Crochet Books

This indispensable book is your go-to guide to colour crochet.

It's packed with inspiration, including a comprehensive guide to choosing and using colour, a collection of 40 vibrant colour stitch patterns, a guide to Intarsia, Mosaic, Fair Isle and tapestry crochet, the authors' own innovative 'smart' charting method, shared here for the first time, PLUS 10 wonderful crochet projects.

The book will take readers step by step through the stitch patterns and techniques using photos, charts and accessible text. Helpful hints and tips are given throughout the book.

The 10 stunning projects include a bag, hat, blankets, mittens and baskets, which will give readers the opportunity to practice their newly-acquired skills.
Publisher: Search Press
Edition: BC Paperback
Publication: 05 January 2023
ISBN 13/EAN: 9781782219774

Crochet your favorite flower and more, with 20 gorgeous projects to choose from.

For beautiful buds that will last all year round, crochet this lovely little collection of flowers by the author of the best-selling Amigurumi Christmas, Sarah-Jane Hicks.

There are 20 stunning flowers to choose from, including a sunshine-yellow sunflower, the classic rose, a dainty daisy, a sweet snowdrop and the bumblebee’s favourite: lavender.

Once you’ve crocheted your blooms, use them to embellish clothing and accessories, or even turn them into a floral wreath and fairy lights!

This is a fantastic little project book in a handy pocket-size format, so you can crochet your posies wherever you go!

Jun 27, 2023

ISBN 9781800921009

Make cute animals with easy-to-follow crochet patterns.

Lauren Espy, author of 2019’s No. 1 bestselling amigurumi book, gives you easy-to-follow patterns so that you can quickly create the cutest 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 1 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

Patterns include:
• Jungle Animals like a sloth, toucan, and monkey
• Ocean Animals like a clownfish, crab, and orca whale
• Forest Animals like an owl, fox, and raccoon
Published by Blue Star Press

Aug 09, 2022 | 176 Pages | 8 x 8 | ISBN 9781950968602

The craze for crocheting cute characters has swept through Japan and around the world-and now everyone can get caught up in this irresistible new hobby. Amigurumi, which literally means crocheted stuffed toy, is fast, fabulous, and fantastic fun. It takes just a few minutes to learn the techniques, and it's the perfect craft for creative people of all ages. This beautifully illustrated guide offers a range of inspiring projects featuring quirky and lovable creatures. And the instructions are especially easy to follow because of the innovatively simple crochet charts that accompany the designs.

Publisher ‏ : ‎ Guild of Master Craftsman; Illustrated edition (September 7, 2010)
Language ‏ : ‎ English
Paperback ‏ : ‎ 156 pages
ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1861086741
ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1861086747
Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 14.7 ounces
Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 8.25 x 0.38 x 8.25 inches

If you love houseplants but have an unerring ability to kill everything off, fear not, because these cute creations don’t require green fingers! There are 25 splendid succulents to make in a variety of shapes and sizes for a touch of indoor greenery that will never need watering, repotting or special plant food. Each project is beautifully photographed and includes clear patterns and guidance. There is also a techniques section that gives clear instructions on all the skills you’ll need to make the projects.

Publishing: Spring 19
Pub month: March
ISBN-13: 9781784945046
Author: Emma Varnam
Binding: PB with flaps
No. of pages: 144
Dimensions: 254 x 203 mm
Colour: Full colour throughout

Crochet your favorite characters, iconic outfits, delightful décor, and more from the beloved sitcom, Friends!

There’s nothing better than enjoying an activity with your friends! Gather yours and re-create iconic moments with this deluxe collection of over 25 official patterns for amigurumi, housewares, costume replicas, inspired apparel, and more both inspired by and pulled directly from the hit TV show, Friends. Featuring patterns for all skill levels, beautiful full-color photography, step-by-step instructions, and clearly presented charts and schematics, Friends: The One with the Crochet is the ultimate crocheter’s guide to the show that’s always been there for you.

PROJECTS FOR ALL SKILL LEVELS: This comprehensive, officially licensed guide includes fun projects for every skill level and a wide range of stitches and techniques.

STEP BY STEP INSTRUCTIONS: Includes meticulous step-by-step instructions and easy-to-understand charts and schematics.

25+ ORIGINAL PATTERNS: More than 25 unique Friends-inspired patterns including patterns for amigurumi, housewares, costume replicas, inspired apparel and more.

GORGEOUS PHOTOS: With beautiful full-color photography and iconic images from the show, this is the perfect way to celebrate Friends.

COMPLETE YOUR FRIENDS COLLECTION: Also available are Friends: The Official Cookbook, Friends: The Official Central Perk Cookbook, Friends: The Official Recipe Journal, Friends: The Official Advent Calendar, Friends: Yellow Frame Softcover Notebook, and more!

Publisher: Insight Editions (April 25, 2023)
Length: 192 pages
ISBN13: 9781647227975

Step out in a brand-new look with this collection of creative stitches and stylish crochet patterns for cute tops, fun accessories, and more!

This is not your grandma’s crochet book! This craft book is inspired by today’s hot trends—the bold, bright, and colorful that will bring life to your yarn. With step-by-step instructions and easy-to-follow tips and tricks, this comprehensive handbook will introduce newcomers and bring lifelong crafters to the unique and versatile world of crochet. Learn how to choose and substitute materials, read a crochet pattern with ease, and create a project with confidence based on your body measurements. Whether you’re a beginner or an experienced crocheter, What About Yarn will teach you how to take crochet to the next level. Patterns include:
Bright and colorful tops
Cool patchwork cardigans
Playful matching sets
Funky bucket hats
Cute minidresses
And so much more!

So grab your favorite yarns and your crochet hook and get ready to turn your ideas into fashionable, modern-day outfits.

Publisher: Ulysses Press (May 23, 2023)
Length: 128 pages
ISBN13: 9781646044573

By Vanessa Mooncie

Crocheted Bees, Bugs, & Butterflies is a stunning collection of 10 exquisite crochet projects including moths, beetles, butterflies and other insects. Each project includes clear step-by-step instructions and stunning photography. The book includes an extensive and beautifully illustrated techniques section explaining everything you need to know to embark on these wonderful projects. Once completed the projects can either be worn as an accessory, such as a brooch or hair decoration, or they can be mounted in a frame or bell jar for display. Made using various yarns, metallic and nylon threads, these projects incorporate beads and sequins to give astounding results. The legs are wired and the designs use a variety of crochet stitches and embroidered details.

From bestselling crochet author Vanessa Mooncie. 10 intricate crochet projects including beetles, moths, butterflies and other insects 50 color photographs, 50 color illustrations, 300 charts

Format: Softcover                                                                                                            Pages: 143                                                                                                              Dimensions: 8" x 10"                                                                                                        ISBN: 9781784946357

These beautifully designed crocheted hats are just the thing for getting you noticed on a cold winter’s day. There are 15 easy projects, from beanies to berets, all clearly presented and beautifully photographed. Even those with no previous crocheting experience will be whipping up stylish hats in next to no time.

At the back of the book the basic crochet techniques are clearly explained, including how to add a lining for extra cosiness. Sizes are included for children and adults so all the family can have their own handmade hat.

By Emma Varnam

Jazz it up – show your style! Adding a touch of whimsy to purses, key chains, mobile phones, and other practical devices is all the rage. In a cookie-cutter world, it’s a quick way to express your individuality and personalize everyday gadgets. To show you how to make a charming statement, get your copy of Crocheted Keyring & Charms by British designer Emma Varnam.

30 projects with something for every taste. A new title in the popular Cozy series, Crocheted Keyrings & Charms features 30 projects that are great fun to make for yourself and wonderful to give as gifts. Choices range from sassy to silly with motifs for all ages, including:

Cool Stuff: Cupcake, Apple, Crown
Charming Trifles: Russian Doll, Camper, House
Cute Critters: Cat, Chicken, Owl, and Penguin

Your complete guide to crochet fun. Each project is clearly explained and comes with easy-to-follow patterns and concise instructions, providing all the know-how you need to get hooked on these adorable projects.

Format: Paperback
Size: 8.3 x 0.35 x 8.26 inches
Pages: 156
ISBN: 978-1861089908

The Absolute Beginner's Guide: There's a First Time for Everything

Author: Deborah Burger

Learning how to crochet has never been simpler! Enjoy this beginner's guide that takes you by the hand, like a personal instructor, and teaches you how to crochet. With detailed descriptions of materials and tools, the easy step-by-step instructions for all the basic crocheting techniques will have you creating projects like boas, coasters, and even slippers and bags in no time. Eight simple projects will introduce crocheting skills like basic stitches, chaining, increasing and decreasing, and color techniques; skills you will use often as you continue to learn. With First Time Crochet, soon you will be stitching amazing gifts and projects with confidence.

Format: Softcover                                                                                                        Pages: 128                                                                                                                        Size: 8.5"x11"                                                                                    ISBN: 9781589238251

30 Gorgeous Patterns for Going Out and Staying In

Author: May Britt Bjella Zamori

Colorful, dynamic, unforgettable crochet, from head to toe and home to wardrobe.

All the inspiration and instruction you need to crochet stylish clothing and unique home accessories is at your fingertips. From scarves to sweaters, shawls to skirts, plus pillows and throws, these vivid and exciting patterns cover a variety of crochet techniques and stitches, and every level of difficulty: relax with something small and straightforward, or stretch yourself with something a little more intricate. With detailed photographs, diagrams, and descriptions to keep you on track, you'll be hooked in no time. 

Format: Paperback                                                                                                      Pages: 161                                                                                                                        Size: 8.5" x 11"                                                                                    ISBN: 9781646011049

Make this holiday one your family will remember forever! With these 19 simple and fun patterns, even first-time knitters can create beautiful Christmas stockings for everyone on Santa’s list. Gwen W. Steege offers innovative ideas for crafting unique stockings full of personality, regardless of whether you’re looking for wacky or whimsical, classically beautiful or daintily darling. Transform smaller skeins and project leftovers into ministockings for pets or tree ornaments. Clear some room on the mantle and knit yourself a merry little Christmas.

Solutions to Every Problem You’ll Ever Face; Answers to Every Question You’ll Ever Ask

Edie Eckman’s classic Q&A reference book has been updated with helpful answers to even more of your burning crochet questions. From beginning basics like yarn styles, stitch types, and necessary tools to detailed outlines of more advanced techniques, you can trust Eckman to deliver straightforward guidance and plenty of encouragement. With illustrations for left-handed crocheters and tips for broomstick lace, linked stitches, crochet cables, and more, The Crochet Answer Book is full of expert advice on every page.

You love to crochet, but you’re tired of the granny square and other predictable projects. Let celebrated crochet teacher Sara Delaney help you expand your skills while showing you how to create custom-fit wearable accessories. Delaney’s unique, flexible formulas let crocheters of all levels easily design scarves, cowls, fingerless mitts, mittens, gloves, hats, and socks. With fill-in-the-blank templates and a stitch dictionary, you can use your favorite yarn and stitch pattern, and make accessories that fit perfectly. Delaney offers a starter course in the technique with 18 of her own original patterns, along with the formulas she used to create them. The companion online calculator helps create your customized patterns even more quickly!

200 Stitch Patterns in Words and Symbols

Anyone who loves to crochet needs to have this book on their bookshelf!

Crochet diva Melissa Leapman divulges 200 of her favorite crochet stitch patterns in this book--enough designs to keep you busy stitching for years! Many of the patterns included are original designs, and others are garnered from Leapman's years of experience in the industry. The book is geared toward crocheters of all skill levels and is formatted in a way that encourages readers to learn and grow as they sample from the patterns.

The beginning of Melissa Leapman Stitch Collection fearures a pattern library with a full explanation of stitch multiples and how they work. Suggestions are offered about how to design basic projects, including afghans, pillows, hats, and more. The book's second section offers stitch patterns arranged by type--from lace to cables to colorwork and beyond. Each stitch pattern is accompanied by easy-to-read instructions, stitch diagrams using international symbols, and a clear photo. If the reverse side of the fabric is interesting for a given pattern, both sides will be presented. A unique icon is used to mark these special patterns, making them easy to seek out for versatile scarves and blankets, which must look attractive on both sides.

Readers will want to make hats, scarves, shawls, and more for themselves and friends. The patterns just beg to be stitched.

No one can deny it--this book is off the hook.

Format: Trade Paperback 176 Pages
ISBN: 9781589239296
Size: 8.50 in x 11.00 in / 215.90 mm x 279.40 mm
Published: July 28th, 2016
Imprint: Creative Publishing International

Timeless Techniques and Fresh Ideas for Crocheting Square by Square--Now with 100 Motifs and 25 All New Projects!

This updated second edition of The Granny Square Book offers crocheters at all skill levels even more to love about granny squares—featuring 25 brand new squares, and 25 all-new projects.

Since it was first published in 2011, The Granny Square Book has instructed and inspired more than 70,000 crocheters to make and create beautiful, stylish projects with these classic motifs. Now designer and author Margaret Hubert has updated her best-selling and beloved book to include 25 additional crochet squares (for a total of 100!) and 25 all-new projects to make, wear, and give.

Margaret shows the evolution of this portable and convenient technique of crocheting square by square as well as its amazing versatility and variety—how it can be used to make almost anything and interpreted in countless ways with different yarns. Among the designs are:

Accessories (headbands, bags, and jewelry)
Garments (vests, jackets, and tops)
Decorative items and gifts (afghans, pillows, and a sweater set for baby)
Fire up your crochet hooks! The Granny Square Book, Second Edition offers unlimited possibilities for creating with this timeless technique.

Format: Trade Paperback 208 Pages
ISBN: 9781589239487
Size: 8.50 in x 8.50 in / 215.90 mm x 215.90 mm
Published: May 1st, 2017
Imprint: Creative Publishing International

The Official Harry Potter Crochet Pattern Book                                                              by Lee Sartori

Conjure the magic of the Wizarding World with your crochet hook with this deluxe collection of more than 20 official patterns for toys, keepsakes, and costume replicas inspired by the Harry Potter films. A comprehensive, officially licensed guide to crocheting the Wizarding World of Harry Potter, Harry Potter: Crochet Wizardry includes projects for every skill level and a wide range of stitches and techniques featuring yarn expertly matched to the true colors used in the films. Harry Potter: Crochet Wizardry also includes behind-the-scenes facts and quotes from the films, as well as concept art and film stills to inspire your creativity and relive favorite movie moments. With beautiful full-color photography, step-by-step instructions, and clearly presented charts and schematics, Harry Potter: Crochet Wizardry is the ultimate crocheter’s guide to the Wizarding World. 

Pages: 176                                                                                                                       Size: 8" x 10"                                                                                                             Format: Hardcover                                                                                                      ISBN: 9781647222604

101 Projects from Crocheters around the World
Edited by Judith Durant
by Edie Eckman

In this all-crochet addition to the One-Skein Wonders® series, Edie Eckman and Judith Durant offer 101 exciting crochet projects — including jewelry, scarves, bags, hats, dresses, and home decor items — that each use just one skein of yarn. With projects organized by yarn type and weight, you’ll be crocheting lacy shrugs for the springtime and heavy-duty beanies for the snowy winter months. Whatever your experience level, you’re sure to find a delightfully portable project that suits your individual style.