Whilst the individual entries may be brief, hopefully they will prompt the reader to seek more information.

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. But this book goes beyond other stitch dictionaries in that it explains how to shape these stitches with increases and decreases. This is really unique for a stitch dictionary, and so helpful! October 2023. The Croquet Association (CA) is changing to Croquet England (CqE) - links and references will be updated when they change. New Coaching Articles My favorite part of this book was the combination of written instructions and symbol diagrams. It caters to different learning styles, making it a comprehensive resource. If you’re someone who appreciates a multifaceted learning approach, Melissa Leapman’s Indispensable Stitch Collection for Crocheters is a fantastic choice. Crochet Stitch Dictionary: 200 Essential Stitches with Step-By-Step Photos – HazellThis book is filled with beautiful sweater patterns that are available in sizes XS to 5XL. It also includes tips for customization to help you tailor the designs to fit just right.

The first is " Rules of Thumb" - general things to do or avoid from ' joining up in the middle of the lawn' to ' avoid making your last hoop off partner ball', and much more. Some of the advice will go against general coaching, e.g. don't run hoops to length, and there is one " never!" (Really never!!!!!) Mostly it identifies weak and strong tactical moves. The patterns are easy and a good choice for beginners. You’ll find that many of the techniques within this book are the same or very similar from project to project, so once you make your first crochet animal, they’ll just get easier and easier! However, if you haven’t learned basic stitches already, you may want to do that first before jumping into Crochet Cute Critters. Crochet Cafe: Recipes for Amigurumi Crochet Patterns – Epsy 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!

Newly updated with a fresh design and six new projects,The Crochet Bookis both a perfect guide for beginners and an invaluable resource for more practised crocheters. So, if you’d appreciate a book that goes the extra mile to make sure you understand each concept thoroughly, Complete Crochet Course is definitely for you. A to Z of Crochet: The Ultimate Guide for Beginner to Advanced Crocheter – Martingale So far, the books on this list have either taught you the basic elements of crochet or they have shown you all of the cool, modern, and fun things you can make. Think of that as your motivation for learning to crochet. The rest of the books on this list, however, take you down a more conventional path. That doesn’t mean you can’t take what you learn from them and blaze your trail. It’s all up to you. Mandalas and Motifs