Crochet Books

Encourage imaginative play with a fully stocked kitchen!

Crochet cupcakes, teapots, ice pops, pizza, cucumbers, lettuce, a mixer, measuring cups, a food scale—if it’s in the kitchen, you can crochet it with the instructions in this book. Patterns are provided for 90 foods and kitchen items; you can make a child’s dream play kitchen come true. Fast and fun to crochet, these patterns are great for whipping up toys quickly and using up bits of yarn leftover from other projects. This must-have book for friends of young foodies will have you filling their play kitchen with utensils, gadgets, and yummy treats.

10,000 Crocheted Hats is a fun and clever flip-page instruction book for designing and building your own unique headwear creations.

This interactive crochet book contains photographs of different hat brims, bodies and crowns that can be combined in a total of 10,626 ways to create unique hat patterns.   

Choose your design, then turn over the pages for the correct written pattern for that combination of brim, body and crown. 

Follow-up to 10,000 Knitted Hats
Handy embellishments section to add extra features
Clear and easy-to-use format, suitable for all abilities
Every pattern comes in three adult sizes
The ultimate crocheted hat resource, there is something for everyone. Readers are able to easily craft something stylish, unique and personal.

New baby on the way? What better time than to crochet a beautiful matching gift set for the precious little one with these 6 gorgeous baby blankets and matching accessories.

A new baby is guaranteed to get parents and grandparents reaching for their crochet hooks. Even those who may not have crocheted anything for years are suddenly inspired to create numerous handmade items for their new child or grandchild.
Sue Rawlinson of Sweet Pea Crochet has designed 6 beautiful, coordinated bundles for every occasion, from bringing the baby home to that all-important first outing.

Each bundle includes a baby blanket plus 2 or 3 other gifts such as a soft bunny to cuddle, a pretty garland to hang, snuggly mittens, a baby bear comforter and matching cushions.

With 20 projects in total, you are spoilt for choice, and each gift set is worked in coordinated colorways and styles.

Along with illustrated crochet techniques, there are also suggestions for gifting and finishing touches such as crocheted ties to keep your blanket folded when you give it as a gift. The blanket ties can be embellished with mini pompoms, crochet hearts or crochet flowers. 

Many of the smaller projects such as cozy beanie hats can be finished in an evening, so they are satisfying to make and even more satisfying to give away.

With pastel shades, simple designs and soft textures, parents, grandparents and friends will be reaching for their crochet hooks to make gorgeous handmade items for their bundle of joy.

Capture the spirit of a cosy Nordic Christmas with eleven crocheted decorations to create.

Nordic Christmas Crochet is a mix of classic and modern-style Christmas decorations, based on the simple, natural, Nordic aesthetic that characterises Krea Deluxe, the company owned by Heidi and Pia, the authors.

The book is full of beautiful, styled photographs of the crocheted decorations in situ on a Christmas tree, in the window and around the home, all the time giving a very personal touch to the festive season.
Each project is accompanied by clear instructions, and templates and diagrams are also included to aid the reader in the creation of these exquisite embellishments, which include: stars, drums, pennants, birds, mistletoe and Christmas trees.

Enter the whimsical world of Lulu Compotine's crocheted companions and bring her 8 enchanting dolls and their adorable animal friends to life!

Lulu's Crochet Dolls takes readers on a creative journey through the seasons. Written by Sandra Muller under the pseudonym Lulu Compotine, the book features a collection of 8 charming crochet dolls, between 7 and 12 in height and in an increasing order of difficulty over the seasons: from the joyful strawberry-and-flower picking adventures of Caroline and Charlotte in Springtime to the festive fun had by Celia and Zoé in Winter, the dolls come to life with intricate crochet patterns and imaginative narratives.

These endearing characters, each with unique outfits and accessories, are also accompanied by a lovable crew of animal friends, including a dainty ladybird, a friendly squirrel, a loveable cat and a mischievous mouse. Those new to crochet will especially enjoy the thoughtful layout:

Details of the equipment needed
The basics of crochet to know with the step-by-step diagrams of the different stitches: magic circle, chain stitch, slip stitch, double crochet, increase, decrease...
Her technical advice and pro tips for crocheting a spiral, creating a face, assembling an amigurumi...
Step-by-step photos for each model.

In addition to the patterns, the book provides valuable technical recommendations. Sandra shares her preferred crochet hooks and yarn choices, providing options for customization. The importance of proper assembly is also emphasized, to create durable and visually appealing dolls.

Dive into this enchanting crochet world, where Lulu's dolls and their delightful animal friends await your creative touch!

Crochet Peter Panda and his amigurumi friends: 10 quirky animals to brighten your day.

Be captivated by the personalities of Peter Panda and his whimsical friends!

Femke Vindevogel invites you to crochet 10 irresistible animals, each one with its own uplifting story to tell. If you can't decide between Harry Hare and Bertha Chicken, or Albert Whale and Karate Pig, you'll just have to make them all!

Between 18cm (7in) and 26cm (10in) high, yet with personalities much bigger, these toys burst onto the scene with their Scandi palette, joyful outlook and smart accessories. Have fun adding pops of colour to your creations: mittens for Iggy Polar Bear, a scarf and derby hat for Tom Dachshund, a sweater for Jules Reindeer and a rainbow bag for Zoe Zebracorn.

Whether you are at beginner, adventurous beginner or intermediate level, there is a playful amigurumi project waiting for you, complete with charts and templates.

“Crack out the crochet, Lad!” and learn how to make the dynamic duo -- with costume changes -- then crochet a cast of supporting characters, including Wendolene Ramsbottom, Shaun the Sheep, Feathers McGraw and Piella Bakewell! 12 iconic characters in amigurumi.

The official crochet book from the Oscar-winning creators of Wallace and Gromit, The Chicken Run, Shaun the Sheep, Arthur Christmas, and Morph!

Take up your hook and with the expert guidance of crochet and amigurumi expert Sarah-Jane Hicks, recreate the wonderful world of Aardman Animations' beloved twosome, Wallace & Gromit and their friends and foes!

Taking inspiration from the award-winning short films A Grand Day Out, The Wrong Trousers, A Close Shave and A Matter of Loaf and Death, you too can crochet not only 8 of the key characters from the films, and 'props' including the Cooker and rocket from A Grand Day Out, plus sheep from A Close Shave, but also the characters' accessories and costumes, including.

Gromit's raincoat and sou'wester from The Wrong Trousers
Shaun the Sheep's trademark woolly jumper (from A Close Shave)
Master criminal Feathers McGraw's 'cunning disguise'...

Sarah-Jane Hicks introduces the key crochet techniques required to make up the characters, then features the patterns required with images of the finished works, all elaborated with stills from the films they appear in.

Featured characters include:

Wallace
Gromit
Feathers McGraw
Shaun the Sheep
Wendolene Ramsbottom
Piella Bakewell
Preston the Cyberdog and
Fluffles the Poodle

Cute, cuter, kawaii - welcome to Rico's colourful kawaii world! If you like amigurumis, you will love this booklet! Whether funny little fruits with faces, imaginative dinosaurs, a duck dad with his chicks, the happy bunny or the slumbering fox – the characters, which seem very different at first glance, have one thing in common: They are all designed in kawaii style and therefore are so cute, that you would like to start crocheting straight away. All designs delight with playful details such as sewn-on cheeks, cute faces and well thought-out shapes. The earthy and pastel colors of popular Ricorumi yarn are crocheted in the equally cute 25g ball.

Ricorumi books use British crochet terminolog

This super-cute set of six animal patterns offers two options - just the heads as an accessory on a teething ring, or heads and bodies to put on a mobile or give as stuffed toys.

Teething rings call for a wooden ring to wrap around. For the mobile, you'll want a metal ring (for hanging toys from), bells, and a pompom maker kit. 

Includes:
Cockatoo
Bunny
Koala
Llama
Teddy
Unicorn

Ricorumi books use British crochet terminology.

Rico is having a fruit party! - With happy fruits and cheerful veggies.

The figures are clean and graphic, reduced in design and have friendly faces. That makes them modern and playful at the same time.

With the help of their step-by step instructions, the living fruits and vegetables can be easily crocheted. Characters include an egg plant, carrot, leek, peas in a pod, mushroom, pepper, cherries, apple, strawberry and lemon.

A fun collection of fresh vegetables using Rico's new variegated cotton yarn, Spin Spin!

Ricorumi books use British crochet terminology.

In this booklet you will learn how to crochet baby blankies with cute animal heads for babies and toddlers. Whether cute rabbit, happy frog or motley parrot – we depict a wide range of animals that are at home on land, in the water and in the air. The blankies are crocheted from the saliva- proof cotton yarns Ricorumi dk and Ricorumi Spin Spin dk. We offer four crochet sets to match the booklet, which include instructions, crochet hook, embroidery needle, yarn and also toy stuffing – a great gift idea for birth, baptism or just because ...

Every child should have a soft, crocheted buddy to love and cuddle!

These crochet ragdolls are specially designed to be huggable lovies for the little ones or loyal playmates for slightly older children. Many of the animals have patterns for both a large "mom or dad" version and a baby version, including the monkey, frog, cat, bunny, crocodile, dog, hippo, owl, kangaroo, fox, sheep, and penguin. There are also patterns for a mouse, horse, panda, unicorn, princess, and robot, and even a section on how to make little clothes for them to wear.

Step-by-step instructions are given for all of the crocheted parts, as well as details on how to assemble. In addition, all of the crochet techniques used in the book are explained so that even beginners can make these ragdolls.

From fiber artist Toni Lipsey of TL Yarn Craft, an introduction to the craft of Tunisian crochet—a unique crochet style that looks more like knitting—with 20 projects for beginners.

There are hundreds of books that explore traditional crochet, but there are few that reference the concept of Tunisian crochet or present it in a modern, approachable way. The Tunisian Crochet Handbook introduces this fascinating and rewarding technique with a wide array of stitches and design possibilities. The goal of this book is to guide crocheters step-by-step through Tunisian crochet, starting with tools and yarns, transitioning into how-to’s and stitches, and finishing with easy but engaging patterns.

Every shawl, garment, and accessory featured takes makers beyond the basics, introducing new stitches to expand their skill sets. In this way, author Toni Lipsey is reintroducing crochet and encouraging makers to explore the craft further with each new design. Crochet continues to grow in popularity, and this guidebook offers a new take on the timeless classic, one that readers won’t be able to find anywhere else.

Yarn Cake Amigurumi is a collection of 15 adorable amigurumi animals and creatures to crochet using multicolored yarn cakes.

Amigurumi is the art of using crochet to make toys.  The varied and fun creations in this book range from Biscuit, the adorably cute little duckling, and Aggie, the punkish bull, to Garrick, the mythical dragon, and Jasper, the inquisitive puppy.

All the projects are made using ombré yarn cakes, which have seamless fades of color hues, from light to dark and allow the readers to crochet lots of color, without the need to constantly change yarn. These creations will stand out among the sea of solid colored amigurumi designs, with their bold, transitional striping and flair.

Publisher: GMC Publications
Publish Date: November 07, 2023
Dimensions: 8.1 X 9.2 X 0.6 inches | 1.05 pounds
Language: English
Type: Paperback
EAN/UPC: 9781784946678

With 10 breeds to choose from, these furry pals are astonishingly lifelike and carefully crafted to be accurate down to the last detail. With a variety of poses and stances, you can recreate the cat of your choice. Each project includes detailed patterns, stunning photographs and helpful hand-drawn charts. There is also an extensive techniques section explaining all the stitches and techniques you'll need to make your perfect feline friend.

Crocheted Houseplants features 25 stylish projects to revive your home or office décor and create a lush indoor garden. Flip through the stylish gallery pages, pick your favourite plants and get started. Everything you'll need to know is included in the book, from tools and materials to explanations of the basic crochet stitches. You'll also find out how to pot up and display your fabulous, crocheted creations.

 

The Spring/Summer 2024 issue is packed full of Knitting and Crochet projects to keep you cool all season long. Order your copy today of this incredible magazine featuring over 31 designs using Noro's yarns including Sonata Shima, Sonata, Kompeito, Natsumeki, Uchiwa, Akari, Kakigori, Silk Garden Sock, Kureyon, Haruito, Akari Solo, Tsubame, and Yukata.

Features:

Design 01 - Waccamaw Crochet Lacy Shacket: 3-5 hanks of Sonata Shima #1008
Design 02 - Edisto: Crochet Camisole Top: 3-4 hanks of Sonata #19
Design 03 - Catawba: Crochet Pullover: 2-3 hanks of Sonata #38, 1 hank of Sonata #31, 1 hank of Sonata #23, and 1 hank of Sonata #43
Design 04 - Congaree Crochet Tee: 3 balls of Kompeito #06
Design 05 - Patapsco Crochet Tank: 1 hank of Sonata #38, 2-4 balls of Natsumeki #09
Design 06 - Harpeth Crochet Boyfriend Polo: 3 balls of Uchiwa #08
Design 07 - Chatooga Crochet Granny Vest: 2 hanks of Sonata #01, 1 hank of Sonata #30, 1 hank of Sonata #39
Design 08 - Bubbles Knit Scarf: 1 ball of Akari #10
Design 09 - Blossom Knit Scarf: 1 ball of Akari #09
Design 10 - Buttercup Knit Lace Scarf: 1 ball of Akari #17
Design 11 - Corsage Knit Top: 2 balls of Akari #10
Design 12 - Cable and Cleft Knit Shawl: 2 balls of Kakigori #13
Design 13 - Triangle and Trapezoid Crochet Shawl: 4 skeins of Silk Garden Sock #S530
Design 14 - Lattice and Line Knit Shawl: 8 skeins of Kureyon #211, 2 skeins of Kureyon #450, 2 skeins of Kureyon #263
Design 15 - Contrast and Chevron Crochet Shawl: 2 hanks of Sonata #18, 1 ball of Akari #05
Design 16 - The Great Debate Knit Pullover: 2-4 balls of Haruito #03
Design 17 - Fête Knit Pullover: 2-4 balls of Haruito #07
Design 18 - Vesey Knit Flared-leg Pants: 4-5 balls of Akari Solo #05
Design 19 - Eldridge Knit Vest: 2-3 balls of Tsubame #23
Design 20 - Essex Knit Poncho Pullover: 3-4 balls of Haruito #06
Design 21 - Willet Knit Longline Vest: 3-4 balls of Akari Solo #03
Design 22 - Forsyth Knit Poncho: 3-4 balls of Natsumeki #02
Design 23 - Cortlandt Knit Pullover: 3-4 balls of Kompeito #07
Design 24 - Tuscan Sunshine Crochet Blanket: 3 hanks of Sonata #06, 2 hanks of Sonata #19, 2 hanks of Sonata #30, 2 hanks of Sonata #39
Design 25 - Shikoku Knit Lace Cardigan: 3 hanks of Sonata #06, 2 hanks of Sonata #19, 2 hanks of Sonata #30, 2 hanks of Sonata #39
Design 26 - Hokkaido Knit V-neck Vest: 2-3 balls of Yukata #21
Design 27 - Satoyama Knit Cardigan: 4-5 balls of Kakigori #32
Design 28 - Nihonkai Knit Tee: 2-3 balls of Haruito #22
Design 29 - Nansei Knit Tank: 2-3 balls of Haruito #22
Design 30 - Ogasawara Knit Tee: 2 balls of Natsumeki #08
Design 31 - Short & Sweet Pullover: 1-2 balls of Kakigori #04, 1-2 balls of Kakigori #08

Bonus Design: The Seedling Scarf: 6 skeins of Kureyon #102

Softcover 
96 Pages
Published by SoHo Publishing

Crochet 20 cute amigurumi animals to love and delight.

Discover 20 brand-new projects in this stylish new edition of the best-selling Twenty to Make series.

Filled with 20 adorable animals to crochet and love, this book has a cute character for everyone! Whether you want to make your favourite household pet such as a dog, cat or rabbit; explore the woodland with a brown bear or an owl; or venture into the jungle by creating elephants, monkeys and crocodiles, this book of small makes is the perfect guide for any animal lover.

These quick and easy little projects are great for using up small amounts of yarn from your stash; with clear instructions and a basic body shape to get you started, you’ll soon be on your way to creating the whole collection!

Learn to crochet in faux fur yarn with confidence and create fun amigurumi animals!

Crochet 12 cute and furry amigurumi friends in faux fur yarn

Crochet expert Ashley Parker leads you through the basics of successfully working with faux fur yarns. Ashley shares her invaluable tips and tricks for using this yarn type, and clearly explains everything you need to get started, building your confidence and showing you that working with faux fur yarn doesn’t need to be daunting!

There are 12 furry animal friends to crochet, some using a mix of faux fur and smooth yarn, including a teddy bear, elephant, panda, sloth, unicorn, bat and penguin – which all make gorgeously soft and cute cuddly toys.

Including stitch guides, step-by-step instructions with photos, and Ashley’s easy-to-follow patterns, working with faux fur yarn has never been so easy!

A hardcover book featuring designs using yarns from Queensland, Juniper Moon Farm, and Jody Long.

Designer Ana Morais Soares has a great passion for color and crochet. In this book she presents 8 vibrant designs, using the overlay mosaic technique. From easy to some more elaborate patterns, you have a choice to create beautiful blankets, adding color to your home and life. The blankets are worked up in gorgeous yarns packaging types using beautiful bright, soft, or warm color combinations.

This standing desk flip calendar showcases a new stitch pattern for every day of the year! The handy size fits easily in a project bag, making it a favorite stitch dictionary for on-the-go hooking. Use this perpetual calendar year after year!


Publisher: Stackpole Books
ISBN13: 9780811771863
Binding: Spiral bound
Pub Date: Nov 6, 2023

A complete course in Tunisian crochet, from beginner to advanced stitches, for right- and left-handed hookers, plus 20 beautiful patterns for accessories. Beautiful, colorful, lacy shawls, scarves, hats and more really bring out the possibilities of Tunisian. Photo tutorials are included for all Tunisian stitches.


Publisher: Stackpole Books
ISBN13: 9780811772235
Binding: Paperback / softback
Pub Date: Nov 6, 2023

With a thorough how-to section that includes step-by-step photography and 60 patterns that range in project type and technique, 60 Quick Crochet Projects for Beginners will help new crocheters build skills and make many useful items at the same time.

Whether you're picking up a crochet hook for the first time or are familiar with the basic crochet stitches and need something to make, 60 Quick Crochet Projects for Beginners is the perfect book for you. A thorough learn-to-crochet section instills all the core knowledge you need to get started, and an expansive collection of 60 beginner-friendly patterns provides endless hours of happy crafting. Beginner doesn't have to mean boring, so this pattern collection is accessible yet includes numerous techniques such as colorwork, bobbles, textures, and more to keep crocheters engaged and constantly developing their abilities as they stitch hats, scarves, shawls, mittens, blankets, and even garments. Sidebars are included throughout with tips, tricks, and insight to build crafting knowledge and encourage critical thinking and creativity. With every project made in Pacific from Cascade Yarns, this superwash wool and acrylic blend comes in dozens of colors and will ensure that each project is beautiful, soft, and durable.

A gorgeous collection of 40 cute crochet blocks to make into decorations, homewares, blankets and more!

From the author of Modern Granny Squares and Block by Block Crochet.

Create 40 beginner-friendly granny squares featuring all your favorite animal friends. Bring them to life with fluffy fur, flowing manes, waggy tails and twisting tentacles and then build the squares up into gorgeous items for your home, your friends and your family!

Organized into two parts the book begins with animal block pattern designs, including beautiful projects to make. The following techniques section contains all you need to know to crochet animal blocks. Each design and technique is clearly demonstrated with photography and illustrations.

You’ll find animal block pattern designs combining different crochet stitches and techniques to create cute animal blocks for blankets and more. Every block has a written pattern with corresponding charts, a skill level guide, clear photography and ideas for mixing and matching.

The book also includes 4 gorgeous projects to make with the squares – including a unicorn wall hanging and an under-the-sea baby book.
Sep 12, 2023 | ISBN 9781800921559

Dress up your favorite chocolates with these 20 sweet amigurumi cozies. Perfect for gifts or table display, these cozies are quick projects to make and share!

Chocolate treats are a popular gift all year round, especially in winter, so why not crochet a personalized cosy to make your small sweet presents extra special?

In this delightful book, learn how to crochet 20 cute cozy designs. From a happy snowman and a cheeky monkey through to a smiley stegosaurus and a graceful kokeshi doll, there is a range of designs to suit all occasions and giftees!

There are three different mini cozy sizes – a larger one for chocolate oranges and muffins, a medium-sized one for chocolate eggs, and a small one for bite-sized goodies such as truffles and round, hazelnut-filled confectionery.

Imagine the delight of the lucky recipient when they find, tucked inside the woolly belly of your mini crocheted cover, an entire chocolate treat!
The cozies require very little yarn, making them perfect, last-minute scrap-busting presents.

These are wonderful petite gifts to crochet for any festivity – birthday parties, Easter, Christmas, Halloween and more.

Aug 29, 2023 | ISBN 9781800920200

It is a wonderful thing to bring an Impkin to life with hook and yarn, and herein you will find the detailed instructions necessary to craft one, with an endless array of options for ears, antennae, hats, wings, tails, scales, horns, hairstyles, clothing, and accessories. Stitch by stitch, you’ll cast a spell, until at last you have made a brand-new creature. Don’t be surprised if it asks for a snazzy vest or a satchel to hold its treasures!


Publisher: Stackpole Books
ISBN13: 9780811771610
Pub Date: Aug 31, 2023

Discover easy-to-follow crochet patterns for 15 new amigurumi animals with this second volume in Lauren Espy’s Animal Amigurumi Adventures series

In Volume 2 of her beloved Animal Amigurumi Adventures series, bestselling author Lauren Espy provides even more easy-to-follow patterns for creating cute amigurumi critters (crocheted stuffed toys). Detailed, step-by-step photos, alongside images of the full animal, will help you crochet creations as cute as what you see on the page.

Animal Amigurumi Adventures: Volume 2 features:
• User-Friendly Instructions: Easy-to-follow patterns and guidance for the best tools (standard hook and common worsted weight yarn) to get started
• Step-by-Step Reference Photos: Detailed photographs of each step, as well as the finished product, to help guide you along with confidence
• Perfect Size: Each animal averages 7-10 inches in size, making them ideal to display or play with

New patterns include:
• Safari Animals like a giraffe, hippo, elephant, lion, and zebra
• Arctic Animals like a penguin, polar bear, walrus, beluga whale, and seal pup
• Pets like a dog, cat, chameleon, cockatiel, and guinea pig

Published by Blue Star Press
Aug 01, 2023 | 176 Pages | 8 x 8 | ISBN 9781950968954

This set of 5 adorable creatures are waiting to be your friend! All patterns are suitable for beginners.

Patterns included:

Unicorn

Teddy Bear

Puppy

Rabbit (floppy-eared version)

Rabbit (shorter-eared version)



Yarn to make these patterns is also available from Ricorumi. Visit the yarn page!


Ricorumi books use British crochet terminology.