Crochet Books

The Ricorumi book "Blooming Beauties" features superbly beautiful and meticulously detailed crocheted figures. These floral-inspired Ricorumis will bloom in any home or child's room. Whether it's a snowdrop, a forget-me-not, or a cute daffodil, the easy-to-follow instructions and detailed illustrations make all the models easy to crochet.
- 8 models to crochet
- 14 pages in softcover
- Format: 24x21cm
- Publisher: Rico Design GmbH & Co. KG

Ricorumi books use British crochet terminology.

Craft: Crochet
Brand: Rico Design
Yarn: Ricorumi DK by Rico Design (100% Cotton; 63 yds per 25 g)
Yarn Weight: DK / Light #3

What's Inside: 8 flower figures, including a snowdrop, forget-me-not and daffodil.

Publication Details: Published by Rico Design and distributed by Universal Yarn.

The Tunisian Crochet Sweater Collection is more than just a collection of stunning sweater patterns—it's a comprehensive guide to mastering Tunisian crochet and creating beautifully wearable garments. From essential stitches and terminology to choosing the right yarn and maintaining gauge, this book covers all the fundamentals. It also offers expert tips on techniques like increasing and decreasing, sweater construction, perfecting your fit and drape, and giving your piece a professional finish, making it an invaluable resource for both beginners and experienced crocheters alike.
Featuring a diverse range of patterns—from casual tank tops to sophisticated cardigans—Dora Ohrenstein presents flattering designs that cater to an extended size range, ensuring both comfort and style. With this book, you'll explore new yarns and stitches to craft gorgeous, handmade sweaters that you'll cherish and wear season after season.
 

Jump into this Cottagecore Collection Full of Snail Steeds and Mushroom Riders!
Mushroom Sprites and Snails are a delightful pairing, offering endless possibilities for crafting magical creatures. With Mushroom Sprites available in various sizes, limb options, and cap styles, and Snails in small, medium, and giant sizes with round or pointed shells, this book provides everything you need to create a whimsical duo. As a bonus, you'll find instructions for leashes, reins, and saddles that allow the Mushroom Sprites to take their Snails on adventures through meadows and forests.

Patterns are accessible for all skill levels, with simpler mushroom shapes for beginners and intricate spiraling shells and colorwork for more advanced crafters. All patterns include detailed photos so you can easily follow the instructions to create enchanting amigurumi. Use the included photo galleries and planning sheets to design your unique creatures and track your progress, and refer to the Glossary of Terms and Stitches for helpful guidance along the way.

You'll soon be enjoying the company of a whole fairy ring of Mushroom Sprites and their Snail companions!

A stylish BOXED SET with a 64-PAGE BOOK and 50 PATTERN CARDS for CROCHETED MOTIFS, BLOCKS, AND SQUARES.

These colorful MINI DESIGNS, inspired by nature, are perfect for CROCHETING ON THE GO.

Ideal for beginners through to experienced crocheters, the eye-catching designs are perfect for trying out new techniques and using up yarn from your stash.

The deck features 50 gorgeous pattern cards for nature-themed granny squares and motifs, from a forget-me-not square to a 3D daffodil and a ladybug on a leaf. All are fast, fun, and so rewarding to create.

Each card features a photo of the motif on the front and the pattern on the back. Many of the cards also include a handy stitch chart.

Celebrate the magic of Christmas with these crochet figures for your Christmas decoration! Rico Design's Ricorumi Christmas book brings you accessories for a great ambience at home such as Christmas praline and Santa star to decorate the Christmas tree, sparkling candles to spread magical mood and the sweet gingerbread house to decorate the table with the festive turkey. The highlight: The Dala horse in traditional Christmas colors is a stylish eye-catcher at the family party!

Ricorumi books use British crochet terminology.

Craft: Crochet
Brand: Rico Design
Yarn: Ricorumi DK by Rico Design (100% Cotton; 63 yds per 25 g)
Yarn Weight: DK / Light #3

What's Inside: Christmas pralines, Santa star, candles, gingerbread house, festive turkey and a Dala horse.

Publication Details: Published by Rico Design and distributed by Universal Yarn.

In Rico's new pattern booklet, we take you to the sea. Let a fresh sea breeze blow into your house with our beautiful figures such as lighthouses, seagulls, fish and a cute seal. Ricorumi Maritime uses Ricorumi in classic coastal colours. As an atmospheric home decoration, let these modern models instantly bring that beach feeling into your four walls.

Ricorumi books use British crochet terminology.

Craft: Crochet
Brand: Rico Design
Yarn: Ricorumi DK by Rico Design (100% Cotton; 63 yds per 25 g)
Yarn Weight: DK / Light #3

What's Inside: Lighthouses, seagulls, fish and a seal.

Publication Details: Published by Rico Design and distributed by Universal Yarn.

In this Ricorumi booklet “Christmas Crib - Nativity Scene” you will be shown how to crochet cute figures for a nativity scene. From Mary and Joseph with the baby Jesus to the angel, shepherd and the three wise men, there are all models to equip a cute Christmas nativity scene. As always, with the easy-to-understand instructions and detailed illustrations, all models can be easily crocheted.

12 models on 24 pages
Language: English
Format: 24x21cm
Publisher: Rico Design GmbH & Co. KG

Craft: Crochet
Brand: Rico Design
Yarn: Ricorumi DK by Rico Design (100% Cotton; 63 yds per 25 g)
Yarn Weight: DK / Light #3

What's Inside: A 12-figure nativity scene: Mary, Joseph, baby Jesus, the angel, a shepherd and the three wise men.

Publication Details: Published by Rico Design and distributed by Universal Yarn.

Attention crochet fans! There is a new Ricorumi universe! In this issue we combine our classics Ricorumi DK and Ricorumi Spray DK with Ricorumi Nilli Nilli, which is a matte yet shiny chenille yarn. The result is a vibrant underwater world with octopods, squid, starfish, anemones, fish, sea slugs, mussels, and corals. Create your own little natural history collection of exciting sea creatures!

13 models on 24 pages
Language: English
Format: 24x21cm
Publisher: Rico Design GmbH & Co. KG

Whether from the savannah, the farm, water, or the rainforest - the animals, large and small, come from all parts of the world. Together they form an inseparable community: the monkey mom and her son Max, mole grandma and her granddaughter Marla, dad lion and his son Linus, sloth mom and her daughter Samy, mom pig and her son Pepe, and otter Omar and his dad. The adorable animals are really looking forward to showing you their colorful village in their partner look. The detailed “Mini Me” figures are crocheted in a modern “Kokeshi” design from our Ricorumi Nilli Nilli. With the understandable step-by-step instructions, crocheting the cute animals is sure to be a breeze and quick to work up. The Mini Me's are perfect for playing, decorating, or giving as gifts.

6 models on 24 pages
Language: English
Format: 24x21cm
Publisher: Rico Design GmbH & Co. KG

Craft: Crochet
Brand: Rico Design
Yarn: Ricorumi Nilli Nilli by Rico Design
Yarn Weight: DK / Light #3

What's Inside: 6 parent-and-child animal pairs in Kokeshi style: monkeys, moles, lions, sloths, pigs and otters.

Publication Details: Published by Rico Design and distributed by Universal Yarn.

Say welcome to Spring with Rico Design's Ricorumi Charming Spring pattern book! Update your home décor with these beautiful amigurumi crochet decorations that you can make for your home using little 25g balls of Ricorumi DK cotton yarn in fresh and more sophisticated colors. Among the spring crew are stylish hens, a cute bunny, patterned Easter eggs, as well as 'free-style' Easter wreath.

Ricorumi books use British crochet terminology.

Craft: Crochet
Brand: Rico Design
Yarn: Ricorumi DK by Rico Design (100% Cotton; 63 yds per 25 g)
Yarn Weight: DK / Light #3

What's Inside: Hens, a bunny, patterned Easter eggs and a free-style Easter wreath.

Publication Details: Published by Rico Design and distributed by Universal Yarn.

Ricorumi booklet "Rainbow Weirdos" features funny figures in all the colors of the rainbow. The different shapes of the crazy Weirdos are crocheted using Ricorumi Dk and Ricorumi Nilli Nilli. Many of the figures are crocheted using both Ricorumi variants; which makes them very lively and shows once again that the two qualities are perfectly coordinated in terms of color.
A large white cloud serves as a cute bag for the Rainbow Weirdos. With the easy-to-understand instructions and detailed illustrations, all models are, as always, very easy to crochet.

Ricorumi books use British crochet terminology.

20 pages in softcover
Size: 24x21cm
Publisher: Rico Design GmbH & Co. KG

Craft: Crochet
Brand: Rico Design
Yarns: Ricorumi DK by Rico Design (100% Cotton; 63 yds per 25 g) and Ricorumi Nilli Nilli by Rico Design
Yarn Weight: DK / Light #3

What's Inside: Rainbow-colored Weirdo figures and a large cloud bag to carry them.

Publication Details: Published by Rico Design and distributed by Universal Yarn.

Find colorful drinks and sweet pastries from an American bakery in Rico Design's new Ricorumi book "New York Bakery".

In addition to vanilla milkshakes and classics such as donuts and blueberry cupcakes, there is also a rainbow slushie and delicate macarons. The unusually decorated figures are all crocheted using the Ricorumi Nilli Nilli chenille variant. The soft, shiny yarn structure gives the sugar-sweet models an extra portion of candy look. With the easy-to-understand instructions and detailed illustrations, all models are, as always, very easy to crochet.

Ricorumi books use British crochet terminology.

8 models to crochet
24 pages in softcover
Size: 24x21cm
Publisher: Rico Design GmbH & Co. KG

Craft: Crochet
Brand: Rico Design
Yarn: Ricorumi Nilli Nilli by Rico Design
Yarn Weight: DK / Light #3

What's Inside: 8 bakery treats, including vanilla milkshakes, donuts, blueberry cupcakes, a rainbow slushie and macarons.

Publication Details: Published by Rico Design and distributed by Universal Yarn.

Would you like to create your own cute little amigurumi scene? Here comes Ricorumi Elf World; featuring a very busy cat and plenty of accessories! Choose your scene from collecting acorns, a birthday party, cake baking in a cozy kitchen, a comfortable lounge, getting ready for Christmas, a winter forest and a snowy garden.

Ricorumi books use British crochet terminology.

Craft: Crochet
Brand: Rico Design
Yarn: Ricorumi DK by Rico Design (100% Cotton; 63 yds per 25 g)
Yarn Weight: DK / Light #3

What's Inside: A busy elf cat with accessories for seven scenes: collecting acorns, a birthday party, baking, a cozy lounge, getting ready for Christmas, a winter forest and a snowy garden.

Publication Details: Published by Rico Design and distributed by Universal Yarn.

Everything you need for your own colorful circus, with plenty of quirky details and fun personality!

Includes:
The Big Top
Lion
Ringmaster
Monkey
Elephant
Clown
Acrobat

Note: Ricorumi patterns use British crochet terminology.

Craft: Crochet
Brand: Rico Design
Yarn: Ricorumi DK by Rico Design (100% Cotton; 63 yds per 25 g)
Yarn Weight: DK / Light #3

What's Inside: The big top, lion, ringmaster, monkey, elephant, clown and acrobat.

Publication Details: Published by Rico Design and distributed by Universal Yarn.

The Ricorumi Pocket Pals softcover booklet includes 9 mini-animal crochet patterns to make and love! Each little friend only needs one Ricorumi ball of yarn per color. Includes patterns and assembly info for: Cat, Dog, Llama, Mouse, Pig, Chicken, Cow, Duck, & Bunny.

Ricorumi books use British crochet terminology.

Craft: Crochet
Brand: Rico Design
Yarn: Ricorumi DK by Rico Design (100% Cotton; 63 yds per 25 g)
Yarn Weight: DK / Light #3

What's Inside: Cat, dog, llama, mouse, pig, chicken, cow, duck and bunny.

Publication Details: Published by Rico Design and distributed by Universal Yarn.

Ricorumi Funny Fall by Rico Design is full of Autumn fun! This crochet booklet has designs and instructions to create eight different mini amigurumi, including Fox, Raccoon, Squirrel, Snail, Toadstool, Garland, Hedgehog, and Acorn Bag. Make yourself a fun new friend for fall!

Ricorumi books use British crochet terminology.

Craft: Crochet
Brand: Rico Design
Yarn: Ricorumi DK by Rico Design (100% Cotton; 63 yds per 25 g)
Yarn Weight: DK / Light #3

What's Inside: Fox, raccoon, squirrel, snail, toadstool, garland, hedgehog and acorn bag.

Publication Details: Published by Rico Design and distributed by Universal Yarn.

Discover the ultimate guide to Tunisian crochet with this comprehensive stitch dictionary, featuring over 500 stitches and stitch patterns. Whether you're a beginner or an experienced maker, this book is your go-to resource for exploring Tunisian crochet stitches.

• 500+ Tunisian crochet stitches: Each stitch is accompanied by a detailed swatch, chart, and step-by-step row-by-row instructions.
• Clear tutorials: Packed with photo tutorials, so you'll never have to wonder where to place your hook.
• Diverse stitch patterns: Explore cables, lace, colorwork, bobbles, shells, fans, and so much more.
• From a trusted expert: Author Lori Harrison, celebrated for her innovative Tunisian crochet designs, builds on the success of her first book, Exploring Tunisian Crochet. This second book is inspired by her passion for pushing the boundaries of stitch creation.
• The ultimate reference: A must-have addition to every Tunisian crocheter's library, this is the most complete stitch dictionary available.

Stitchers of all skill levels will escape to a place of wonder as they crochet 13 imaginative projects for children.

The 13 projects are eye-catchingly original and range in difficulty from simple to complex. Each features elements made from yarns that are shiny or glittering or offer some other magical gleam. All offer variations and customizing options for the creative crochet fan to enjoy, and result in beautiful items that can be used to decorate, wear, or play with.

The projects are useful anywhere, from living rooms to fantasy worlds, and include essentials like a play crown that can be made in two heights, a backpack with a range of motifs to choose from, a banner perfect for any room, a protective sun hat, a rideable hobbyhorse unicorn, and a set of amazing wings to wear.

These delightful designs reflect the reliably successful patterns and instructions that the author's known for among her design customers on Ravelry, at her shop aircrochet.com, and on her social media channels. The 13 projects here are inspired by the author's eureka moment early in her motherhood, when she noticed that children always choose the option that has glitter, and that they agree it's always better to be a unicorn.

Step into the inspired world of award-winning crochet designer Linda Skuja and craft one-of-a-kind sweaters beyond your wildest dreams. If you’ve ever longed to take your crochet skills to new heights, allow Linda’s decades of expertise to be your guide through this enthralling collection of 15 patterns. You’ll master innovative shaping techniques and eye-catching, three-dimensional stitch patterns as you create a handmade wardrobe that’s as beautiful as you are!

Reimagine raglan lines in the stunning Ēna Sweater or explore the textured nuances that post and puff stitches bring to the Malduguns Sweater. Discover the intrigue of asymmetrical details as you chain your way through the Ainava Sweater. You’ll even unlock the secrets of Tunisian crochet through the beguiling Nakts Tunisian Sweater. No matter which design you choose first, one thing’s for certain: Your crochet journey will never be the same!

Create Irresistible Amigurumi Masterpieces with These 40 Adorable and Easy-to-Follow Patterns

Crocheting has never been so cute! With patterns for everything from mermaids and the Loch Ness monster to jellyfish, teapots and cinnamon rolls, these cuddly amigurumi plushes are guaranteed to charm, making them an enchanting addition to a child’s toy collection, a perfect handmade gift or a whimsical way to brighten your home.

Best of all, each project requires little or no sewing, allowing them to come together quickly and easily. Beginners will learn the basics behind amigurumi stitches, and experts will enjoy trying out new techniques and designs, making this an appealing collection for crafters of every skill level.

Each addictive project will have you reluctant to put down the crochet hook, and the impressive variety of patterns means you won’t have to.

Fill every room of your home with the joy of crochet flowers and stunning bouquets! Sierra Miral, crochet designer and creator of Sierra’s Stitches, is here with a comprehensive guide to creating beautiful, timeless crochet flowers. Each flower’s pattern comes with both full-size and mini-size instructions, step-by-step photos, customization ideas, and simple assembly guidance to help you create beautiful flowers with that special handmade touch. Whether you’re crafting a gift for a friend or yourself, each colorful stitch will brighten your day as you crochet blooms through every season, from a Budding Tulip and Romantic Rose to a Sunny Sunflower, Darling Dahlia, and so many more.

What would a bouquet be without greenery and a vessel to display it in? Sierra includes easy patterns for leaves and bouquet fillers, plus a vase and several pot options so you can take your pick of planting or potting your creations. Plus, learn the best ways to arrange your beautiful bouquets with sample arrangements to help you choose the best flowers to bring your vision to life. With this inspiring collection, you can gift your loved ones a flower or bouquet that will never wilt or fade.

This book includes:
- 23 flower patterns
- 7 leaf & filler patterns
- 5 pot/vase patterns
- Step-by-step photography with EVERY PROJECT
- 4 bouquet arrangements
- A guide to arranging and wrapping bouquets
- Expert tips on stitches, techniques, and assembly

Little Crochet Treasures introduces readers to 18 quirky and contemporary accessories to make, suitable for beginner crocheters and those with more experience.

The book is divided into four handy chapters covering brooches; necklaces; hairbands, rings and charms; tiepins, cufflinks and keyrings. Projects range in difficulty, with some being suitable for beginner crocheters, and others for those with more experience of the craft. With detailed patterns and useful hand-drawn charts, there’s also an extensive techniques section explaining everything needed to complete the projects.

Projects include: pretty posy brooch, daffodil headband, mod target cufflinks, loveheart tattoo necklace, charm bracelet and oak leaf and acorn pendant

• Publishing: Autumn 24
• Pub month: October
• ISBN-13: 9781784946968
• Author: Vanessa Mooncie
• Price: 26.99
• Binding: PB with flaps
• No. of pages: 160
• Dimensions: 235 x 210 mm
• Colour: Full colour throughout

Knitted Menagerie provides 30 easy-to-follow knitting patterns for an eclectic array of animals. Within the pages of this bright and fun book, you'll find 30 adorable animals to knit, ranging from sealife to birds, insects to mammals. You'll find everyone's favourites, including a lion, an elephant, blue whale, meerkats and a llama. The patterns vary in complexity, ensuring there's something for everyone. Complete beginners or more experienced knitters can be reassured by the comprehensive illustrated techniques section provided. Packed with fun and enticing photography that shows each of the projects from different angles, this book is sure to delight the knitter and the lucky receiver of these gorgeous, knitted creatures. AUTHOR: Sarah Keen works as a freelance pattern designer and finds calculating rows and stitches challenging, but fascinating. She is experienced in designing knitted toys for children and also enjoys writing patterns for charity. This is Sarah's tenth book for GMC Publications. Sarah lives in Ceredigion, Wales, UK. SELLING POINTS: Projects are safe, durable, and made from readily available yarn Suitable for beginners through to experienced knitters Plenty of bright, fun photographs of the animals throughout the book, including a dedicated gallery section 30 brand new patterns with favourite animals as well as the more unusual and exotic Latest knitting book from best-selling author Sarah Keen 50 photographs, 30 illustrations

The Spring/Summer 2025 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 32 designs using Noro's yarns including Akari Solo, Ohajiki, Akari, Sonata Shima, Sonata, Kompeito, Yukata, Kakigori, Natsumeki, and Kureyon.

Features:

Design 01 - Scallop Crochet Cardigan: 3 balls of Akari Solo #21
Design 02 - Cerith Knit Pullover: 2-3 balls of Ohajiki #06
Design 03 - Cockle Knit Tee: 2-3 balls of Akari #17, 1 ball of Akari Solo #01
Design 04 - Whelk Crochet Granny Square Vest: 2 hanks of Sonata Shima, 2 hanks of Sonata #38
Design 05 - Tere Knit Top: 3-4 balls of Ohajiki #02
Design 06 - Sundial Knit Cardigan: 2-4 balls of Kompeito #04
Design 07 - Conch Knit Tank: 3-5 hanks of Sonata #31
Design 08 - Abalone Knit Pullover: 3-4 balls of Kompeito #06
Design 09 - First Flowers Crochet Pillows: 3 hanks of Sonata #01, 1 hank of Sonata #16, 1 hank of Sonata #17, 1 hank of Sonata #34, 1 hank of Sonata #25
Design 10 - Mornington Crochet Tee: 2 hanks of Sonata #01, 1 hank of Sonata #21
Design 11 - Zarel Crochet Granny Square Cardigan: 2 hanks of Sonata #02, 1 hank each of Sonata #01, #04, #22, #16, #17, #19, and #20
Design 12 - Maxhill Crochet Bucket Hat: 2 hanks of Sonata #16
Design 13 - Aster Knit Shawl: 1 ball of Yukata #30
Design 14 - Structure Knit Pullover: 3-4 balls of Akari #05
Design 15 - Cruise Knit Shawl: 3 hanks of Sonata #40
Design 16 - Java Knit Shawl: 2 balls of Kakigori #13, 1 ball of Kakigori #34
Design 17 - Trellis Knit Mesh Top & Skirt: 3-4 balls of Kakigori #01
Design 18 - Lattice Knit Mesh Cardigan: 8-11 hanks of Sonata #01
Design 19 - Filigree Knit Mesh Tunic: 2-4 balls of Ohajiki #12
Design 20 - Wicker Knit Fringed Tunic: 2-4 balls of Akari #38
Design 21 - Yayoi Knit Cardigan: 2-3 balls of Akari #49
Design 22 - Uzuki Knit Tee: 2-3 balls of Akari Solo #31
Design 23 - Satsuki Knit Cardigan: 3-4 balls of Natsumeki #18
Design 24 - Minazuki Knit Tee: 2-3 balls of Kompeito #10
Design 25 - Fumizuki Knit Cardigan: 2-3 balls of Kakigori #44
Design 26 - Hazuki Knit V-Neck Top: 3 balls of Ohajiki #02
Design 27 - Sunny Crochet Tote Bag: 2 balls of Ohajiki #13
Design 28 - Fruity Crochet Tote Bag: 1 hank each of Sonata #23, #43, #45, and #19
Design 29 - Happy Crochet Bag: 2 balls of Natsumeki #04
Design 30 - Pretty Pig Crochet Toy: 1 skein of Kureyon #102
Design 31 - Roly Poly Crochet Toy: 1 skein of Kureyon #102

Bonus Design: Colorful Cuddles Knit Baby Blanket: 2 balls of Natsumeki #03

Softcover
96 Pages
Published by SoHo Publishing

A unique crochet doll collection which combines environmental awareness with amigurumi crochet patterns to create nature-inspired dolls.

The dolls represent the main elements of a healthy ecosystem and the importance of protecting our planet. Each doll has its own small sidekick project too, you can choose from The Lady of the Lakes with her turtle sidekick or the Ocean King and his stingray.

Author, Nathalie Amiel, is passionate about protecting the planet and has included information about the inspiration behind each of the designs and how the dolls represent different elements of a healthy ecosystem.

Choose from the Tree Prince, the Lady of the Lake, the Flower Fairy and the Sun Queen. Other dolls include the Ocean Mermaid King who represents the importance of keeping our oceans healthy and raises awareness about global warming, the Mushroom Sprite which represents how important fungi are for decomposition and recycling nutrients back into the food chain, and the Hummingbird Fairy because birds are vital for spreading seeds and pollinating flowers and more.

The dolls are made using amigurumi crochet techniques and there are step-by-step instructions and photographs for each of the designs.

Turn your scrap yarn into colourful crochet projects

NAOMI VINCENT

Love yarn but don't know what to do with all your scraps? This guide will show you how to make wonderful, colourful cakes of yarn to create scrappy but beautiful crochet makes. 

This unique book explains how you can use up the small balls of yarn that are left over from project making, to make bespoke ‘scrap cakes’ – chunky balls of scrap yarn – specifically to suit a crochet pattern.

Crocheting with scrap cakes gives the finished project a multicoloured scrappy look but in a considered way, because the author explains how to create the scrap cakes to get the perfect colour contrast. She also explains how to make scrap cakes with different colour themes by sorting your scraps into tonal groups before winding them up, it's the perfect way to play with colour and make unique yarn for your crochet projects.

The front of the book features a section about how to make the scrap cakes which author, Naomi Vincent, makes on a winder. She also explains how to make them if you are winding the balls by hand in order to make sure that the yarn comes from the centre of the ball while you're working.

Naomi explains how many lengths of each colour yarn you need for each part of the pattern, how to measure it out and in what order, how to do the ‘magic knot’ technique to join the yarns and the order they need to be wound in.

In addition to the instructions about making the scrap cakes there are 15 crochet projects for colorful scrappy makes including a shawl, scarf, bag, hat, cardigan and different sized blankets and throws. The projects use lots of interesting crochet stitches and techniques - there's a granny square blanket, a corner to corner throw and some fun stitches like the mini bean stitch and the cluster stitch, and there are instructions for all of these at the back of the book for reference.

This has everything you need to bust your stash of 'yarnlings' and make some amazing crochet projects along the way!

15 patterns for optical illusion crochet blankets, afghans and throws

HELEN SMITH

A collection of eye-catching 3D effect crochet patterns for different sized blankets and throws, that all have an optical illusion effect. These cleverly designed geometric blankets look impressive but are actually simple to make because the designer only uses one technique, intarsia crochet, and simple stitches.

There are 15 different designs in a variety of sizes from smaller throws through to large afghans. All of the crochet blanket patterns are written out in full and there are large charts for each of the designs for crocheters who prefer to follow charts.

All of the blankets are made with Scheepjes Truly Scrumptious aran-weight yarn, which is made from recycled plastic bottles. This means that the blankets work up quickly and have a lovely drape as well as being visually striking.

All of the patterns use the crochet intarsia technique and there instructions for how to prepare your yarn in separate balls before you get started so you don’t end up in a tangle. There are also step-by-step instructions for how to work crochet intarsia including advice on changing colour.

Please note that the patterns are written using US crochet terms, but there is a conversion table for UK terms, along with US/UK hook sizes, at the front of the book.

The blanket projects include a variety of sizes, with the largest measuring 51 x 36 inches. There are instructions for how to increase the size of the blankets by adding a border as well as decorative details including tassels and pom poms. There are also instructions for how to alter the drape of the blankets by changing the hook size you use.

The ‘Getting Started’ section explains the concept behind the illusion blanket designs and the importance of colour, with advice on choosing alternative colours. This is illustrated with photos of swatches showing variations of the same design with alternative colour combinations.

The front section includes information about what the best yarns and hooks to use are as well as the other tools and materials featured. The General Techniques includes step-by-step instructions and diagrams for the basic stitches as well as the finishing techniques that will ensure your blankets look their best.

Bring your favorite Pokémon to life with 20 cute crochet patterns

SABRINA SOMERS

What do you get if you combine amigurumi-the Japanese art of crocheting small stuffed toys-with Pokémon? Only the best crochet book ever!

Pokémon Crochet provides detailed step-by-step instructions so you can create 20 different Pokémon. It's a varied selection, with plenty of interesting colors and shapes to ensure hours of crocheting fun. The Pokémon will be instantly recognizable to fans of the phenomenally popular Japanese game and TV series. In all their colorful and wonderful shapes, these amigurumi are as true to the craft of crochet as they are to the Pokémon universe.

All Pokémon trainers need to train-themselves and their Pokémon. The same is true with crochet. To help in your training, the book starts with a how-to guide to understanding crochet patterns, then explains and demonstrates the various stitches needed to make the Pokémon. Then it addresses the special techniques you'll need to master, which tools and materials you'll need, and then how to put everything together to make a perfect Pokémon plushie.

The projects are split into three skill levels: Beginners, then Easy, and finally Intermediate patterns that are a little trickier. But whichever level you work on, the results are stunning.The beginner projects start with Gengar, then Jigglypuff, Pichu, Snorlax, and Wobbuffet.Easy projects start with Charmander, then Dragonite, Eevee, Flareon, Meowth, Pikachu, Psyduck, and Squirtle. Intermediate projects start with Bulbasaur, then Charizard, Jolteon, Lapras, Magikarp, Vaporeon, and finally Vulpix.
Author Sabrina Somers has been a Pokémon fan since she was nine, and an amigurumi aficionado since 2014 when she first picked up the crochet hooks. She combines both passions to perfection in this book that combines instruction with invention.

Officially licensed by The Pokémon Company International. © 2021 Pokémon. TM, ® Nintendo.