I had to buy this book after I had been lent a copy with the intention of crocheting some slippers for my children but soon found a wealth of seasonal ideas that my older children could do unaided. It has proved invaulable for providing interesting and challenging projects for my Scout group. The instructions for each project are clearly written and accompanied by line drawings, which do initially look complicated, but once you have the materials infront of you become self-explanatory. It is not a book for the under-eights to work from without adult help, but for older chilren or adults who wish to make clothes/decorations/toys for children, it is an inspiring read.