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Simply Crochet
by Robyn Chachula

Publisher: Interweave Press
Edition: Paperback

ISBN 13: 9781596682986

Robyn’s enthusiasm for beautiful crochet, coupled with her expert construction skills, inspired this collection of patterns for crocheters looking to get maximum use out of their yarn. This collection includes twenty-four cleverly designed one-, three-, and five-skein patterns for creating charming jewelry, scarves, bags, shawls, socks, vests, skirts, cardigans, jackets, home accessories, and baby-friendly items. These patterns are designed to help you learn how to maximize the value of your yarn without compromising on style. Also included are designer tips on saving money and getting the most from your yarn stash. Robyn has outlined everything you need to know to decide which stitch choices and stitch patterns to choose in making your yarn go the farthest with any pattern. You’ll also find creative ideas for up-cycling vests and tanks into tunics and pullovers with just an additional skein or two of yarn. Simply Crochet offers creative ideas and inventive solutions for resourceful crocheters of all skill levels looking to get the most out of their yarn.

Price: £16.99

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Mini Christmas Crochet
by Val Pierce

Publisher: Search Press
Edition: Paperback

ISBN 13: 9781844487400

Novelty knitters and crocheters will love this collection of mini Christmas projects to crochet ready for the festive season. Val Pierce has designed twenty different projects, including a mini Christmas stocking, a cute reindeer, a snowman, a Christmas cracker, a snowflake, star, Christmas pudding, an angel, a fairy and much more. Full crochet instructions are provided, and each project is simply photographed so that the reader can see the design clearly, and also shown in a sumptuous styled photograph, showing the beautiful possibilities of the finished pieces. There are plenty of ideas for ways of displaying the projects. The mini knits will appeal to those looking for items they can knit up quickly, using up ends of yarn.

Price: £4.99

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Cute Creatures to Knit and Crochet
by Various

Publisher: Search Press
Edition: Paperback

ISBN 13: 9781844486076

Create a whole menagerie of creatures, from cute and cuddly mice, dogs, bears, cats and penguins to the weird and wacky world of Fanfan the elephant, Antoinette the chicken and Felix the Martian dog. All the creatures are fun and easy to make using crochet, knitting as well as French knitting applied to a fabric base, and there are clear notes at the beginning of the book on how to assemble the pieces and the knitting and crochet stitches used. Each creature has its own set of step-by-step instructions, together with templates for the fabric pieces, all with by bright and colourful photographs that bring each of the wonderful characters to life.

Price: £10.99

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20 to Make: Crocheted Bears
by Val Pierce

Publisher: Search Press
Edition: Paperback

ISBN 13: 9781844486335

Crochet 20 little bears and dress them up in a wonderful range of colourful outfits that will delight both adults and children alike. All the bears in the book are based on the same, simple crocheted bear, approximately 12cm (4iin) tall, instructions for which are provided at the beginning of the book. The bears have a firm texture and are made in a stable, seated position. There are 20 unique bears to choose from, each with its own crocheted outfit, and of course all of the characters can be adapted by simply changing the colours used or by 'mixing and matching' the various items iof clothing and accessories. Build up a collection of your own handmade bears, or create gorgeous, personalised gifts for your friends and family to suit any occasion.

Price: £4.99

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Little Things
by Debra Arch

Publisher: Annie's Attic
Edition: Paperback

ISBN 13: 9781596352841

This collection of small crocheted adornments will satisfy everyone, the variety of objects being so diverse. There's something for everyone! Simple crocheted stitches, using crochet cotton and metallic thread, combine to make a fun range of little projects to suit any taste and interest. Themes include patriotic, birds, bugs, holiday, tropical paradise, fruits, and urban girl, just to name a few. All are stitched with crochet cotton and/or metallic thread to create a unique look and a satisfying crochet experience. The collection includes a diverse mix, ranging from a hummingbird and eagle, to a palm tree and flip flop. A lipstick tube and high heel satisfies the most urban girl, while the lighthouse and sailboat appeal to the coastal crew. Different ways to use these pieces are shown, creating a satisfying array of project types. Since each piece is simply made and is little, the amount of time for any given project is kept to a minimum.

Price: £6.99

Crochet in Color
by Kathy Merrick

Publisher Interweave Press
Edition Paperback

Known for her signature use of color, crochet designer Kathy Merrick shares her secrets to designing with color in unique and unexpected ways in Crochet in Color. Merrick offers 20 patterns that explore a variety of ways to play with color and build color confidence for all crocheters. With a long list of projects encompassing wearables to various home décor projects, all of Merrick’s designs in Crochet in Color are made with fine yarns and big hooks to achieve a crochet fabric that is fluid and never stiff. And because Merrick focuses on simple shapes and less intricate designs, her projects are perfect for all crochet skill levels to create sophisticated and fun designs that play with color. Crochet in Color encourages knitters to shake their fears of experimenting with color, design outside the color wheel, and make unique color combinations work.
Price: £16.99

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Crocheting on the Edge
by Nicky Epstein

Publisher GMC
Edition Hardback

In this welcome continuation of her fabulously successful Knitting On, Over, and Beyond the Edge series, Nicky Epstein shows crocheters how to add her signature embellishments to their projects. She has created nearly 200 spectacular edgings, all with written instructions, charts, and photographs, along with amazing projects that showcase them magnificently.
Price: £19.99

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Crochet Bouquet
by Suzann Thompson

Publisher GMC
Edition Paperback

Crochet bouquets of nearly 50 whimsical, wonderful flowers, in a variety of shapes, sizes, and colours! Done in upscale yarns like ribbon, chenille, and silk, this contemporary garden will get intermediate-level crocheters grasping their hooks. Some of the flora looks realistic; others are beautifully fanciful, pure products of the imagination. A simple, well-photographed basics section explains how to create them all: specialty techniques include felting, stacking the flowers, stiffening the petals and linking the flowers together.
Price: £8.99

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Wrapped in Crochet
by Kristin Omdahl

Publisher Interweave Press
Edition Paperback

Kristin Omdahl takes a fresh approach to technique and construction in Wrapped in Crochet. Several of the stitch patterns are exclusive to Kristin and to this book. There are techniques for every skill level and projects to fit every budget and time commitment. Charts are included for every stitch pattern and every motif and each pattern will include diagrams for all constructions. With Wrapped in Crochet, you'll create stunning crocheted scarves, wraps, and shawls using clever stitch motifs, innovative and traditional shaping, and a variety of crochet techniques and embellishment ideas. Targeted at beginning to intermediate crocheters, these one-of-a-kind pieces invite you to take your crochet to the next level. Project details include unusual edgings and motifs, color work, crocheting with beads, lace, ruffles, and tiers, and more. Because sizing is usually not an issue with a scarf or a wrap, the projects featured here make the perfect gift. With designs full of variety from skill level to the time spent crocheting, there is sure to be something to get your hooks flying! Let these unique designs for scarves, shawls (circular, square, rectangle, and oval), capes, and card-wraps inspire you. Pick up your crochet hooks and wrap yourself in crochet today.
Price: £14.99

100 Hats to Knit& Crochet
By Jean Leinhauser & Rita Weiss

Publisher Sterling
Edition Paperback

It’s hat heaven for those who knit or crochet, with patterns created by one of the most popular design teams in the craft. Just about every kind of hatwear is here, for everything from fun parties to formal occasions, for women and men, children and teens, infants and toddlers.
Price: £8.99

Crochet Me
by Kim Werker

Publisher Interweave Press
Edition Paperback

Join the crochet revolution! Young designers everywhere are making crochet their own with hip, edgy, stylish designs that are toppling the frumpy, uncool image of the craft. The projects run the spectrum from crochet jewelry to thigh-high stockings, retro bags, scarves, sweaters, shrugs, camis, home décor objects, and more. Basic crochet techniques will be covered along with tutorials on sizing, design, and special techniques. Up-and-coming designers are profiled throughout the book to give an entertaining and inspiring insight into this new generation of crocheters. This book will empower everyone to start their own crochet revolution. This is crochet for the people!
Price: £15.99

Toys to Crochet
by Claire Garland

Publisher Collins & Brown
Edition Hardback

Toys to crochet boasts an enchanting collection of loveable crochet toys that are sure to wrangle smiles from people of all ages. For children who love to dress up dolls, the book features a basic doll and bear, both with their very own character wardrobes. Bring the Serengeti into your home as a dapper giraffe in a jacket and a marmoset pair make loveable additions to an urban safari. For pint-sized toddlers, a kangaroo change bag with baby joey pouch brighten up any nursery setting.Colour photography and easy to follow instructions accompany each project and templates/charts are provided where needed. If you want to make a unique gift for the child in your life, Claire's inspirational patterns will inspire you to pick up your hook and start crocheting.
Price: £14.99

Easy Crochet: Bags
by Margaret Hubert

Publisher Apple Press
Edition Paperback

Fun, fashionable bags to crochet.Hot styles featuring a hobo bag, a backpack, a pouch, mini-bags, a wristlet, a supersized tote and more.Cool stitches ranging from simple single crochet to next-level stitches such as shell, bobble and Tunisian.Hot yarns including bright cottons and textural yarns such as ribbon, silk and bouclé.Cool extras such as beads, covered buttons and crocheted flowers.
Price: £9.99

Embellished Crochet
by Cari Clement

Publisher St. Martin's Press
Edition Paperback

A wide variety of decoration and embellishments adorn the beautifully-crafted crocheted garments and accessories in this book conceived by Cari Clement. Clear, illustrated instructions for all the embellishments, with concise explanations and detailed step-by-step photos, plus complete directions for making every fabulous sweater, wrap, bag, and more, are included. Each type of embellishment is shown in full-color, stunning, close-up photography, with charts and stitch diagrams to demonstrate every step along the way.
Price: £12.99

Hip to Crochet
by Judith L Swartz

Publisher Interweave Press
Edition Paperback

Crochet is back, and it's more popular than ever. Judith Swartz, knitwear designer, teacher, and author of the best seller, Hip to Knit, transforms this traditional handcraft with 23 fashion-savvy garments and home accessories in a color palette that is cosmopolitan chic.
Price: £14.99

Quick Crochet
by Chrissie Day

Publisher Cico Books
Edition Paperback

Crochet is perfect for making the small things that transform your look. With 35 bags, scarves, hats, necklaces, bracelets, and more to choose from, Quick Crochet is packed with original, eye-catching ideas and richly coloured designs using simple but effective techniques. The projects are so quick and easy, you'll soon be hooked on making these modern and fashionable pieces.
Price: £12.99

Vintage Crochet
by Susan Cropper

Publisher Jacqui Small
Edition Hardback

Loop: Vintage Crochet contains a gorgeous collection of timeless fashion pieces, pretty accessories, classic and quirky gifts, and modern-retro furnishings for the home and garden, all specially commissioned by Loop's founder, Susan Cropper, from a variety of leading international crochet designers. Using an array of sumptuous, textural yarns - such as alpaca, silk, cotton, mohair and cashmere - in subtle, earthy and vibrant colours, these nostalgic designs will let you indulge your inner hippie-chick while creating future heirlooms to treasure.The projects feature a variety of different stitches and techniques - some quick and easy, and others requiring more time and skilll. Each pattern comes with yarn specifications and suggestions for embellishments using buttons, ribbons and pompoms.
Price: £20.00

Fun and Funky Crochet
by Sophie Britten

Publisher Collins & Brown
Edition Paperback

Crochet is hot news on the catwalk, with Prada, Gucci and Roberto Cavalli all including crochet items in their recent collections. It's easy, amazingly versatile and quick - but there are not many exciting crochet patterns out there for the young and fashionable woman to follow. This book provides the answer to their problem. As well as covering all the basic techniques with clear, step-by-step instructions, it includes 30 specially-designed projects for stylish items of clothing and accessories.
Price: £12.99

Miniature Crochet
by Roz Walters

Publisher GMC
Edition Paperback

This book is undoubtedly the first of its kind: a comprehensive collection of crochet projects in 1/12 scale. Now you can personalize your dolls’ house with handmade clothes, accessories, furnishings – even a complete set of bedclothes and hangings for a four-poster bed. Whatever your level of skill, Roz Walters shows you how to make pieces to be proud of.
Price: £12.95

Under Cover
Edited by Trisha Malcolm

Publisher Sixth & Spring
Edition Paperback

Sixty fabulous patterns, gathered in a concealed spiral-bound volume that conveniently stays open for easy reading, feature blankets for both knitters and crocheters that range from simple to advanced. A Soft Diamonds Afghan features delicate, creamy-white wool with blue edging, which is beautiful enough to drape decoratively over a chair or couch. Or, make a Shell Crochet Baby Blanket, a very masculine Plaid Tapestry style, a Handloomed Homespun Afghan, an Open Window design with a matching pillow, and many other exquisite designs.
Price: £10.99

Easy Afghans
Family Circle Knitting Magazine

Publisher Butterick
Edition Paperback

A true celebration of hand knits and crochet: fifty of the best patterns from Family Circle Knitting Magazine. Projects include a Navajo throw, a cabled quilt and a lacy lap warmer or first baby blanket. Knit either in whole or else by piece. Beginners will enjoy the Gingham Glory or Dazzling Snowflakes patterns.
Price: £12.95

Easy Crocheted Accessories
by Carol Meldrum

Publisher Search Press
Edition Paperback

Funky and fashionable projects for the novice stitcher. Get hooked on crochet and discover how to make beautiful and functional accessories for yourself and your home.
Price: £10.99

200 Crochet Blocks for Blankets, Throws and Afghans
by Jan Eaton

Publisher David & Charles
Edition Paperback

Choose from 200 beautiful block designs and learn different ways of joining them to make blankets and throws that are both functional and decorative. All stitches and techniques are clearly explained with step-by-step illustrations, from working in rows and in the round to joining blocks and making figures. At-a-glance symbols denote the methods used and level of difficulty, so both new and experienced crafters can easily create a crochet masterpiece.
Price: £12.99

Crochet Rugs & Throws
by Janet Hobbs

Publisher Kangaroo Press
Edition Paperback

Ten fabulous rug and throw designs from crochet expert Janet Hobbs. Unlike other crocheting books, the patterns here are both for big, colourful items and smaller throws and delicate baby rugs and pram covers. Using only six stitches, a person with little experience in crocheting will be able to make these beautiful pieces.
Price: £9.95

Candy Blankies
by Candi Jensen

Publisher Sixth & Spring
Edition Paperback

This is the sequel to the popular title Candy Tots. Designs range from easy to advanced to challenge every skill levels. Features a handy reference section, which covers everything from selecting yarns and determining gauge to reading patterns and charts. Includes more than twenty-five pint-sized blanket designs.
Price: £14.95

Weekend Crochet
by Sue Whiting, Luise Roberts & Sophie Britten

Publisher Collins & Brown
Edition Spiral Bound

It comes as no surprise that many of us are hooked on crochet! Weekend Crochet is the perfect book to transform a beginner crocheter into a devoted enthusiast. The book begins with fully illustrated sections of basic techniques. Once the reader is comfortable with the process, he/she can create projects, ranging from fashionable cover-ups and accessories to contemporary throws and pillows. Each project is accompanied by easy-to-follow instructions and a full-colour photograph to make the stitch process all the more enjoyable.
Price: £14.99

100 Crochet Projects
by Jean Leinhauser & Rita Weiss

Publisher GMC Publications
Edition Paperback

Created by two of the best-known and most admired figures in crocheting, this alluring collection features today’s newest and most popular yarns, along with patterns that range from classic to cutting edge. It’s a diverse selection that gives crocheters exactly what they’ve been looking for, including old favourites like afghans and scarves, as well as wraps, ponchos, purses, outfits for babies and children, and high-fashion garments for the most discriminating. There are also plenty of items for the home, from bedspreads to tablecloths. Detailed instructions and marvellous colour photos make crocheting these beautiful pieces both fun and easy. With so many dazzling projects to choose from, even the most avid crocheter will feel satisfied and inspired for hours on end.
Price: £8.99

Crochet with Wire
by Nancie M Wiseman

Publisher Interweave Press
Edition Paperback

Crochet takes on a new and fun dimension by using wire instead of yarn. This creative collection of 30 projects includes easy-to-make necklaces, earrings, and bracelets (some in sets), quirky art pieces, and delicate but functional baskets. Those new to crochet will find all of the basics of crocheting, with plenty of illustrations throughout for guidance. Seasoned crocheters will relish the innovative approach to this time-honored craft.
Price: £11.99

Beautiful Crochet Stitch Patterns

Publisher Sterling
Edition Hardback

It's amazing what you can do with only a strand of yarn, a simple hook, and these lovely crochet patterns. With detailed instructions for hundreds of stitches.
Price: £18.99

Crochet
By Katy Bevan

Publisher Octopus
Edition Spiral

Guides you through the basics of learning crochet, and moves on to the more expert finishing tips. Over 25 projects with easy to follow , step by step instructions, projects are graded for ease of use from beginners to the more advanced hooker, and practical wiro binding stays open while you work.
Price: £12.99

Crochet Jewellery
By Sophie Britten

Publisher Octopus
Edition Paperback

Crochet jewellery is a craft that enables you to make amazing things. This book features ideas for different styles of jewellery at different levels. It also includes an illustrated how-to section, which gives you the basics of crochet and jewellery making, the materials you might need, and useful tips.
Price: £14.99

Crocheted Accessories
By Helen Ardley

Publisher Octopus
Edition Paperback

From a beaded corsage and a glamorous evening bag to a cosy wrap and stripy mittens, this work includes inspiring projects for your friends and family. It contains 20 designs for fab fashion accessories - including bags, hats and scarves - with step-by-step guidance on crochet techniques.
Price: £12.99

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