Intriguing Crochet Patterns
Would you be interested in finding crochet patterns for making a variety of fabulously artsy women’s clothing and accessories?
If so, CrochetWear by Ann Regis is a crochet pattern book worth taking a look at. The garments and accessories in this book are all eye-catching designs that are most definitely NOT for wallflowers. Only buy this book if you want to stand out from the crowd!
Book Title: CrochetWear: 25 Fresh Designs
Type of Book: Crochet pattern book
Author: Ann Regis
Publisher: Leisure Arts
Copyright Date: 2010
ISBN 10: 1-60140-125-6
ISBN 13: 978-1-60140-125-0
Format: Softcover / Trade paperback
Number of Pages: 128
Cover Price: $22.95 US dollars
Skill Level: There’s a good mix of easy and intermediate patterns included, with most being easy.
This Book’s Focus:
CrochetWear features crochet patterns for garments with an urban, artsy edge.
As the name suggests, all of the projects featured in the book are wearable; the book features crochet patterns for both garments and accessories.
The math is a little confusing to me, since the cover says “25 Fresh Designs,” yet I actually counted 30 patterns in the book all together. I’ll be the first to admit that I might’ve miscounted, but if I did count right, I suspect no one’s going to complain about getting extra patterns.
Crochet Projects Included in This Pattern Book:
The book is divided into six sections, as follows:
- Jackets: There are four of these.
- Skirts and Tops: There are two different skirts, plus two tops that are very similar to each other.
- Shrugs: There are three patterns for shrugs. Although these have been out of style for awhile now, they might make a comeback in 2026; designers including Hermes Paris included shrugs in their Spring 2026 collections. So perhaps these shrug patterns will be of interest again soon.
- Vests: There are four patterns for vests.
- Hats: There are five patterns for hats. Also included in this section are four different patterns for matching wristlets, and a pattern for a neckband / scarflet, which are apparently the extra five patterns over and above the 25 designs promised on the front cover of the book.
- Wraps: There are five patterns for wraps.
Notes on Garment Sizes:
- If you wear a size “X-Small,” you have options included in this book, although some of these designs are likely to overwhelm a petite figure. Many of them have what is, in my opinion, an excessive amount of ease – for example, there’s a jacket with a 38.5-inch bust sized at X-small. No problem if you prefer loose-fitting clothing, but if you like everything fitted, some of these designs might not work for you. Note that some of the patterns are “one-size-fits-most,” which also might or might not work for you; a couple of these styles look to me like perhaps they could overwhelm an X-small figure.
- If you’re a plus-sized woman, please be aware that the size range only goes up through X-Large on most of these patterns. Some of the patterns are one-size-fits-most. Still, there are some great options available for women in all size ranges, considering the lovely patterns for hats, wristlets, wraps and shawls included in the book.
The Best Things About This Book:
- The fashions are unique and interesting. Many of them are quirky. Everyone’s idea of “wearable” differs, but in my opinion (with the above-noted exceptions,) some of these designs would be flattering and wearable assuming you fit into the size ranges presented.
- The stylists have done an outstanding job of pairing up the crocheted designs with other interesting, wearable garments and accessories.
- The photography is great!
Things to Be Aware of Before You Buy This Book
- This book’s greatest strength could also be viewed as its greatest weakness. The fashions presented are not for the “shrinking violet” who just wants to blend into the crowd; many of these garments are a bit out-of-the-ordinary, some refreshingly so but some verging on the outlandish.
- Some of the tops and jackets look a bit “box-y.”
- This book was originally published in 2010. 15 years later, some of the designs in this book haven’t aged well.
Furthermore, some of the yarns are now discontinued (for example, Caron Simply Soft Shadows and Berroco Geode.)
However, there were some patterns made using Red Heart Super Saver, which is still available.
Fashion is cyclical, and some of these patterns are back in style again after having gone out of style in previous years. For example, this book includes several beret patterns, and berets are on-trend for 2026. The book also includes a couple of chunky wrap patterns that are very trendy right now, and other wrap patterns that are fairly classic styles.
The Verdict: This Book Is Really Hit or Miss for Crocheters in 2026.
Although this book contains some charming content, I can’t make an enthusiastic blanket recommendation of it to all crocheters for use in 2026. There are too many possible deal breakers.
If the book sounds interesting to you, I recommend clicking through to the publisher’s website and taking a look at the project photos presented there. This will give you a better idea of whether this book offers you any project ideas you want to commit to.
Where to Buy Your Own Copy of Crochetwear
- Click here to download the digital PDF e-book at the publisher’s website.
- Click here to shop for used copies of the paperback edition of this book at Biblio.
Crochet Fashion Books I’d Recommend Instead of (Or In Addition To) Crochetwear:
- Delicate Crochet: 23 Light and Pretty Designs for Shawls, Tops and More
- 21 Crocheted Tanks and Tunics
- Crochet It Love It Wear It: 13 Crochet Patterns With Post Stitches
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