I am an avid crocheter but I have never attempted anything besides blankets and scarfs and hats I was excited to receive this book. The photos are beautiful the directions and patterns are clear and well written. I'm not sure which one I want to try first but I have some really great ideas for Christmas crochet now.. The patterns don't seem like that would take very long to make and even if you are a Beginner crocheter you should be able to do any one of these patterns. So if you are looking to branch out into a new kind of crochet pattern I would highly suggest this book. Once you see all the beautiful finished products you won't be able to wait to go yarn shopping to pick out favorite colors of loved ones to make everyone something.