Have you tried crocheting only to get confused by the stitches, hooks, and other details? Have you given up or put your crocheting projects on the back burner hoping for an easier way? Author Emma Brown learned to crochet and knit at her grandmother's feet and has started crochet circles in just about every city she's lived in. Now Brown is sharing all of her grandmother's secrets with you.

In Crochet for Beginners: Quick and Easy Way to Master Spectacular Crochet Stitches in 3 Days, Brown walks you through various crochet techniques step-by-step. Gone are the complicated explanations and confusing terminology, replaced by beautiful, easy-to-follow visuals. Brown's smart system can take you from beginner level all the way up through more complex projects like crocheting afghans. In no time, you'll feel more comfortable with this relaxing, artistic, and satisfying process.

• How to master almost any crochet pattern in as little as three days
• How to make all 21 gorgeous crochet patterns featured in the book
• The specific hooks to purchase for your projects and how to know which stitches are which
• A comprehensive glossary of those tricky crochet terms
• 10 fast-track tips to get you started quickly and easily, and much, much more

Crochet for Beginners is an incredible resource for any crochet fan, whether you're a beginner or an experienced pro. If you like your crochet instructions packed full of tutorials, diagrams, and full-color photos, then you'll love Brown's landmark book.

Crochet a whole zoo of cute and cuddly creatures!

Create your own colorful collection of critters with the magic of crochet! This how-to book features an array of simple crochet patterns for creating adorable snails, whales, rabbits, unicorns, and more. Each easy design is perfect for crochet beginners and more advanced amigurumi enthusiasts. Stitch, detail, and stuff each character to bring these huggable animals to life. Keep them as desk or bookshelf buddies, or gift them to someone you love--it's up to you!

Basics to build on--From Alex the Alligator to Zina the Zebra every amigurumi animal in this book shares the same head and body patterns, so the techniques you learn are carried over from project to project.

Handy reference pages--Find step-by-step rundowns of essential crocheting skills, along with a full-color picture of all 26 projects.

Beginner-friendly materials--All of these crochet patterns and projects use a standard hook and common worsted weight yarn, so you only need a few items to get started.

Discover how fun and easy it is to stitch up lovable, floppy friends with this ultimate crochet animals book!

Learn how to crochet with this complete beginner's guide

With just a little yarn and a crochet hook, you can enjoy a relaxing new hobby while creating beautiful gifts, garments, and decor. This crochet book for beginners shows you how to get started with step-by-step instructions and illustrations for 30 fundamental crochet stitches and techniques--plus a collection of fun projects to help you practice your skills.

What sets Crochet for Beginners apart from other crochet books:

The basics of crochet--Learn the different types of hooks and yarn, essential and nice-to-have tools, and explanations of important crochet terms.

Skill-building stitches--Start with the most basic stitches and work your way up to more intricate ones as you learn techniques like following a pattern, joining pieces, changing colors, and more.

10 beginner projects--Put everything you learn into practice with easy crochet patterns for beginners, including a beanie, a crochet tool holder, a circle bag, and a blanket.

Develop your crochet skills with this beginner-friendly guide to success.

Granny squares have been around for more than 125 years and for a long time, they were just for making blankets. But now they can be seen everywhere, from social media to the pages of Vogue. Far from being old-fashioned, these works of crocheted art are the fashion world's hottest trend. And now, with Not Your Granny's Granny Squares you can make some of the coolest granny square clothes you'll ever see. Crochet master and fashion designer Babette Ulmer has created patterns for everything from headbands, scarves, and tote bags to gorgeous halter tops, skirts, cardigans, dusters, and more. With detailed instructions on how to make all kinds of squares, easy-to-follow patterns, and even a bit of history about the granny square itself, this is the only book you'll need to crochet your own iconic granny square look.

STEP BY STEP INSTRUCTIONS: Includes easy-to-read instructions, charts, and schematics that make knitting these patterns fun and easy.

STUNNING IMAGES: Enjoy beautiful full-color photography and iconic images of models wearing their granny squares on the runway.

AN INSIDE LOOK at the fashion industry through the perspective of professional designer/ granny square knitter, Babette Ulmer.

FOR FANS OF CRAFTING AND FASHION: Not Your Granny's Granny Squares features easy-to-read instructions and informative essays about the craft's history.

Fall in love with amigurumi, the art of crocheting small, stuffed yarn plushies with Crochet Amigurumi for Every Occasion. Loaded with cuteness and beginner-friendly amigurumi patterns created by The Woobles, the internet's favorite one-stop source for easy-to-make crochet kits, you'll be crocheting adorable projects in no time! Grouped by gift theme, make unique handmade gifts for baby showers, birthdays, housewarmings, and engagement parties, such as a Cupcake Bear for the bear-y best birthday, a Cat tray that is the purr-fect combo of cute and useful, and a smitten Otter ready to get married to its otter half.

Crochet Amigurumi for Every Occasion is filled with 21 patterns for projects that are easy to make and that you'll be proud to gift! Every detail of this book is carefully tailored to give crafters a frustration-free, start-to-finish experience, and each pattern is artfully photographed and accompanied by detailed instructions, tutorial photos, and supplementary videos. Forgot how to do a stitch? No problem. Simply flip to the beginning of the book and follow the step-by-step photo tutorial. Patterns are ordered by increasing difficulty, so beginner amigurumists can level up their skills while making these giftable plushies.

21 GIFTABLE AMIGURUMI PROJECTS: With 21 patterns across 4 party themes, crochet the perfect gift for your next baby shower, birthday, housewarming, or engagement party

FRUSTRATION-FREE EXPERIENCE: Includes stitch tutorials, patterns, photos, and video instructions to create adorable and easy crochet projects they'll be proud to gift

EASY-TO-FOLLOW INSTRUCTIONS: Each pattern has The Woobles's signature simple and cute designs, clear instructions, and layout

VIDEO TUTORIALS: Tricky stitches and techniques include video tutorials on The Woobles websites

INSPIRING IMAGES: Each pattern is accompanied by photos of the finished project as well as custom step-by-step photos for anything unique to the pattern

With colorful and eye-catching candy-box sampler pages that start every section, this essential book presents hundreds of stitches organized in 10 color-coded sections:
- Basic stitches
- Fans & Shells
- Bobbles & Clusters
- Spike stitches
- Post stitches
- Mesh & Filet
- Cable stitches
- Tunisian stitches, and more!

Each stitch pattern shows a large finished swatch in actual size, along with step-by-step photo instructions that clearly explain where the yarn goes each step of the way. Crochet Stitch Dictionary offers excellent useful instruction and inspiration for all crocheters.

Adapted from Melissa Leapman's Indispensable Stitch Collection for Crocheters, this beautiful, comprehensive, and easy-to-tote stitch pattern companion is a must-have for your crochet project bag!

In a small, easy-to-tote format, Essential Crochet Starter Stitches is a concise stitch dictionary featuring 100 stitch patterns for solids, shells and fans, openwork and lace, and simple edgings.

• This rich library of crochet stitch designs covers a wide range of patterns, from a thicket pattern to summertime shells to clover lace.
• Each stitch pattern includes a photo of a finished swatch and both easy-to-read instructions and a stitch diagram using international symbols. Choose the format that makes you and your crochet hook happy.
• Most of the patterns are original and are accessible to most skill levels. If you've mastered looping yarn over your hook to create a simple chain, you already possess all the skills you need to create an infinite number of stitch patterns.

With information on how to read the patterns, shaping pieces, and designing from scratch, the stunning stitch patterns in Essential Crochet Starter Stitches will serve as a launching pad for your own fun experimentation and for creating unique designs for gorgeous hats, scarves, gloves, sweaters, vests, and more!

The Pocket Guides series from Quarry Books offer authoritative instruction and inspiration in a small-scale format that makes it easy to take with you on all your crafting adventures.

This captivating collection marries the world of crochet with the charm of the pop sensation, offering an amazing range of projects spanning fashion, home décor, amigurumi, and accessories. Each piece captures Taylor's signature aesthetic, ensuring a harmonious blend of elegance and fun. With projects suited to various skill levels--from beginners to more experienced crocheters--this book invites you to create stunning pieces for yourself or your favorite Swifties. Curated by designer extraordinaire Lee Sartori (@coco.crochet.lee), it features more than 20 projects from top crochet designers, ensuring a vibrant and varied crafting experience. You will find:

• Projects inspired by some of Swift's most popular songs, including Me! Taylor Doll, All Too Well Scarf, Style Newsboy Cap, Cardigan Sweater, Blank Space Journal Cover, Bejeweled Headband, and more
• A variety of crochet techniques, including amigurumi, filet crochet, granny squares, and more
• Taylor Made tips for customizing the designs

This handy reference guide is packed with over 100 lifesaving crochet tips and tricks that your grandmother might not have taught you from @theknottyboss.

A collection of not-so-traditional crochet hacks meant to help troubleshoot many issues that typically arise with crocheting. The author covers everything from starting knots to perfect finishing techniques, and everything in between. This book can assist you at any stage of your project and help take your crochet game to the next level. Please note that the instructions are written in US crochet terms but there is a handy 'cheat sheet' if you want to convert them to UK terms.

It is packed full of step-by-step instructions and photography so you can follow along every step of the way and not miss a trick. Author, Anna Leyzina aka The Knotty Boss, has a huge number of followers who love her Tuesday Tips feature on her social media platforms. This collection combines her Tuesday Tips and more in one handy-sized reference book - which is perfect for keeping in your project bag.

Covering everything from how to select the right hook through to tips on how to pick the correct yarn and some clever stitch marker hacks, The Knotty Boss has got you covered. There are tips and tricks for basic skills like avoiding visible slip knots at the start of your work, working into back bumps, joining the foundation chain without twisting and an easy method for the magic ring. Later chapters look at more advanced techniques such as keeping the magic ring on your finger while working the first round, invisible joins when working in different stitches and invisible increase and decrease methods.

Other hacks include tips for working in rows and rounds including how to smooth the side edges, how to prevent stitches from slanting and how to make the perfect circle rather than a hexagon. Amigurumi techniques are also included with hacks for invisible increase and decreases, adding eyes and other facial expressions and tips for lining and stuffing toys.

There is section on working with colour which looks at how to get seamless colour changes and perfect stripes, and advice for crocheting granny squares with tips for how to prevent your squares from slanting, and how to create invisible seams.

The final chapters look at edging and borders, and finishing techniques with advice on how to seamlessly fasten off, how to weave in the ends and easy blocking, making this the ultimate handy, pocket-sized reference guide for all your crochet needs.

All of the Cuddles, None of the Sewing

Craft huggable mini crochet creations in a flash with this beginner-friendly guide to no-sew amigurumi. The founder of CrochetByGenna, crochet artist and fiber teacher Genna Tatu walks you through each step to creating charismatic plushies, from adorable dogs and dinosaurs to deliciously darling mushrooms and macarons.

She'll take you from the farm to the depths of the ocean and everywhere in between with 40 projects, including plushies like:

- Agile Axolotl
- Gentle Giraffe
- Joyous Jellyfish
- Cuddly Cow
- Outgoing Opossum
- Whimsical Whale
- Groovy Gummy Bear
- Savory Sushi

And best of all? Each project requires absolutely no sewing. Whether you're making your own plushy pals, gifting to a friend or looking for new ideas to sell at markets, you will want to make the whole collection!

With Genna as your guide, enter the magical world of amigurumi and create an armful of playful plushies in just a few hours.

Create the Monster Menagerie of Your Dreams

Who says creepy can't be cute? With this impressive amigurumi collection, you can unlock a whole new world of creatures and legendary monsters in all their scary, adorable glory. With thoughtful guidance, you can bring a myriad of creatures to life like:

- Cthulhu
- Nessie
- Werewolf
- Zombies
- Kraken
- Mermaid
- Big Foot
- Gnome
- Medusa
- Fairy
- Dragon
- Griffin

With 40 unique patterns, you can capture each creature's quirks like the majesty of dragons' wings, Medusa's snake hair and the horror of Slender Man's tentacles. While you're creating, you can follow helpful tips on making your own-colored eyes and pattern customizations for color and sizing. With simple, accessible stitches and easy assembly, these projects can be brought to life in no time.

Whether you're looking to add some spooky new additions to your own plushie collection or are hoping to surprise the horror fan in your life, there's a lovable monster in here for everyone.

The Only book you need to learn this amazing skill of crocheting corner to corner

Adapted from Melissa Leapman's Indispensable Stitch Collection for Crocheters, this beautiful, comprehensive, and easy-to-tote stitch pattern companion is a must-have for your crochet project bag!

In a small, easy-to-tote format, Essential Crochet Next-Level Stitches is a concise stitch dictionary featuring 100 stitch patterns for textures, colorwork, and fancy edgings.

• This rich library of crochet stitch designs covers a wide range of patterns, from a braided cable to a reversible brocade to a delicate edging.
• Each stitch pattern includes a photo of a finished swatch and both easy-to-read instructions and a stitch diagram using international symbols. Choose the format that makes you and your crochet hook happy.
• Most of the patterns are original and accessible to most skill levels. If you've mastered looping yarn over your hook to create a simple chain, you already possess all the skills you need to create an infinite number of stitch patterns.

With information on how to read the patterns, shaping pieces, and designing from scratch, the stunning stitch patterns in Essential Crochet Next-Level Stitches will serve as a launching pad for your own fun experimentation when creating unique designs for gorgeous hats, scarves, gloves, sweaters, vests, and more!

The Pocket Guides series from Quarry Books offer authoritative instruction and inspiration in a small-scale format that makes it easy to take with you on all your crafting adventures.

Make Dazzling Crochet Garments and Home Accessories in Record Time

Stitch up stunning creations in the space of an afternoon with this extraordinary pattern collection from Angie Bivins, the founder of Whistle and Wool. Utterly achievable and undeniably cute, these 18 incredible patterns were designed with speed in mind. That way, the average crocheter can start and finish entire pieces in the same day, including bigger projects like garments and blankets. Made using thick yarns and easy stitches, each pattern is accessible to fiber artists of all skill levels--but don't let their simplicity fool you! These clothes, accessories and home décor pieces are so gorgeous you'd never know they took less than a day to make.

Whether you're looking to expand your own hand- made collection or in need of a last-minute present, Angie has you covered. Refresh your wardrobe fast with beautifully crafted pieces like the elegant Embrace Cardigan. Add an extra dose of cozy to your everyday with the luxurious Serene Throw, or gift your loved one a comfy Cape Cowl and Hat Set. Whichever design you choose, these spectacular patterns will revolutionize what you can accomplish with a free evening and your favorite yarn!

Discover Sarah-Jayne's clear and friendly teaching style, known and loved by her more than 2 million online followers.

Following on from her best-selling first book, You Can Crochet with Bella Coco, comes this practical guide to over 100 carefully curated stitch patterns.

Starting with the key things you'll need to get crocheting, from advice on yarn and notions to essential techniques, Sarah-Jayne then takes you through a gorgeous collection of stitches - from simple repeat patterns to incredible textured designs.

The stitches are divided into 4 sections - 'basic stitches', 'simple stitch combinations', 'textured stitches' and 'squares and shapes' - so you can easily search for a stitch that suits your desired finish.

Discover:

• A clear, overhead, close-up photograph of each of the 100 stitches worked up into a swatch, so you can examine the stitch repeats closely
• All stitches categorized by difficulty level, from easy to advanced, so you can choose a stitch that suits your skills
• Stitch multiples/repeats for every stitch pattern, so that you can calculate how to work the pattern into an upcoming project
• Written instructions (including both UK and US terms) on starting the stitch, how to work the repeat and how to finish off.

Whether you're looking for new ideas, or trying to remember that perfect stitch, this is a timeless book that you can delve into now and for years to come.

Packed with cuteness and more than 25 amigurumi patterns, Harry Potter: The Official Book of Crochet Amigurumi will have you crocheting adorable witches and wizards in no time!

A comprehensive, officially licensed guide to crocheting amigurumi from the Wizarding World, Harry Potter: The Official Book of Crochet Amigurumi includes designs for every skill level and a wide range of stitches and techniques featuring yarn expertly matched to the true colors used in the films.

Also included are behind-the-scenes facts and quotes from the films, as well as concept art and film stills to inspire your creativity and relive favorite movie moments. With beautiful full-color photography, step-by-step instructions, and clearly presented charts and schematics, Harry Potter: The Official Book of Crochet Amigurumi is the ultimate guide to creating your own adorable companions from the Wizarding World.

A MUST-HAVE FOR FANS: Featuring adorable designs for the likes of Harry, Fawkes, the Golden Snitch, and other Harry Potter favorites, this book is a must-have for any fan

STUNNING IMAGES: Beautiful, full-color photos of finished designs help ensure success

FOR ALL SKILL LEVELS: Perfect for kids, adults, and families, this book has easy-to-follow patterns, making it ideal for any skill level and occasion.

OFFICIALLY LICENSED: This is the first and only official Wizarding World crochet amigurumi guide