MCG Textiles Huggables Animal Monkey Latch Hook Kit

Arrived in good condition, everything you need is in the box and the instructions are fairly easy to follow. The bow it came with is red instead of yellow; not a complaint just a heads up to anyone expecting the exact bow displayed. I'm writing this review to also help those who have never done a Huggable latch hook project before (I've done two so far, the blue and pink personalized bears for new babies for my cousins. So much fun, but you need to follow the instructions and pay attention to what you're doing). Based on some reviews I've read on other Huggables products, a lot of buyers don't seem to know what exactly they're getting into. If you've never done latch hook before, this might not be the best first step for you. Buy a simple/small latch hook rug/pillow/wall display kit and a latch hook tool, of course, and start there first. The Huggables kit comes with all the yarn you'll need and a latch hook grid, but the pieces are NOT pre-marked. It comes with instructions and a display to show you how the pieces fit on the grid, so you need to count the squares, mark the pieces and cut them out yourself. My strongest recommendation is to mark EVERY piece on the grid first before you cut. The grid isn't always perfect and if you don't check it by marking everything first, you could give yourself quite the headache. The places to put the yarn on are not marked on the grid itself, but on the display so pay close attention when you start latch hooking, especially with multiple colored projects, such as this monkey. Some people latch hook the yarn on all the pieces on the grid first and others (like myself) cut the pieces out and latch hook them. If you do the latter, be sure to label which piece is which (I use post-it note tabs or painters tape on the bare grid parts of each piece). Putting it together can be tricky...took me a few tries with the first bear I did, but follow the instructions and practice and you will pick it up easily. Try to be gentle, because the grid can break and reinforce your yarn attatchments by going through the sewing path a few times. This is definitely no overnight project and, for me, not a weekend project either. But that's why I like it. Go at your own pace, be patient, and have fun (because it really is) and everything will turn out great! :) Like I said, I've only done two bears, so this monkey will be a fun challenge, I think.

Says it comes with easy to read instructions and a color guide so you know where to put the yarn... I did not get the color chart and the instructions are in FRENCH! Also, the coloring is way different than in the picture and the ribbon is also different. Would not recommend. I'll be sending mine back.

Instructions were given in French. No English instructions at all.No color coding on where to put the yarn.Just pulled this out to do with the kids after receiving as a Christmas gift. To late to return now. Yet unable to use or make this product.Company needs to provide proper instructions. I want my money back!