With step-by-step instructions for nearly every stitch and skill, this book is one that you’ll find yourself reaching for over and over. Crochet is very therapeutic. It’s very calming to be able to create something, make a mistake, and unravel it and pretend that it never even existed. There’s (usually) no evidence of the mistake, other than a long strand of yarn. And I’m okay with that. When things go right, I end up with delightful things, like my very bookish amigurumi collectionor any number of crochet bookmarks. This colorful book includes a lot of fun designs that you might not think of when you first imagine amigurumi. The book is divided into themes, including “In the Garden”, “At the Aquarium”, “Down on the Farm”, and “At the Bakery”. Besides the classic amigurumi designs like whales, pigs, and cows, you’ll also find other ideas such as berries, doughnuts, flowers, cupcakes, and so much more! Not only do the patterns includes easy-to-understand instructions, but they also come with YouTube tutorials. This is a great crochet project if you've mastered the basic stitches and you want to test out your new skills on a fun make. Book sleeves are a huge craft trend across social media at the moment, and there are so many designs to choose from.

You couldbounce around the internet looking for crochet answers or ask your friends every time a question comes up…or, you could just keep this incredible reference book handy. This one is a visual learner’s dream! With close-up photos of stitches, each with detailed explanations – it’s like having a crochet encyclopedia on your bookshelf.

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What we particularly liked about this book was how it managed to be both a comprehensive guide and very accessible. The detailed instructions are laid out in a way that feels like a friend is guiding you through every step.

This book is an excellent guide if you’re looking to review stitches or find new stitches. It’s broken up into 10 sections, such as basic stitches, bobbles & clusters, post stitches, cable stitches, Tunisian stitches, and more. For each stitch, you’ll also find a finished swatch picture so that you can see how it will look once it’s worked up. Newly updated with a fresh design and brand-new photography that shows the stitches with gorgeous clarity. Learn how to read patterns so you can go from novice to expert crocheter in no time! It includes 15 patterns, such as a basket, an infinity scarf, oversized throws, a wall hanging, a scrunchie, and more. In addition, it also includes an online resource library with 25+ video tutorials. A popular method of making crochet book sleeves is with a granny square stitched to make an envelope shape. We've put together a step-by-step video tutorial taking you through how to make a cute book sleeve using a granny square.Tom’s book contains over 30 knitting and crochet patterns including stylish wardrobe essentials and chic homewares and that’s why we love crochet books. They are choc-full of creative inspiration and crochet projects to keep you happy, especially during the winter months when getting cosy at home with a hook and a ball of yarn is a the perfect way to spend an evening.