We've taken a sneak peek inside the book, and there really are some inspired uses of basic crochet skills that would make for perfect gifts for loved ones. If you've got loads of single skeins of yarn in your stash, it can sometimes be hard to know what to do with them. It also talks about different types of yarn, the best crochet tools, and how to pick the right ones. To calculate the overall star rating and percentage breakdown by star, we don’t use a simple average. Overall, we think that Mandala Afghans to Crochet is a great choice for crocheters looking for simple, relaxing patterns.

Expert crafter Nicki Trench brings you 35 easy-to-follow patterns that will teach you how to crochet. Once you have a grasp of the basic crochet stitches, I recommend adding a good crochet stitch directory to your library. The Whimsical Stitches book contains 176 pages of charming amigurumi crochet patterns, including animals, plants, and other whimsical designs. As a book, I recommend this to the advanced beginner to intermediate crocheters as it provides plenty of drawings and tutorials, but may be a bit to vague for the absolute beginner.I taught myself from this book which I found pretty good and the instructions use the British abbreviations rather than the American ones. The book provides a variety of patterns that are easy to understand and follow, making it a great option for beginners. You can change your choices at any time by visiting Cookie preferences, as described in the Cookie notice.

With over a decade of experience in knitting and crochet, she has been featured in prominent publications like The New York Times, Scientific American, Good Housekeeping, Vox, Apartment Therapy, and Lifehacker. There are a huge number of crochet stitch directories on the market and it can get a bit overwhelming. I, for one have a difficult time following any books that are completely in black and white with poor illustrations and photographs.One thing to keep in mind is that the book only has 64 pages, which may not be enough for some crocheters. If you were looking for books for how to crochet for beginners, then you can use this book to learn how to crochet with simple tutorials and patterns. This book has over 20 different projects ranging from cosy beanie hats (that can be stitched up in an evening) to beautifully designed receiving blankets.

If you are looking for a crochet book that is both relaxing and fun, then Mandala Afghans to Crochet is the perfect choice for you. This one is an ebook which teaches you how to crochet clothes that fit – and you actually want to wear! We particularly appreciate the inclusion of both written instructions and charts, which makes it easy to follow along regardless of your preferred method. Of course you can always enjoy our free crochet patterns, but sometimes you want a whole collection of crochet projects! Nicki Trench, one of the leading figures in the revival and promotion of home crafts, has designed a series of patterns that will guide you from the initial crochet stitches to producing beautiful projects incorporating a wide range of techniques.

The company I used to work for had book sellers come in every now and again, and I spotted this not long after I learned to crochet. So consider this to be a guide for what you can use as a beginner crocheter and beyond to when you have advanced your skills. Crochet creator Megan Lapp teaches you how to crochet 19 different mythical beasts, from easy cute critters to legendary dragons, in her new book. Whether you're a plant obsessive, or can't keep anything green alive, everyone can enjoy these fab crochet cactuses. Here's a book that provides step-by-step instructions and all the photographs and drawings you need to make granny squares, your next-best-crochet technique 17.

Erika Knight is a household name in the crochet world, and this book shows off her expert knowledge with 250 stitches to choose from. The Complete Photo Guide to Crochet, 2nd Edition: The Essential Reference for Novice and Expert Crocheters … Instructions for 220 Stitch Patterns (This is the best book for crochet beginners in my opinion. They are either difficult to read, have unfamiliar terminology or seem to leave out important details. If you're after a crochet reference book to take your crochet skills to the next level, then this book by Jan Eaton covers everything you need to know! My awesome friend and crochet mentor Joanne Scrace from The Crochet Project, lent me her copy of this book and I loved it.Whimsical Stitches is a great book for beginners, though intermediate and advanced crocheters will love making these joyful little creatures, too! So, for example if you have accumulated tons of medium or worsted weight yarn, you can thumb through the patterns that take that weight of yarn. It contains easy-to-follow tutorials and alongside crochet projects there are useful techniques like how to count stitches.