I haven’t been doing very much of it lately (no need for scarves in Phoenix), but I enjoy crocheting. Here are five great crochet books. If you’re an expert or have never crocheted before, you’ll like at least one of these.

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Awesome Crochet Books

The Chicks with Sticks Guide to Crochet by Nancy Queen and Mary Ellen O’Connell

While my grandmother originally taught me to crochet, I forgot much of what she taught me, so this book is really what got me into the craft. They have great directions and projects for learning almost every stitch. I still keep it as a reference, and I’ve loved everything I’ve made from the book so far.

Crochet by DK 

This is a beautiful book. Even non-crocheters have enjoyed browsing through it (I keep it as a coffee table book). There are so many projects in here that I’m looking forward to completing. It is also more or less an encyclopedia for everything crochet, so that’s awesome.

Tasty Crochet by Rose Langlitz

This book has a ton of really cute foods you can make, from pop-tarts to ice cream cones to bacon. I made a bunch of them for my nephews’ kitchen set. The instructions are easy to follow. And did  mention the food turns out really cute?

A couple of things I’ve made from this book!

A couple of foods I’ve made from this book. 🙂

100 Flowers to Knit and Crochet by Leslie Stanfield

It’s fun to make these flowers because they’re pretty quick and turn out quite beautiful. You can use these as appliques or in other applications. (There are 60 crochet patterns and 40 knit.)

The Complete Idiot’s Guide to Amigurumi by June Gilbank

This is also a great crochet reference book. It goes through how to make many different 3-D shapes, and how to use that to create any amigurumi of your choice. It also goes through many different options like how to do fur/hair, how to do eyes, etc.

Crochet Books I Want to Read

Super-Super Cute Crochet by Brigitte Read

I own this book but haven’t made anything from it yet. Every thing in this book is as described – super, super cute.

Crobots by Nelly Pailloux

These crochet robots also look super cute and super creative.

Supersize Crochet by Sarah Shrimpton

I haven’t yet ventured into the chunky crochet realm, but book looks like it would be a great way to get into it.

Yummi ‘Gurumi by Christen Haden and Mariarosa Sala

Crocheting treats? Count me in! This book sounds like Tasty Crochet, but perhaps with slightly yummier options?

Twinkie Chan’s Crocheted Abode A La Mode by Twinkie Chan

While not always practical, everything Twinkie Chan makes is adorable. This book focuses on crocheted foods to use around your house!

Do you have any crochet book recommendations?

❤ Annette