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Cultivate
Knitting The Beauty Of Nature
By Dee Hardwicke & Jonna Helin
Patty Lyons' Knitting Bag of Tricks The Official Workbook
Hands-on exercises to improve your knitting skills
By Patty Lyons
Gilmore Girls
The Official Knitting Book: Knit Your Way Through Stars Hollow and Beyond
By Tanis Gray
Knitwear From Finland
Stunning Nordic Designs For Clothing And Accessories
By Niina Laitinen & Minna Metsänen
Starter Guide To Tunisian Crochet
Beginner-Friendly Patterns And Instructions
By Mary Beth Temple
Big Splash Knits
Mittens, Hats, Socks & More From Atlantic Canada
By Shirley A Scott
A Stitch In Time Volume 3: The Colourwork Editions
25 Vintage Knitting Patterns Updated For The 21st Century Knitter
By Susan Crawford
Essential Crochet Dictionary
A Visual Guide to 100 Stitches and Techniques
By Sophie Martin
Big Book Of Knitted Shawls
35 Patterns In A Variety Of Beautiful Yarns, Styles & Stitches
By Jen Lucas
Create with Crochet
Amigurumi Soft Toys: Master Crochet Basics and Perfect Your First Projects with Over 30 Patterns
By Jen Neal
Crochet Makes From Scrap Cakes
Turn Your Scrap Yarn Into Colorful Crochet Projects
By Naomi Vincent
Easy Crochet For Baby
22 Adorable Hats, Bootees, Sweaters And More
By Jessica Potasz (Mama in a Stitch)
Unofficial Taylor Swift Crochet
20+ Projects Inspired by the Music and Style Icon
By Lee Sartori
Unofficial Audrey Hepburn Book and Crochet Kit
Includes Everything to Crochet Your Own Audrey Hepburn
By Katalin Galusz
Muppets Official Crochet Amigurumi
16 Projects To Create Your Favorite Muppets
By Drew Hill
The Beatles: All You Knit Is Love
The Official Beatles Knitting Book
By Caroline Smith
Fun knitting patterns inspired by the Beatles. You can make everything from sweaters to home décor. Also includes cool photos and designs that celebrate the band's history.
Every Way With Granny Crochet
50 Shapes In Classic Granny Stitch
By Julia Madill
This book is all about using the classic granny stitch in new ways. Not just squares, it offers 50 different shapes like circles, stars, flowers and even a rainbow. Includes clear instructions and charts, making it beginner-friendly. Plus, it gives tips on how to mix and match shapes for unique projects.
Renewal
MDK Field Guide No. 28
By Kay Gardiner & Ann Shayne
5 designs by knitwear legend Norah Gaughan! Three cardigans and two accessories featuring textured patterns and Norah's signature cables.
Memory Lane
Embellished Knits To Cherish
By Claudia Quintanilla
19 designs inspired by Claudia Quintanilla's childhood in El Salvador, focusing on embellishments such as embroidery, lace, beads, colourwork and crochet.
The Gnomes of Grimblewood
Enchanting friends to knit, full of magic and mischief
By Sarah Schira
A book aimed at confident knitters, the book contains patterns for 8 gnome characters, complete with backstories! Lookout for puns such as the gnome who has a gnose for adventure!
The Art of Crochet with Sock Weight Yarn
15 Stunning Patterns Inspired by Indie Dyers and Small-Batch Skeins
By Kaitlin Ostafew
Designed for crocheters to show off the beauty of indie-dyed yarns. From quick one-skein projects like a hair bow to bigger pieces like a cardigan.
Two Needles, Many Knits
The New Knitter's Guide with Easy Patterns
By Quayln Stark
A chatty guide for complete beginners. Includes the kind of information that a seasoned knitter knows but that might stop a complete beginner in their tracks, such as how to read a ball band and how to fix mistakes. Comes with 15 beginner-friendly patterns.
Knitting Stitches Card Deck
Learn to knit texture in 52 cards
By Claire Crompton
An interesting alternative to a stitch dictionary, this card deck offers 52 different knitting stitches you can try out. Each card gives a picture and instructions for reproducing the stitch pattern yourself.
Shaun the Sheep
Baa-rilliant Knits!: 10 EWE-nique characters
By Sachiyo Ishii
Patterns for 10 Shaun the Sheep characters, including Shaun in different outfits. Sachiyo Ishii has done a great job of capturing the look from the films.
Simple Natural Knits
35 projects to make: Beautifully easy designs for clothes, accessories, and the home
By Karen Miller, Susan Ritchie
Focusing on using eco-friendly yarns, this book includes 35 designs from sweaters to accessories, using a variety of techniques and constructions. There's a tutorial section aimed at beginners too.
Crochet Stitches Card Deck
Learn to crochet texture in 52 cards
By Esme Crick
An interesting alternative to a stitch dictionary, this card deck offers 52 different crochet stitches you can try out. Each card gives a picture and instructions for reproducing the stitch pattern yourself.
Brooklyn Tweed’s Knit and Crochet Blankets
Projects to Stitch for Home and Away
By Jared Flood
25 blanket designs from 16 different designers. Jared Flood describes this book as a resource to draw from for heirloom blankets for years to come. Note that only 3 of the 25 designs use crochet, so despite the title, you might want to look elsewhere if you're not a knitter.
Stranger Things Crochet (Crochet Kits)
Stranger Things Crochet (Crochet Kits)
By Editors of Thunder Bay Press
12 crochet projects of characters from the series Stranger Things. Includes supplies for two projects: young Eleven and the Demogorgon.
Aquatic Amigurumi 2
Crochet 15 Seashore Softies
By Natasha Tishchenko
15 cute sea creatures like a fancy Beach Lady and a friendly Turtle. Includes tutorials and links to video help, so suitable for all skill levels.
Granny Square Card Deck
50 mix and match designs
By Claire Montgomerie
Another option for cards instead of a book of crochet stitch patterns. No written instructions, only charts, althought there is a booklet with a step-by-step guide to reading and understanding pattern charts.
The Knitter's Handbook
Everything you need to know: yarns, needles, stitches, techniques
By Eleanor van Zandt
Includes instructions for 90 stitches from the absolute basics of knit and purl to bobbles, cables, lace and colorwork. Also includes techniques like knitting in-the-round, decorative cords, beading and embroidery on knitting.
Not Your Granny's Granny Squares
Not Your Granny's Granny Squares
By Babette Ulmer
Babette Ulmer shows us that traditional granny squares are not just for blankets (though they are fabulous for blankets). The book contains patterns for halter tops, skirts, cardigants, duscters, headbands, scarves and tote bags. Also includes a historical overview of the granny square from its beginnings in the late 19th century to the present day.
Knitting Van Gogh
Knit Your Own Masterpiece, Inspired by the Work of Vincent van Gogh
By Krista Ann
An interpretation of Van Gogh's paintings as knitted pieces. As well as quotes and images of his artworks, the book includes patterns for items like a cushion inspired by van Gogh’s Sunflowers, a scarf inspired by his swirling nighttime backgrounds, and a tote with his famous 'Head of a Skeleton with a Burning Cigarette'.
Crochet in a Day
18 Easy Patterns for Cute Sweaters, Cozy Blankets, Stylish Shawls and More
By Angie Bivins
This book includes estimates of the time taken to crochet each of the projects - and if you have 6 hours free in a day for crochet then you might actually get some of these projects done in a day as the title promises! Many of the designs are made with super-bulky yarns for a speedy, stylish result.
Knit Wild
21 sweaters with nature-inspired motifs in insulating yarns to keep you warm wherever you may roam
By Anna-Sofia Vintersol
Sweater designs inspired by nature and animals, including motifs like wolves and foxes. One is a 'choose your own adventure' design which can be customized to your liking. The patterns are colorful and meant to keep you warm outside, but of course they are perfect for keeping your cozy inside too.
Everyday Knitting
The Complete Beginner's Guide
By Megan Goodacre
A 'how to' knitting book that could be used by complete beginners, extending to a range of more advanced techniques like colorwork, cables, twisted stitches and lace. Also includes practice projects, including fingerless mitts, scarves and cute knitted critters.
Cable Knitting Stitch Dictionary
100 Essential Stitches
By Debbie Tomkies
Clear photos of each stitch to help guide you, along with tips on reading charts and fixing mistakes.
Winter Knitting For Little Sweethearts
46 Nordic-Style Patterns For Girls, Boys and Babies
By Hanne Andreassen Hjelmås & Torunn Steinsland
Comfy sweaters, cardigans, and socks that are great to keep kids warm in winter. Some of the designs include matching outfits for adults and dolls.
Harry Potter: The Official Book Of Crochet Amigurumi
By Juli Anne & Jody Revenson
Patterns for favorites like Harry, Snape, and even a golden snitch. Intended for any skill level.
Knit It Out
By Laerke Bagger
12 patterns and over 30 ways to tweak them, so you can make each piece your own. Alongside the patterns, Lærke shares her personal story and how knitting helped her through difficult times.
60 Quick Granny Squares
Mix & Match Crochet Motifs
By The Editors at Sixth & Spring
60 patterns including 3D flowers, swirls, lace and graphic designs to mix and match. Includes tips on starting square, joining new colors and 10 projects that you can use to turn the squares into blankets, scarves and bags.
The Big Book of Latvian Mittens
100 Knitting Patterns For Colourwork Mittens And More
By Ieva Ozolina
More than 50 mitten patterns, plus patterns for gloves and fingerless versions of both. Pretty designs in stranded knitting, worked from charts.
Mosaic Chart Directory For Knitting And Crochet
By Anna Nikipirowicz
75 modern mosaic designs for both knitting and crochet. Includes patterns with clear photos, charts, and step-by-step instructions. The designs range from easy to complex, making it accessible for beginners and interesting for more experienced crafters.
Quick Knit Baby Toys
20 knitting patterns for baby comforters to cuddle
By Juliette Michelet
20 projects ranging from simple to more complex designs, letting you use up your yarn stash and experiment with fun colors. Step-by-step instructions and helpful photosalong with tips for adding details with embroidery.
All New 20 To Make Christmas Crochet
By Val Pierce
Make decorations, toys, and even gift bags or tags!
Knitted Kalevala II
By Jenna Kostet
Knitted Kalevala II has 20 colorwork patterns based on poems from the Kalevala, a Finnish epic poem. Designs include a mix of items like sweaters, cardigans, and accessories, showcasing various shapes and constructions.
Crochet Cuties
By Zess
Instructions for 24 unique doll options, and by changing facial features, hairstyles and wardrobe, you can make a variety of characters, each with their own personality.
Lovely Little Stitches
25 Easy, Adorable Crochet Patterns for Babies and Toddlers
By Karen Petry
Fun and practical designs, like overalls and coats, that are comfy and stylish. There are patterns for ages newborn to 3 years.
Crochet Hats and Mittens for Everyone
Winter Essentials in Sizes Newborn to Adult Large
By Sascha Blase-Van Wagtendonk
Crochet patterns for hats and mittens in sizes from newborns to adults. Includes simple projects for beginners as well as more advanced designs.
More Christmas Ornaments to Crochet
36 New Designs to Celebrate a Handmade Holiday
By Megan Kreiner
Crochet patterns for everything from holiday characters to classic winter plants.
Introduction to Crochet
25 easy projects to make: Beginner-friendly patterns for wreaths, decorations, and home accessories
By Kate Eastwood
This book has 25 easy crochet projects, including fun items like a pompom pillow and a star wreath. Clear instructions and photos, plus a section on techniques, so you can learn as you go.
Corners and Curves US Terms Edition
45 Granny Square patterns for crocheters ready to play with colours, corners, and curves.
By Shelley Husband
US Terms version! 45 unique granny square patterns that start as circles and ends as squares. Includes a range of challenging designs and opportunities to play with color. Includes practical guides, extra border patterns, and multiple project ideas to inspire your next crochet creation.
Corners and Curves UK Terms Edition
45 Granny Square patterns for crocheters ready to play with colours, corners, and curves.
By Shelley Husband
UK Terms version! 45 unique granny square patterns that start as circles and ends as squares. Includes a range of challenging designs and opportunities to play with color. Includes practical guides, extra border patterns, and multiple project ideas to inspire your next crochet creation.
Knit Bits: Learn to Knit Shaping
By Knit Picks Design Team
Take the next step beyond knit and purl stitches with 3 simple patterns which include techniques like increasing, decreasing and working in the round.
Crochet Activity Toys
Amigurumi Patterns For Interactive Toys
By Svetlana Golova
Fun, interactive toys aimed at babies and toddlers. It includes projects like shape sorters and stacking toys that help with skill development while keeping little ones entertained. The patterns cater to different skill levels.
Colorful Crochet Birds
19 Amigurumi Patterns to Create Feathered Friends
By Ilaria Caliri
From flamingos to cockatiels, this book offers clear instructions, helpful pictures, and access to video tutorials and an online forum for support.
Flower Gnomigurumi
12 Cute Amigurumi Gnomes to Crochet (Dover Crafts: Crochet)
By Madelenón-Soledad Iglesias Silva
Twelve crochet patterns for cute gnomes, each with different flower designs. Includes instructions and photos. Crochet these gnomes as gifts or keep them for yourself!
The Sock Project
Colorful, Cool Socks To Knit And Show Off
By Summer Lee
Work your way up twelve levels of sock knitting, with 18 colorful knitted socks. Techniques used include lace, cables, stranded knitting and Estonian inlay.
Amigurumi Crochet
35 easy projects to make: Super-cute patterns for animals, sea creatures, sweet treats, and more
By Laura Strutt
Amigurumi projects covering themes like food, sea life, and garden animals. There's one chapter on 'supersize' amigurumi, all made with soft, bulky chenille yarn.
Crochet Monsters
35 body patterns and options for horns, limbs, antennae and so much more!
By Megan Lapp
35 patterns for crochet monsters, with options for custom features like limbs, mouths, and tails. Create your own unique monster.
Construction Knitting
Knitwear Design With Geometric Shapes
By Nikki Gabriel
Focuses on using geometric shapes in knitting to help you design your own pieces in hand and machine knitting. Useful information for both crafters and design students, along with practical projects to try out.
Super Fun Crafts for Kids
Bead, Crochet, Knot, Braid, Sew!
By Editors of Quarry Books
Not strictly a crochet book, but there is some crochet in there! The book covers a range of skills like beading, crochet, and sewing. There are lots of colorful photos and clear instructions so both kids and adults can follow along.
Amigurumi Friends
100+ Adorable Custom Crochet Critters
By Jade Gauthier-boutin
20 animals with different body and accessory options and exceptional tutorial support. Many techniques have QR code links to online videos.
Little Adventures
A Knit Camping Trip
By Emily Kintigh
Knitting patterns for cute camping-themed stuffed toys, including a van, trailer, campfire set, and even a raccoon and bear cub. The patterns use DK-weight cotton.
Sock Odyssey
Modern Daily Knitting Field Guide No. 27
By Kay Gardiner & Ann Shayne
4 fresh sock patterns in DK-weight yarns, designed by Fatimah Hinds. Techniques used include stripes, cables and lace.
Knit Bits
Learn To Knit And Purl
By Knit Picks Design Team
Learn the basics of knitting while holding the yarn in either the left or right hand. Patterns include a washcloth, ribbed scarf, and cowl project to help you practice and improve.
Easy Knitting for Kids
35 easy and fun knitting projects for children aged 7 years + (Easy Crafts for Kids)
By CICO Kidz
A child's guide to knitting, with 35 simple and colorful projects that kids can try. The book includes clear instructions and covers all the basics, from techniques to materials.
Crochet Girls
10 Sweet & Simple Friends to Crochet & Appliqué (Flat-Lay Crochet in a Day, 1)
By Colleen Lynch
The book shows you how to crochet 10 flat-style girl figures. It starts with a basic project that shows you how to make the basic components, and then builds on it with different hairstyles and accessories. You'll also learn how to use these figures on items like bags, jackets, and framed art.
Crochet Illusion Blankets
15 patterns for optical illusion crochet blankets, afghans and throws
By Helen Smith
15 crochet patterns that create 3D effects, using a technique called intarsia crochet.
Knitted Moomin Socks
29 original designs with charts
By Linda Permanto
29 patterns for making Moomin-themed socks using Fair Isle knitting. Each pattern features a different character or scene from Tove Jansson's Moomin stories. The designs are detailed, and there are tips to help you get the right fit for all the family.
Magical Knits From The North
19 Enchanting Knitting Patterns Inspired By Magic And Mysticism
By Katinka Sarjonaja & Meri Mort
This book combines knitting and poetry with a touch of magic. It offers 19 knitting patterns, each paired with poems or spells inspired by Finnish folklore. The aim is to make your knitting a mindful and meaningful experience.
Quick & Easy Crochet
35 Simple Projects To Make
By Melody Griffiths
35 crochet patterns for clothes and accessories, including hats, gloves, bags, and even kids' clothes. The projects aim to be simple and quick, so they're great for beginners or anyone short on time!
Cursed Crochet
Create Unhinged Versions of Your Favorite Cartoons, Characters, and Animals with Amigurumi Patterns Crafted by ChatGPT
By Editors of Ulysses Press
This book contains crochet patterns made with AI, however strange the result! You'll find odd and quirky versions of familiar characters and toys, like a weird-looking Baby Yoda and a funny take on Squidward. It's a mix of creepy and amusing, and a perfect antidote to cute crochet!
Well Worn
Visible Mending for the Clothes You Love
By Skye Pennant
Not strictly about knitting or crochet, this guide to fixing your favorite worn-out clothes with visible mending techniques might still be of use to many of us! The author shares traditional mending methods and encourages embracing imperfections in your wardrobe instead of discarding old favorites.
Short-Row Colorwork Knitting
The Definitive Step-by-Step Guide
By Woolly Wormhead
Master the art of colourful knitting patterns using short rows, starting with a step-by-step guide to give you a solid foundation. Includes over 50 stitch patterns. Learn everything needed to create beautiful short-row colorwork accessories like hats and scarves. So popular I couldn't get hold of a copy in time to review it!
Woodland Whimsy
Knitted Creatures Of The Forest
By Mariia Ermolova
Create charming woodland creatures and their outfits, complete with detailed instructions and photos. The book also offers access to video tutorials for assistance with assembly and finishing touches.
Tunisian Crochet - The Japanese Way
Combine the Best of Knitting and Crochet Using Clear Japanese-style Charts & Symbols
By Nihon Vogue
Step-by-step illustrations for 13 stitches and 20 projects including shrugs, bags, vests, and more, using a chart-and-symbol method pioneered in Japan and now used worldwide.
10,000 Crocheted Hats
Discover Your Own Unique Design Combinations
By Emma Varnam
Over 10,000 combinations of brim, body and crown that you can mix and match. Includes tips on how to embellish the finished hat.
Crochet Costume Party
over 35 easy patterns to make: Create simple and fun children's costumes for fairytale characters, animals, a superhero, and more
By Emma Friedlander-Collins
Designed by a parent who wanted more options for dressing up her children, the book offers garments to make 15 different costumes, from pirates to bunnies. No sewing skills required.
Knit Latvian Mittens
19 Projects with Traditional Latvian Patterns to Knit
By Motoko Ishikawa
Colorful graphic instructions for making triangular-shaped mittens with traditional designs like forests, flowers, and animals. It also teaches techniques such as braided patterns and picot knitting, so you can learn new skills while making mittens for yourself, friends and family.
Amigurumi Adventures
Featuring 21 Playful Crochet Designs
By Clare Cooper
Crochet patterns for making cute characters inspired by different countries, or design your own doll with embroidered features. Instructions and photos included.
Amigurumi Gnomes
24 Crochet Patterns For Every Season
By Mufficorn
Gnome characters for all seasons. Includes step-by-step instructions and links to video tutorials. These gnomes would make cute gifts!
Amigurumi Loveys & Blankets
16 Adorable Animal Projects to Crochet and Snuggle
By Ariana Wimset
Animal characters for babies to snuggle with. Includes patterns for a giraffe, bear, fox, horse, and more.
At Home With Margaret Holzmann
10 Beautiful Blanket Patterns To Knit For Every Season
By Margaret Holzmann
Patterns for blankets (and a couple of cushions) made using modular knitting. While it's not aimed at complete novices, anyone comfortable with basic stitches and willing to experiment could achieve and enjoy these unusual and beautiful designs.
Stepping Out
Sock Patterns
By Knit Picks
16 sock patterns for knitters, separated into beginner, cabled, multicolor, and uniquely constructed designs. Level up your sock-knitting skills while building a colorful collection of socks.
Amazing Japanese Crochet Stitches
A Stitch Dictionary And Design Resource
By Keiko Okamoto
Showcases a variety of crochet stitches perfect for creating different styles and textures in your crochet projects. Includes detailed instructions and patterns for creating elegant shawls, flowery necklaces, vests, scarves, and bags.
Island Vibes
Summer Knits
By Sasha Hyre
9 patterns for summer knitting like tops, cardigans, and bags with a twist. A fresh approach with modular knitting and intarsia, for a stylish summer wardrobe that celebrates Sasha's Jamaican heritage.
Granny Square Chic
Crochet Your Own Clothes And Accessories With Endless Variations
By Cassie Ward
Teaches you the basics of crocheting granny squares and shows you how to make garments like sweaters, dresses, and bags.
Aran
By Marie Wallin
A knitting book by Marie Wallin featuring 12 designs made with her new yarn British Breeds Aran. The designs feature traditional Fair Isle and textured stitches, many with an oversized fit. Patterns include a mix of women's sweaters, cardigans, a slipover, and accessories.
Mad Hatter
Crazy, Colorful Crochet Designs to Hook and Show Off
By Aynsley Grealis
Whimsical hat and handbag patterns with colorful appliques and designs, ranging from balaclavas to bucket hats.
For crocheters of all skill levels looking to add a touch of fun and creativity to their projects.
Peter Panda and Pals
10 Sweet and Easy Amigurumi Designs To Crochet
By Femke Vindevogel
Cute crocheted animals with quirky personalities. The book contains patterns for 10 characters, each with its own fun backstory.
Fast and Fabulous Knits
18 Speedy Sweater and Top Patterns for Busy Knitters
By Jaime Dorfman
18 patterns for sweaters and cardigans, all designed to be knit up quickly.
Size-inclusive patterns to suit various body shapes, using different stitch techniques and yarn weights for a fun and creative knitting experience.
Knitting For Babies and Toddlers
Timeless patterns for clothes, blankets, and nursery decorations
By Amy Philip
35 knitting patterns for baby clothes and accessories, focusing on timeless designs and natural fibers.
Includes sizes for newborns up to age 3 and features techniques like intarsia and stranded knitting.
Filet Crochet to Wear
A Beginner-Friendly Fuide To Filet Crochet Fashion
By Femke Vindevogel
Reimagines traditional filet crochet for modern wearables.
Includes 15 patterns for garments like sweaters and tanks using filet crochet technique, creating a mesh-like fabric with simple stitches.
Great Grannies: Made Modern
6 Crochet Projects For A Vintage Inspired Summer
By Leisure Arts
6 projects using the granny square motif, including a crocheted bikini, tote bag, slippers, and cover-up, all using worsted weight yarn.
Chic & Simple Chunky Knits
Make Elegant Scarves, Bags, Caps, Blankets and More! For Arm Knitting, Needles & Crochet (Includes 23 Projects)
By Eriko Teranishi
Beginner-friendly book with 23 patterns for scarves, bags, hats, and blankets using chunky knits.
Crochet Stitches
Step By Step
By Claire Montgomerie
Over 150 stitches for crocheters of all levels, covering techniques like granny squares, amigurumi, and more. The book offers instructions with photos to help you learn and create various crochet projects, from blankets to toys.
Knitting Light
20 Mostly Seamless Tops, Tees And More For Warm Weather Wear
By Marie Greene
A collection of lightweight knit patterns using plant-based yarns. The patterns range from lace details to classic shapes, suitable for knitters of advanced beginner to intermediate skill levels. Create your own wardrobe essentials in sizes S through 6X.
Strands of Joy Vol.II
By Anna Johanna
Sequel to Finnish designer Anna Johanna's popular first book, with 20 colorwork patterns - sweaters, cardigans, a dress, accessories, and children's patterns. All are worked top down without seams. There are all levels of colorwork from beginner to complicated.
Crocheting Reversible Amigurumi Projects
How To Crochet Animal Plushies That Turn Inside-Out
By Jessie Van In
How to make amigurumi animals that can actually flip inside out to reveal another design! 7 patterns that double as 14 animals and suitable for beginners to advanced crocheters.
Perfect Crochet Finish
By Jane Crowfoot
This is the US version of Jane Crowfoot's latest book, a comprehensive guide on how to finish your crochet projects beautifully. It covers everything from adding borders and embellishments to troubleshooting mistakes and selecting the right hooks and yarns.
The Complete Crochet Handbook
By Jane Crowfoot
This is the UK version of Jane Crowfoot's latest book, a comprehensive guide on how to finish your crochet projects beautifully. It covers everything from adding borders and embellishments to troubleshooting mistakes and selecting the right hooks and yarns.
Knit a Box of Socks
24 Sock Knitting Patterns For Your Dream Box Of Socks
By Julie Anne Lebouthillier
24 sock knitting patterns for different skill levels. From gradients to colorwork to cables, there's something for everyone to build their sock knitting skills and create a personalized collection. The book also includes information on techniques and instructions for sizing.
Raffia Crochet
By Wool And The Gang
This is the American version of Jane Crowfoot's latest book, a comprehensive guide on how to finish your crochet projects beautifully. It covers everything from adding borders and embellishments to troubleshooting mistakes and selecting the right hooks and yarns.
Crochet Your Own Dog
14 Lifesize Amigurumi Pups To Make And Love
By Mieko Shindo
Crochet cute dogs! You can crochet popular small breeds like Poodles, Dachshunds, and Yorkies. Craft cute canine buddies for yourself or as gifts!
Colour At Work
By Kate Davies & Felicity Ford
This book is all about embracing creativity with color in a fun, curiosity-driven way, without relying on standard color theories or quick fixes.
100 Knitted Tiles
Charts And Patterns For Knitted Motifs Inspired By Decorative Tiles
By Various
A diverse range of knitting charts and patterns inspired by decorative ceramic tiles worldwide. From intricate colourwork to textured motifs, the designs draw inspiration from various architectural patterns like Victorian floor tiles and ancient temple designs. Techniques include stranded knitting, mosaic knitting and intarsia.
Hot Girl Crochet
15 Easy Crochet Projects, From Bags To Bikinis
By Rose Svane
Crochet your own trendy clothes and accessories using patterns from Danish designer Rose Svane. With step-by-step instructions and colorful photos, you can create a crocheted bikini, bucket hat, lampshade, and more.
Essential Knit Sweaters
Patterns For Every Sweater You Ever Wanted to Wear Every Day
By Frauke Ludwig
20 patterns for classic and comfortable sweaters like pullovers, cardigans, and hoodies. Design features range from simple stitches to unique details, with tutorials and instructions to help you create your own sweater collection.
My Crocheted Home
Hand-made Baskets, Pillows, Throws, Wall Hangings, Placemats And More
By Salena Baca
Crochet patterns for decorating and organizing your living space, from wall hangings to cozy throws and cushions. The patterns are beginner-friendly to intermediate levels.
Crochet Baby Sets
30 Patterns For Blankets, Booties, Hats, Tops And More
By Kristi Simpson
Matching sets for babies, including patterns for sweaters, blankets, and booties. The patterns use DK weight yarn and are suitable for beginners to intermediate crocheters. Sizes range from newborn to 12 months, with 30 designs to choose from and step-by-step tutorials for crochet techniques.
The Compact Beginner's Guide To Knitting
Everything You Need To Start Creating Today
By Sian Brown & Rebecca Grieg
The book covers the basics like choosing materials and learning different techniques before diving into creative project patterns.
Beginner's Guide to Crochet, The
Easy Techniques And 8 Fun Projects
By Claire Montgomerie
A guide for beginners who want to learn how to crochet, covering everything from basic stitches to reading patterns. It includes step-by-step photographs, crochet abbreviations, and eight projects to help you practice new techniques as you go.
Beginner's Guide to Knitting, The
Easy Techniques And 8 Fun Projects
By Lynne Rowe
A beginner-friendly guide to knitting with tutorials and easy projects to help you on your knitting journey. It contains eight projects that allow you to progressively improve your knitting skills.
Huggable Amigurumi
Crocheting Teddy Bears and Other Cute Cuddly Friends
By Franziska Pfoser
14 crochet patterns for super-sized soft toys. Includes patterns for animals like a penguin, bear, dog, fox, zebra and my favorite, a turtle.
52 Weeks of Accessories
Hats, Scarves, Socks, Mittens & More
By Laine Publishing
Accessories patterns from 48 different designers for hats, mittens, shawls, cowls and socks. Accessories make great projects for using up yarn and learning new techniques, and my guess is that everyone can learn something new from this book!
Techniques used include stranded colorwork, slipped stitch colorwork, cables, lace, twisted stitches, brioche, modular knitting, intarsia, beading, lace, ladder-back jacquard and 2 designs using crochet.
Moss
MDK Field Guide No. 26
By Kay Gardiner & Ann Shayne
Designs by Hélène Magnússon, inspired by Iceland. Includes five patterns: a sweater, a shawl, a blanket, mittens and a tam.
Cute Knitted Animal Scarves, Socks, and More
35 fun and fluffy creatures to knit and wear
By Fiona Goble
Knit animal-themed scarves, socks, and mittens for a wide range of ages.
You can choose from a variety of creatures like koalas, foxes, frogs, penguins, and even snakes to add some fun to your wardrobe.
Includes easy-to-follow instructions and plenty of photos, so you'll be knitting up a zoo in no time.
Retro Crochet
35 vintage-inspired projects that are off the hook
By Nicki Trench
35 vintage-inspired patterns for scarves, tops, skirts, and more inspired by the 1960s and '70s.
Suitable for all levels of crocheter, as the book includes instructions to help you get started on your own retro fashion creations.
Adorable Animal Families To Crochet
By Marie Clesse
Instructions for 8 pairs of adult and baby animals, giving 16 designs in total. The animals include adult and baby donkey, hedgehog, kangaroo and otter.
The Compact Beginner's Guide to Crochet
Everything you need to start creating today
By Sian Brown, Rachel Madden
Teaches you the basic crochet stitches and techniques that you need to know to create projects like a rose corsage, basic bunting, and even an amigurumi baby sloth.
The Art of Crochet Orchids
Three Patterns of Timeless Elegance
By Natagor Finlayson
Learn how to make realistic orchids with crochet.
The book is written for people who already know how to crochet, but does include step-by-step instructions to help you create these beautiful flowers.
Scruffs
Book 1
By Carol Connelly
Includes patterns for a range of soft and fluffy toy dogs, knitted in King Cole Truffle, Glitz DK and Big Value DK. Each dog has a different collar!
Crochet Granny Squares And More
Crochet Patterns For Your Home And To Wear
By Laura Strutt
First published in 2015 as 'Modern Granny Squares Crochet and More'. Learn how to crochet squares, circles, and triangles and use them to make 35 patterns.
Projects include home decor items such as pillow covers, blankets, and afghans, and accessories like a book bag, tech case, and shawl.
The book includes illustrations and explanations of basic stitches and techniques.
Catside Up, Catside Down
A Book Of Prepositions
By Anna Hrachovec
Not a knitting book really, but a children's book of knitted cats in funny positions.
The aim of the book is to entertain children while they learn preposition words like up, down, above and below.
While there are no knitting patterns in the book, Anna Hrachovec does have cat knitting patterns
(and other animals) available on Ravelry, so you could combine a cat with the book as a gift!
Knitted Socks
20 gorgeous patterns inspired by places around the world
By Niina Laitinen
20 pretty and ornate sock patterns using cables, lace and stranded knitting. All the designs are inspired by locations around the world.
The book does not include photo tutorials showing you how to do the techniques.
Homestead Cables
By Knit Picks
With this collection, Knit Picks say they are trying to help knitters live the dream that they're staying in an old farmhouse, raising sheep, and wearing cozy cable knits every day!
The book contains 9 patterns for accessories and garments in classic cables, in workhorse yarns, from DK weight to bulky.
Echoes
24 Modern Knits Inspired By Iconic Women
By Susan Crawford
Features knitwear patterns dedicated to incredible women, both real and fictional, who
have influenced Susan Crawford’s life. The collection features a variety of styles, techniques and garments.
Knits From The LYS
A Collection By Espace Tricot
By Stephanie Earp & Naomi Endicott
Knits From The LYS is a collection of 15 knitting patterns that celebrate the beauty and charm of local yarn stores.
With a range of accessories and garments, this book offers something for knitters of all skill levels.
Northern Lights
A Collection With Brooklyn Tweed
By Amirisu
12 patterns created by knitwear designers from around the world, inspired by the work of Finnish architects and designers.
Includes an interview with Jared Flood from Brooklyn Tweed, who was also the photographer for the book.
Colourwork in the Round
All the techniques you need plus 5 stunning projects
By Anna Dervout
This book aims to help knitters learn colourwork knitting, specifically in the round using circular needles.
The book also includes five sweater and hat patterns for women and children.
Complete Crochet Handbook
The Only Crochet Reference You'll Ever Need
By Eveline Hetty-Burkart, Beate Hilbig, Beatrice Simon
The Complete Crochet Handbook covers basic techniques to more advanced skills like Tunisian crochet and Irish lace.
The book contains over 1100 photos, step-by-step instructions, and helpful tips.
Chicken Run
Dawn of the Nugget Im-peck-able Crochet: 10 egg-straordinary characters to make (Aardman Chicken Run)
By Sarah-Jane Hicks
Make chicken characters from the movie 'Chicken Run: Dawn of the Nugget'.
The book includes instructions for creating 11 different characters.
