Crochet Books

There was a time when granny squares were reserved for afghans and arcmchair covers. Not anymore! Fashion designer and crochet master Babette Ulmer shows you how to make nostaligc crochet squares and turn them into fun, fashion-forward, contemporary pieces of wearable art.

Granny squares have been around for more than 125 years and for a long time, they were just for making blankets. But now they can be seen everywhere, from social media to the pages of Vogue. Far from being old-fashioned, these works of crocheted art are the fashion world’s hottest trend. And now, with Not Your Granny’s Granny Squares you can make some of the coolest granny square clothes you’ll ever see. Crochet master and fashion designer Babette Ulmer has created patterns for everything from headbands, scarves, and tote bags to gorgeous halter tops, skirts, cardigans, dusters, and more. With detailed instructions on how to make all kinds of squares, easy-to-follow patterns, and even a bit of history about the granny square itself, this is the only book you’ll need to crochet your own iconic granny square look.

STEP BY STEP INSTRUCTIONS: Includes easy-to-read instructions, charts, and schematics that make knitting these patterns fun and easy.

STUNNING IMAGES: Enjoy beautiful full-color photography and iconic images of models wearing their granny squares on the runway.

AN INSIDE LOOK at the fashion industry through the perspective of professional designer/ granny square knitter, Babette Ulmer.

FOR FANS OF CRAFTING AND FASHION: Not Your Granny’s Granny Squares features easy-to-read instructions and informative essays about the craft’s history.

Fire up your crochet hooks and get your granny on! This accessible guide includes clear instructions and a photo of each finished project.

Adapted from the best-selling The Granny Square Book, Second Edition, Granny Square Crochet for Beginnersgives you everything you need to get started with crochet and to start making and creating projects with granny squares.

Granny Squares for Beginners shows you how the easy technique of crocheting square by square is not only portable and convenient but is also amazingly versatile and can be interpreted in countless ways with different yarns. You’ll find:
 

Easy essentials. Learn about basic supplies and stitches, easy techniques for making granny squares, and adding simple details and finishing.
A rich collection of granny square patterns. Explore a wide range of designs, from classic geometrics to fun florals.
Easy, beginner-level projects. The simple projects for accessories, garments, and gifts prove that granny squares can be used to make almost anything.

Learn to crochet granny squares and create your own unique projects with Granny Square Crochet for Beginners.

Crochet hilariously upside-down versions of cartoon characters, video game heroes, and childhood toys with the first-ever AI-generated crochet book showcasing the extremely weird, bad-good patterns made by a computer.

What happens when you ask ChatGPT to write an amigurumi pattern?

In early 2023, we asked the groundbreaking AI platform to create adorable crochet patterns of beloved characters and our favorite animals. Instead, we were left with charmingly strange versions of these creatures that delighted and horrified, like:

Squooshward, a confused adaptation of Spongebob's grouchy neighbor
Beige Space Baby, a flesh-colored horror in the general shape of beloved Baby Yoda
Burfy, an even more terrifying version of the cursed 90s children's toy
Oopa, a deranged interpretation of Aang's trusty flying bison
And more!

Whether you're a beginner crocheter or an advanced yarn worker, grab your copy and stitch along with these patterns that are completely wrong, slightly strange, but above all hilariously fun.

Create more than 100 adorable amigurumi animals while learning skills and techniques to stitch any crochet critter you can imagine.

There’s nothing more satisfying than creating something with your hands—especially when it’s your own design and it’s cuddly and adorable. In Amigurumi Friends, popular crochet designer Jade Gauthier-Boutin shares a variety of approaches to stitching, customizing, and designing your own crochet critters.
 
Jade first provides detailed patterns for five basic animal poses—two standing, two sitting, and one lying down. You then choose your own crochet adventure by changing the muzzles, ears, tails, colors, and other details to create more than 100 adorable animals. With an overview of crochet techniques and amigurumi basics, even beginning crocheters will be able to stitch their chosen crochet animals. This comprehensive guide includes:
 

Clear instructions for the basic head and for five body shapes and poses
Twenty animal types with instructions for crocheting all five variations
Ideas for customizing the projects with different expressions, yarns, colors, and more
Inspiration and guidance to design your own amigurumi from scratch
QR codes linked to video tutorials to make creating amigurumi even easier

With so many options, the hardest part will be deciding which crochet cutie to make first. Choose from animals from all around the world . . . and beyond:
 

At the Zoo: Take a walk on the wild side with lions, and pandas, and zebras, oh my!
Woodland Friends: Sweet forest creatures like foxes, moose, and bears
On the Farm: Cows, donkeys, bunnies, and other lovable barnyard pals
Out of This World: Dinosaurs, dragons, and unicorns expand the amigurumi universe
 
Whether you’re new to crochet or amigurumi or looking for fresh ideas to make, gift, and even sell, Amigurumi Friends provides everything you need to know to stitch up your own marvelous menagerie of cuddly critters.

The perfect guidebook for beginners, Hot Girl Crochet offers 15 super cool and easy projects from Danish contemporary crochet star Rose Svane so you can learn howto crochet your own clothes, accessories, and homeware.

Rose built her popular brand off stylish crocheted clothing and accessories that earned her international attention, Instagram fame, and customers like Internet icon Emma Chamberlain, Maddie Ziegler, and Meadow Walker. Her designs have been featured in Cosmopolitan and copied by people all over the world.

In Hot Girl Crochet, Rose shares step-by-step instructions to re-create her signature crocheted looks at home. Readers can make:

A bucket hat
A crocheted bikini
A checkered lampshade
A leftover yarn sweater
A cross-body bag
A beach skirt
Featuring the woven, dreamy look that Rose is known for, each project can be customized and brought to life by beginners and practiced crafters alike.

Includes Color Photographs

My Pretty Brown Doll is the first pattern book for making unique, customizable African American crochet dolls.

From American Girl Dolls to Barbie, there’s something special about having your own doll, and even more so, having a doll that looks like you. And it’s not just about clothing; having a doll that has eyes, skin tone, and even a hairstyle to match your own is a thrill. For African American girls, this isn’t the norm nor is it easy to find.

Created by Yolanda Jordan, My Pretty Brown Doll offers patterns and crochet techniques to create this charming crochet doll, with skin tone, hairstyle, eyes, and outfits that are customizable to match the young person this gift is for. Jordan’s unique aesthetic will appeal to a wide variety of crocheters, and there are endless possibilities to make this doll unique.

The book covers a basic wardrobe, including pants, shirts, shoes, coats, a hat, and a scarf. But then Jordan dives into specific adventures like going to school and playing soccer, dancing ballet and traveling to Paris. There’s even a mermaid and a scientist outfit, complete with lab coat. Offering African American girls the chance to have their own doll, who looks like them and can be outfitted exactly the way they want, is a gift unlike any other. It’s a wonderful opportunity to deliver something special to an underserved market.

Includes color images

Crochet Monsters contains instructions for 37 unique bodies and more than 15 teeth patterns, tongues and horns, hair and scales, tails and limbs and more! Nearly everything is interchangeable so with over 30 limb options and so many more ways to customize your Monster, you can make a unique creature every time you return to this book.

Publisher: Stackpole Books
ISBN13: 9780811771634
Pub Date: Jul 15, 2024

Learn to crochet cables!

Have you ever wanted to create a sweater with beautiful cables, but you didn’t know how to knit? Now, in Contemporary Celtic Crochet, you can learn how to use basic crochet stitches to create the same stunning effect on sweater wraps, stoles, cardigans, and more. This book features easy projects, such as hats, scarves and device covers, and more difficult projects, including sweaters, wraps and blankets. Make the Hialeah Honey Baby Blankey to swaddle a newborn or create the Inisheer Sweater Wrap to stay cozy in cool weather. The Cables Meet Lace Cape is perfect for evenings out, and the Pennywhistler’s Pack will let you carry your essentials on any day trip. These Celtic-inspired stitches and projects are the perfect addition to your crochet repertoire.

Adorable amigurumi creations

Break into crochet with amigurumi, the Japanese craft of crocheting small stuffed toys! Beginners and crochet enthusiasts alike will delight in choosing from 16 quirky creatures to create, including a dapper tiger, a masked fox, an adorable hedgehog, and more. Quick and satisfying to make, these 4.5˝-tall creatures can be made in a few hours or over the course of a day or weekend. They are also conveniently portable for creating on the go.

Crochet 16 quirky characters and their accessories

Portable, collectable, and giftable 4.5˝-tall creatures made by you!

Beginners delight in easy-to-follow crochet instructions

Welcome baby with crocheted blankets, sweaters, hats, booties, and more!

In this collection for baby, you'll find patterns for matching sets of baby classics like sweaters, blankets, and booties. Make the sets as shown or mix and match--all items are made with DK weight yarn so it is easy to use your favorite yarns and make any of the pieces to create the ultimate baby layette.

Sizes range from newborn to 12 months, and all patterns are easy to intermediate in skill level. You don't need to be a crochet expert to make a beautiful gift for baby. If you need a refresher or are new to a crochet technique, step-by-step tutorials are included. There are 30 designs in all. Get in on the fun of giving crocheted joy to all the new babies in your life!

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