Best crocheting books according to redditors

I never knew I wanted a crocheted zebra head mounted to my wall until now. Ravelry link for a book amazon link to book Spoiler, there's more than just a zebra in there!!!

This is the Ugly Duckling pattern from Lynne Rowe's Once Upon a Time... in Crochet.

Ahhh! Thank you so much! I found an English version and I'm about to buy it :D

So, one good thing to note. When it comes to eyes on animals (also known as amigarumi), they don't need to use safety eyes or anything like that, they can just create sewn eyes from black/white yarn and the like. There are a lot of really great amigurumi patterns/books about geeky/video game crochet as well, so those might be good for your son.

One skein wonders is a popular book, so that would be a good choice. Sea creatures also looks interesting. Crochet ever after will require too many bits to be worthwhile, but their other book, beastly crochet has more potential, but i don't see an amazon seller for it. Crochet animal hats is adorable and will do well.

As for other books you may want to look into:

The Big Book of Little Amigurumi

Edward's Menagerie

Pocket Amigurumi

Crochet Star Wars

Once Upon a Time in Crochet

Amigurumi Monsters

I have made patterns from some but not all of these, but if she's made stuffed animals before, she'll be able to follow all of these. And like I said, patterns calling for saftey eyes can be replaced by just hooking some yarn into the fabric instead. I hope these help!

I found this one that has more realistic looking heads. I’m so tempted to get it but it seems so intimidating to attempt to crochet.

Average was about 15 hours each with all the details. Trinket took the longest at about 20 hours because I had to engineer the pattern in some places.

The majority of the patterns were based from a book called Amiguru-Me. I did have to make up some pieces though, which was part of the process.

Edit: Included an Amazon link for the book. I bought the grizzly bear pattern for Trinket from this seller on Ravelry

Also an edit: For Pike's armor, I used the armor making techniques taught by Evil Ted. Any old-school G&S viewers might remember him teaching Stef & Jess how to make foam armor for the giant Trinket plush waaaaaaay back when. The armor is craft foam, coated with some craft glue and silver sharpie. There are hooks and eyes for the pieces so it can come apart, and velcro for the body piece (cause I ran out of hooks & eyes).

This really made me hate "fun fur" it is not fun.

Link for those not on mobile :)

Divorced dad here... Made these for my 6 year old daughter who lives across the country so she could have a personalized gift from dad this holiday. I used a kit from Costco and went to YouTube to learn how to crochet. This is my first project and I am excited to make more! Link to kit https://www.amazon.com/Disney-Princess-Crochet-Jessica-Ward/dp/1626864446

Made this adorable puffin from Animal Friends of Pica Pau. I have also made the frog from the book, everything from the book is so cute! Only change I made was to crochet the eyes instead of using plastic safety eyes as it is for a baby.

It looks like Twinkie Chan's pizza scarf pattern. It's in [this book.] (https://www.amazon.com/Twinkie-Crochet-Goodies-Fashion-Foodies/dp/0740797581/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1285225016&sr=8-1)

https://www.amazon.ca/dp/178494064X/ref=cm_sw_r_sms_awdb_YLbzyb7009MDN

I would assume you could find something similar in this book. It's currently #1 on my most wanted list. Now that I'm done Christmas gift crochet, I'm planning on rewarding myself with this.

Second the recommendation for Ravelry.

My favorite answer-every-question-about-knitting book is The Knitting Answer Book. It has pictures where pictures are needed and otherwise not, explains knit-speak pretty clearly, and is easy to reference when I'm halfway through a project and don't understand what to do next.

Also:

• A purl stitch is a backwards knit stitch. So, instead of putting the right-hand need behind the left, you put it in front (R to L through the stitch). From there it's the same: wrap the yarn, pull it through, and move on to the next stitch.
  
  
• Knitting with two strands just means you hold, for example, a blue strand of yarn and a green strand of yarn at the same time, knitting as though they are only one strand. It can create a pretty cool pattern if you do it with two colors; it also creates a thicker knit.

This is a Twinkie Chan pattern from this book. Chan Book

There is a similiar bacon and eggs pillow pattern on Ravelry. Pillow

I am making a pillow next since I already have the yarn and know the techniques. I actually think the pillow will get more use than the scarf.

I have so, so many knitting books, but I have three favorite how-to/reference type books that are probably the most useful knitting books I've ever owned. The first is Teach Yourself Visually - Knitting. It's an excellent book to have because it has huge color photos, lots of techniques and stitch patterns, and basic pattern recipes for tons of projects like hats, mittens, and sweaters that can be adapted to various sizes and styles. It's definitely the best "learn to knit" book I've ever owned, and I still refer back to it.

The second is Cast On, Bind Off by Cap Sease. I prefer this version to the other one, which is by a different author. It's an incredibly useful book. I had no idea there were so many ways to start and end projects! I love being able to check the book for the perfect cast on or bind off, and I love choosing matching ones. The author describes each one perfectly, describes it's attributes, if it's stretchy or firm, best uses, etc, explains how to do it, and includes photos of each.

The third is The Knitting Answer Book by Margaret Radcliffe. It's a pretty small book, so it's perfect to keep in your knitting bag. It's set up in Q&A format, so if you encounter a problem it's easy to find the answer.

I have an addiction to pattern books. My favorites are those published by Interweave. Their pattern books are beautiful! They always have designs that are stylish yet classic. I love their themed books, like Jane Austen Knits, Knitting Wizardry (Harry Potter themed) and Highland Knits (Outlander series themed).

Not OP, but I believe it is from this book.

I enjoyed the Happy Hooker book. It's a good read and it gives a pretty good overview of how crochet works. Bonus - it was available at the local library so I got it for a month at no cost.

Twinkie Chan is one of my favorite crochet bloggers, and she has a lot of unique patterns. Like a pizza scarf, or a donut ottoman. It's all super cute. I have both of her books, and she is really good at writing patterns.

Twinkie Chan's Crochet Goodies for Fashion Foodies: 20 Yummy Treats to Wear https://www.amazon.com/dp/0740797581/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_DhTbAb1A9KE56

Twinkie Chan's Crocheted Abode a la Mode: 20 Yummy Crochet Projects for Your Home https://www.amazon.com/dp/158923930X/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_2iTbAb112112Y

I love this book:

http://www.amazon.com/Complete-Photo-Guide-Crochet-Comprehensive/dp/1589234723

The only downside is that I wasn't a big fan of the directions for basic stitches, but they have a lot of different stitches with written directions and visual directions. Not a lot of patterns to make things though.

Stitch 'N Bitch Crochet: The Happy Hooker I think this is the only book I really love. It has patterns that are pretty and you might actually be able to see yourself wearing. It also has a lot of simple/easy instructions for all kinds of techniques. This book taught me how to tapestry crochet which is my favorite thing!
I have A LOT of books / mags / etc. So many only have a 1 or 2 good things in them, or they are just presented poorly. But the Happy Hooker is a keeper!

Sounds like you'd like this one: https://www.amazon.com/Unicorns-Dragons-More-Fantasy-Amigurumi/dp/949164324X/ref=sr_1_1?keywords=amigurumi+dragon+book&qid=1567784001&s=gateway&sr=8-1

Cats in Hats: 30 Knit and Crochet Hat Patterns for your kitty.

Result of said book

Is it this one? https://smile.amazon.com/Disney-Princess-Crochet-Jessica-Ward/dp/1626864446/ref=sr_1_1

What is more 'your taste'? I might be able to swap ya.

Someone gifted me this book for Christmas and I went to town:

http://www.amazon.com/Cats-Hats-Crochet-Patterns-Kitty/dp/0762456639/

But if you don't want to buy that, they do have their fox hat one for free here: http://www.lionbrand.com/patterns/FelineFox.html?noImages=

And it's relatively similar (just have to register). And I didn't understand how to make a pom pom in the book, so I just youtubed it and it worked out!

I wouldn't say it's just for knitters, but Debbie Stoller of Stitch n Bitch also wrote a book on crochet, in a similar style and format to her book on knitting. I liked it, but I learned knitting and crochet at about the same time, so maybe I didn't think like a knitter yet. Hopefully this helps!

I don't think I should have made the switch from sc to hdc, but it was worth a shot.

My little sister wants me to make a blanket with this pattern, I told her to buy me the yarn. :P It's quick, so that makes me happy at least, and it would make pretty coasters.

The pattern is from here and then modified with some hdc rows instead of sc so I don't know if I'm allowed to post it or not.

They’re from a book. I got mine from amazon. Worth every penny.
Animal Friends of Pica Pau: Gather All 20 Colorful Amigurumi Animal Characters https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/9491643193/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_BxyADb0XAXHCR

I think this one is the largest and most comprehensive (free) guide but there's a few other free beginner's books too. How to Crochet for Beginners, 16 Quick and Easy Granny Square Patterns, How to Crochet - A Guide for Newbies

Many months ago, I submitted a ranty text post lamenting an offhand comment made to me by the mother of an old friend that, more or less, implied I should be making things for old friend’s baby for free. We’ve all been there. Pssh – some people, amirite?

Within that post, though, I very quickly touched on the struggle husband and I had been going through for a year and a half while trying to conceive our own child, and how difficult it had been for me to simultaneously create gifts for others in celebration of their new little ones while, with each stitch, also (and sometimes moreso) grieving the absence of my own. It was very quick, maybe a sentence or two, but heavy nonetheless. And I was amazed at how many of you felt that heaviness and reached out to me about your own struggles. How many of you gave me, a stranger, more empathy and support through the interwebs than most of the people I cross in my everyday life. And I was so thankful. Your kind words and heartfelt understanding was and still is so much appreciated.

I am happy to report that on our 19th cycle, my husband and I were able to conceive. We are expecting our first child, a little boy, in November. As a tribute to one my most favorite children’s books, we are putting together a few pieces inspired by Maurice Sendak’s Where the Wild Things Are for his nursery, and I couldn’t pass up the opportunity to put my book, Animal Heads to Crochet by Vanessa Mooncie, to good use with this adaptation of The Bull, known also as the loveable Bernard from the 2009 film adaptation. I am so pleased with how he came out – especially as a 100% stash project – and hope he leads the little guy on some seriously magical adventures in the years to come.

Thank you all so much for the love and support. It truly lit up what had become a very dark place.

Project Page for Pattern Link and Notes

https://www.amazon.com/Animal-Heads-Trophy-Crochet/dp/178494064X
Its the best thing i have brought so far, it has taught me so much about crochet.
No way could i free form this! Maybe one day..

Thanks! I used this book: https://www.amazon.ca/AmiguruME-Make-Cute-Crochet-People/dp/1454703970/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1465158798&sr=8-1&keywords=amigurume

The asterisks are just there to tell you what section of the written patter it wants you to repeat.

I found when helping someone learn that having them write out a small cheat sheet that tells them what all the abbreviations in the pattern mean can help them learn to assoicate sc=single crochet, clst= what ever the cluster stitch for the pattern is, and so on.

I always tell the person I am helping, to print their patterns out, and have them go threw and highlight all the sections where the pattern has you repeat (ie the * stuff).


I like A to Z of Crochet: The Ultimate Guide for the Beginner to Advanced Crocheter it is useful for new hookers, and advanced hookers alike. Check your local library to see if they have this book or any other crochet books most will have a section in the front to go over the basics.

Unicorns, Dragons and More... https://www.amazon.com/dp/949164324X?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share

Pattern from this book: https://www.amazon.com/Animal-Friends-Pica-Pau-Characters/dp/9491643193

Ravelry link: https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/sources/animal-friends-of-pica-pau

(I forgot to line his ears and wasn’t about to detach them after I got them on! )

I second this, especially with such a varied selection. I have checked out every crochet book from my library system and have bought some that I find myself repeatedly checking out. Others I check out to get the basics, then look up online when I need a refresher because then you at least know what questions to ask. Sometimes, like the tunisian or filet crochet, you may find that you just don't like the style and you've bought the book for nothing. Better to test the waters at the library first.

As for "a more comprehensive lesson" blog posts and you tube videos are better than books for that. Like those stitch guides will give you the basics, but only briefly, then use those basics to build on more complicated stitches. They will use short hand and graphs, assuming you know them already and if you don't you'll be flipping back and forth to reference.

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Short answer: the less money you spend on books that you might not need, the more you can spend on yarn ;)

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In case you're curious, here are some books that I would recommend. But realize, these are all reference manuals for ideas. They all have the basics on how to do things, but I keep them around because I don't follow patterns often, but I mix and match for my own styles. Pattern books are 100% useless to buy for me, it's rare that I'll make a specific pattern more than once so better to look online or check out.

Crochet Stitch Dictionary

Granny Square Book

Around the Corner Crochet Borders

Beyond the Square Crochet Motifs

Thank you!

It's the gazelle pattern from this book:
[Animal Friends of Pica Pau: Gather All 20 Colorful Amigurumi Animal Characters] (https://www.amazon.com/dp/9491643193/ref=cm_sw_r_other_apa_i_bpsPDbNM703Y7).

Super Cyd was created using basic body pieces from the book AmiguruME by Allison Hoffman.

I would be careful with hooks too. There are basically two types, and generally people like one or the other. I second the other ideas of following her lead in getting yarn. Stitch markers aren’t expensive and are helpful. Maybe a case for her hooks? I love having all of mine in one place.


Damero Crochet Hook Case, Travel Storage Bag for Swing Crochet Hooks, Lighted Hooks, Needles(Up to 8'') and Accessories, Large, Gray Dots (No Accessories Included) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07QXVXP23/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_TMcZDbCH7YWG6


50 Pieces Colorful Knitting Markers Crochet Clips Crochet Pins Bulk Stitch Markers Locking Stitch Knitting Place Markers DIY Craft Plastic Safety Pins Weave Stitch Needle Clip Counter(10 Colors) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07VL4SNLJ/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_ONcZDb356S77F

I also LOVE this book. It spells each stitch out step by step in great pictures.


A to Z of Crochet: The Ultimate Guide for the Beginner to Advanced Crocheter https://www.amazon.com/dp/156477998X/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_COcZDb3G2D5P9

Whatever you get her, I’m sure she’ll love it!

Get this book: http://www.amazon.com/Stitch-Bitch-Crochet-Happy-Hooker/dp/0761139850

It is fantastic at explaining everything from the most basic stitches to reading patterns. Don't try to look at patterns online till you get a good explanation about how to read patterns and how to do the basic stitches. YouTube is also pretty good at showing different stitches, but I though it was easier to start with the book.

Also start out out with a medium or large crochet hook and a equally medium or large yarn. Just look around at your local craft or fabric store at the options and you'll see what I mean about sizes. That's about all you need to get started.

Last spend a little extra money on yarn that isn't super cheap and rough. It's more pleasant to work with.

The Knitting Answer Book by Margaret Radcliffe is an excellent resource. https://www.amazon.com/Knitting-Answer-Book-Solutions-Question/dp/1580175996

Cats in Hats: 30 Knit and Crochet Hat Patterns for Your Kitty https://www.amazon.com/dp/0762456639/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_euIsyb69D63YW

We bought it at Michael's, (for those in the US or Canada). In French it's "Chapeaux pour chats", by Sara Thomas. The Google tells me the English title is "Cats in hats".

Edit: it's this book:
Cats in Hats: 30 Knit and Crochet Hat Patterns for Your Kitty https://www.amazon.ca/dp/0762456639/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_mlDTzb89S356C

My husband bought me this book and I learned to do it in there. You start with a basic chain stitch that is a multiple of 14 plus 3 (ie 28+3, 42+3). Then you use increases and decreases (dc3tog in this case) to create the waves. This video shows exactly what I did to achieve my waves.

This one, The Complete Photo Guide to Crochet by Margaret Hubert, is big and very useful not just because it has pictures, but each stitch or grouping has both written and chart instructions all together. It also has a few different patterns. Not affiliated, just appreciate this book when teaching because learning styles do vary. It's an old favorite. I do not have the 2nd Edition, just original.
https://www.amazon.com/Complete-Photo-Guide-Crochet-Comprehensive/dp/1589234723?SubscriptionId=AKIAILSHYYTFIVPWUY6Q&tag=duckduckgo-d-20&linkCode=xm2&camp=2025&creative=165953&creativeASIN=1589234723

Do you have a Kindle? Free Book with 16 Granny Square Patterns :)

I found a free crochet ebook on amazon. 16 granny square patterns

Check out the Edward’s Menagerie pattern book! This one is mammals, but the same designer has books for birds, monsters, and people, and they’re all adorable. Having something cute to crochet makes a big difference!

Pattern from Once Upon a Time... In Crochet and eyes from Etsy Shop 6060

Yarn is all Caron Simply Soft with the 'skin' colors being Bone.

Looks like The Complete Book of Crochet Stitch Designs: 500 Classic & Original Patterns and The Complete Book of Crochet Border Designs: Hundreds of Classics & Original Patterns.

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1454701374/ref=oh_aui_search_detailpage?ie=UTF8&psc=1
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1454708107/ref=oh_aui_search_detailpage?ie=UTF8&psc=1

3 different books of crochet patterns. I've been waiting for this one to be available in the US for ages, and I got this one, and I pre-ordered this little book of monsters.

The book that really helped me was stitch n bitch the happy hooker. As for tension it's going to be off for a little while so don't sweat that!

Hi and welcome! We have a pretty good wiki with a lot of resources for things like hook sizes, types of yarn, how to read a pattern and links to blogs. I suggest creating an account on Ravelry.com, too. There you can keep track of your stash and projects, as well as getting new patterns and ideas.

There are also lots of books. I particularly have and love Stitch'n'Bitch Crochet: The Happy Hooker

Just thought I'd let you know that OP said they got it from this book:

https://www.amazon.com/Unicorns-Dragons-More-Fantasy-Amigurumi/dp/949164324X/

I recommend the book Stitch 'n Bitch: The happy hooker. The beginning part will answer questions about increases, decreases, and terminology. It provides information about shaping garments. Then there are multiple patterns in the book for wearable items... The first part of the books gives you all of the tools to make any of the patterns in the book.

Check to see if your library has it before buying it!

I've looked at it before because I was thinking of doing it for shits and giggles (and then I could say I'm in a masters program) and the Crochet Guild is the main organization/authority of crochet, so it's reputable. It would be the closest you could get to a crochet certification; the only other worthwhile certifications would be the Instructor credentials from the Yarn Council, which would be useful if you plan on teaching. Going back to the masters program, I feel like the teaching itself would be overpriced, compared to the multitude of crochet stitch books available that I could get for $90 (the guild member price). I just looked at the curriculum overview now and I know how to do just about everything they listed specifically. It's disappointing because some of the crochet books I already own go over those techniques and have a lot more advanced/unique patterns to learn.

If you do want to go through a bunch of swatches and learn different techniques, there are some really good advanced crochet books out there that I either own or have looked at and will be purchasing soon. The current price for all these books from Amazon would be $62.64:

• New Encyclopedia of Crochet Techniques. I have this book and it goes over a ton of unique stitches with really good descriptions, like intarsia, loop stitches, or tubular. Plus it has a few patterns in the back that use the techniques in the book.
  
• The Finer Edge: Crocheted Trims, Motifs & Borders. Another book I looked at and want to buy. Tons of edging patterns, which is useful as I think a lot of stitch books are lacking in the borders department.
  
• A to Z of Crochet: The Ultimate Guide for the Beginner to Advanced Crocheter. Another book I looked at and plan on ordering. Tons of stitches of varying difficulty levels.
  
• Crochet Stitches Visual Encyclopedia. I'd only really recommend this book if you're good at reading graphs. There's a lot of written errata in the few patterns that I've tried and while this has not been my best purchase, there are a lot of stitches and motifs which come in handy as reference. But this would probably be a bottom priority purchase.
  
  I own a few pattern books and some on Tunisian crochet techniques, but for reference on a wide range of crochet techniques, this is my personal library and I think that these books could keep you pretty busy and be equally, if not more so, challenging than the masters program curriculum. I may still do it for fun, but really there's a lot of other resources that are better priced, not including all the free YouTube tutorials or blogs that are out there.

I recommend The Happy Hooker (http://www.amazon.com/Stitch-Bitch-Crochet-Happy-Hooker-ebook/dp/B00ESCURFY/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1397488757&sr=8-1&keywords=happy+hooker). Also, check out tutorials on youtube or your local yarn store probably has classes if you want to learn in person.

Pattern is "Pine Trees" from A Complete Photo Guide to Crochet - link

This is the book I used to learn. I found it very helpful - lots of diagrams. And the entire second half is a wide variety of patterns.

This book really helped me get started. There are a lot of projects in there that are great for beginners, and then plenty that are higher difficulty once you get the hang of various stitches and techniques.

This book is my absolute favorite for new and interesting square/circle/triangle/hexagon patterns. It has both the written instructions, a chart, and a picture of the finished square.

The same author has a book of crochet edges which I also really like.

My favorite general stitch book is this book. It also has the written instructions, chart, and a picture of the finished stitch. I have the older version, but this one looks the same but with more patterns.

As already mentioned, youtube is a GREAT place to physically see the stitches being done if you get caught up. Good luck!!!

There are some good books out there! I like the Stitch 'n Bitch ones (the patterns are so dated, though) and the Knitter's Companion (I think the illustrations are pretty clear in this one). I found this one called The Knitting Answer Book in a Sam's Club I don't know how long ago. I'm not sure how great it is because I've been able to find answers in the others and online. These books + Youtube are how I taught myself.

I came across this cute, free Halloween pattern by Allison Hoffman the other day. She is well-known for her dolls, especially modeling them to look like characters/celebrities. I totally recommend her book "AmiguruME."

The pattern I linked is for a little girl trick or treater and 3 outfits to dress her up as. Very simple, but sweet!

Edit: Link to her book! I bought it the week it came out last year and love it. Lots of customization: choose male or female; head shape; pick and choose facial features/hair styles; so much variety in the clothing/shoe options too! It's basically set up like a choose your own adventure book. :)

My grandma taught me to do a sc, but I taught myself the rest from books and youtube videos. Two of my favorite books for learning was Debbie Stroller's The Happy Hooker & Get Hooked. The latter book is directed towards a younger audience, but it was perfect for learning ... everything was simplified! Basic patterns like "working in the round" or a basic Double-Crochet scarf; both have wonderful illustrations & great 'beginner' patterns.

Others suggested that you learn from others ... but that's so overrated! ;-) To this day, I don't know anyone else who crochets ... so it's all me!

I may or may not have demanded the stag kit from my SO for christmas, which I whipped up on xmas day and is now proudly displayed above our TV.

And, as I'm 'bistitchual' I've also made the Ram and the Zebra from Vanessa Mooncie's Animal Heads >_<

My next plan is for the Tiger, so I will have to buy the book when my yarn ban ends...

This made me laugh because for a couple of months this book has sat in my Amazon basket, but I'm told i can't hang any up! Animal Heads: Trophy Heads to Crochet https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/178494064X/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_8VeMybW848QCH

Animal Friends of Pica Pau: Gather All 20 Colorful Amigurumi Animal Characters https://www.amazon.ca/dp/9491643193/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_yG3SBbWBYEQBD

There's this book on Amazon. I have it and its pretty neat!
https://www.amazon.com/Animal-Heads-Trophy-Crochet/dp/178494064X/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1497453130&sr=8-1&keywords=animal+heads+crochet
(Sorry, don't know how to link well)

There is a lion head in it that you can possibly modify.

Lion head from the book:
http://imgur.com/yMd24e2

This is the yarn. https://www.amazon.com/Red-Heart-Boutique-Unforgettable-Yarn/dp/B008CVJN0M/ref=redir_mobile_desktop?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1&ref=yo_pop_d_pd_title

I bought it for a different project, that didn't go well, so repurposed it using a pattern from this book. https://www.amazon.com/Crochet-One-Skein-Wonders®-Projects-Crocheters/dp/1612120423/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1541397390&sr=8-1&keywords=one+skein+wonders+crochet

Maybe a crochet kit to make toys (aka amigurumi) like this Disney Princess kit.

https://www.amazon.com/dp/1626864446/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_awdb_t1_bf0YCbP2Y55RD

I had to sign in and follow the link to the Canada store, but it worked from there!

Direct link to the Canadian version is [http://www.amazon.ca/How-Crochet-Granny-Square-Patterns-ebook/dp/B00N21327M/ref=sr_1_1?s=digital-text&ie=UTF8&qid=1412227999&sr=1-1&keywords=How+to+Crochet%3A+16+Quick+and+Easy+Granny+Square+Patterns] (here).

This book has been in my Amazon cart forever, I finally bought it and made a Mr. T for my dad's birthday!
http://www.amazon.com/AmiguruME-Make-Cute-Crochet-People/dp/1454703970

I found this Disney Princess Amigurumi Kit and wanted to give it a try. The kit comes with a pattern book for 12 dolls, and all the materials needed to make Cinderella and Ariel. I lucked out and found it at Costco for significantly less than the Amazon price!

I learned to crochet about a month ago, and this was my first shot at amigurumi. It was definitely a challenge for me! All the pieces were so small and finicky, especially the arms. The hardest part though was the assembly! When I went to put it together, the hair was too big for the head (I made the head first and the hair last, so I’m guessing I was just crocheting too tightly at the beginning). Then I had a hard time getting the head on the body in a way that wouldn’t cause the whole thing to topple over. I’m also a bit nervous that all my finishing will come undone, but I guess only time will tell.

Overall, I learned from some mistakes and gained some new skills, so hopefully the next one will be easier. And I think she’s pretty cute!

It's something I really wanted to do and I thought it would be nice to be able to make toys for my daughter, also meant less time playing video games which is probably a good thing. I taught myself from videos. I started with Crocheting 101 and followed that to learn the stitches. The videos go nice and slow, teach you how to read a pattern and have a little project to make at the end of each one.

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I then started watching Sharon Ojala's videos. She makes some really nice little projects (as well as big ones) and goes through it step by step. She has written patterns as well so you can follow the videos and practice reading the pattern.

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/r/crochet and /r/Amigurumi are really friendly and helpful. I've learnt a lot from there too and people often post some nice patterns you can follow. And the Goblin is from this book. I'm working on that Dragon next. Give it a go :) it's taken me a while to get the hang of it (I only get a little bit of time after my toddler is a sleep) but once you've learnt the basic stitches you can make all kinds of things.

I find crocheting very relaxing. It helps calm me down when I'm feeling stressed or anxious. Making toys like these is fun, and one skein wonders mean you don't have to worry about having lots of variety on hand.

Pattern books are always great. One of my personal favorites is this stitch guide. It shows how to do tons of stitches, from very basic to some advanced lace to joining techniques. Whatever she is interested in, theres is almost certainly a pattern book catered to that interest.

I really like stitch dictionaries ... here's a fav...
The Complete Book of Crochet Stitch Designs: 500 Classic & Original Patterns
https://www.amazon.com/dp/1454701374/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_5pJezb94BXD0M

Crochet is actually really easy. You can easily teach yourself, and there are plenty of internet resources to help you. /r/crochet is a really great community too.

I am self taught from this book: The Happy Hooker.

and if you want more help than that, here is the "beginner" page from my crochet blog

Needle felting is pretty fun, it’s a good lap project. You can make little animals and plants or appliqué onto any number of things. The price of admission is relatively low if you start with a kit. Also, there’s a lot of stabbing involved, which feels really satisfying.

Has cross stitch burned you out in the needle and thread department? I don’t care for it myself but I really enjoy embroidery. The books age well and are easy to follow. You can continuously add new stitches to your repertoire with practice.

Last one: crochet. The Happy Hooker is a great book for beginners.

May your treatment be uneventful and your recovery swift.

Buy her this for Valentine's.

HAPPY BIRTHDAY~ This day will now be marked on my calender at home, as your birthday~ Never again will you lack gifties and loves on your birthday, cause seriously, not cool at all!!!

this is nothing I need, but something I want desperately... I would goofy smile for weeks over this

Edward's Menagerie! It's one of my favourite books. Just note that everything is in UK terms, so when you see DC in the book it really means SC in US terms. There are also some online videos by the author that relate to the techniques used in the book. If you are in the UK and you decide to get it, order the it through the TOFT website. Doing so gets you 10 additional patterns.

A book on my digital list. So I can make some new stuff.

HAPPY HUMPDAY!

CROCHET THIS FOR ME! I'd love a had in Gryffindor colors :) This book can be purchased used or kindle edition for under $5 and might give you some great ideas to expand your crocheting skills.

Also! If any of you enjoy crocheting and have the kindle app or ereader, there's a book available for 2.99 [right now] (http://www.amazon.com/Crochet-One-Skein-Wonders-Crocheters-ebook/dp/B00ANSW80Y?tag=bookbubemailc-20) that came up in my e-book bargain e-mail. I don't personally do any kind of pretty or productive work with needles, but I thought I'd pass the link along to those who can!

I'm a crocheter and love to make amigurumi. I love the book Yummi Gurumi and just bought the book Animal Friends of Pica Pau.

I'm making a baby blanket right now too, I got the pattern off Etsy. I also have a long list of things in my Ravelry account to make as well haha.

I got it on Amazon. Here's the link.
https://www.amazon.com/dp/949164324X/ref=cm_sw_r_em_apa_i_TlZSCb2GTZJHJ

The majority of it wasn't hard, it was just tedious. Most of the patterns were from this book but I had to modify certain elements. The hair was the biggest pain, but that's because every strand has to be threaded through the scalp and there are hundreds of hairs.

If you're a beginner who has never made amigurumi before you might want to try some other patterns first, but I didn't find it too hard, just time consuming.

Look at buying a crochet stitch encyclopedia
Crochet Stitches Visual Encyclopedia (Teach Yourself VISUALLY Consumer) https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/1118030052/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_cwm7Ab4Y0QE2K I found this one is good, lots of different stitches to try

I highly recommend Edward's Menagerie Great patterns combined with easy instructions. It's how I learned amigurumi. Just be aware it's UK terms not North American.

Yes it's from a book called Edwards menagerie

http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/aw/d/1446304787/ref=mp_s_a_1_1?qid=1457164872&sr=8-1&pi=SY200_QL40&keywords=edwards+menagerie&dpPl=1&dpID=51OaaqBygnL&ref=plSrch

As a start, I’d suggest something like this. A big book of heaps of different stitches can be super useful to have around.

It would make my Christmas if you got me this book:

https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/1612120423/ref=aw_wl_ov_dp_1_13?colid=22KZ2NB4AP9GY&coliid=I3P6P0CE78ZSAY


Here is my Wishlist that includes that book and others that I'm interested in! I like to crochet and hope to learn new skills making projects for others :). Thank you for such a sweet offer!!

Gwyn's Wishlist
Link: http://www.amazon.com/registry/wishlist/22KZ2NB4AP9GY

Fear cuts deeper than swords

1. on my WL, something grey.
   
   
2. NOT on WL, rain reminiscing
   
   
3. on my WL, yes i find this food unusual.
   
   
4. on my WL, my husband, he is deaf like no other and LOVES action movies.
   
   
5. this book is a fast read, and hillarious.
   
   
6. I have nothing for this...
   
   
7. on my WL, poopin litters fer kikat
   
   
8. SO thinks its useful, i do not, but it is pretty
   
   
9. UHF/not on WL because it has to be one of the best B rate movies of all time. And its just stupid funny.
   
   
10. Kukri for your zombie ass/not on WL
    
    
11. ONE TRILLION DOLLARS would prolly help me out/not on WL
    
    
12. I would have gotten away with it too, if it hadn't have been for those pesky add-ons/on WL
    
    
13. Monitor for moi/Obviously on my WL
    
    
14. definitely bigger than a breadbox/on my WL
    
    
15. Bouncy balls are smaller than a golf ball/not on WL
    
    
16. Best smells ever, imho/on my WL
    
    
17. SFW is relative i suppose./on my WL
    
    
18. Most helpful for going back to school/on my WL
    
    
19. Obsessed with crochet/on my WL
    
    
20. Unicorn meat/ on my WL Because really, who can say they own unicorn meat? And when its opened its even BETTER.
    
    Thanks for the contest!

Stich n Bitch was my book of choice. I taught myself to knit with that and the Knitting Answer Book. I keep the latter on hand in my knitting bag in case I forget how to do something.

https://www.amazon.com/Stitch-n-Bitch-Knitters-Handbook/dp/0761128182/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1483985552&sr=8-1&keywords=stitch+n+bitch

https://www.amazon.com/Knitting-Answer-Book-Solutions-Question/dp/1580175996

This may be of use to you! Available on Amazon :) A to Z of Crochet: The Ultimate Guide for the Beginner to Advanced Crocheter https://www.amazon.com/dp/156477998X/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_ce.xDbX2FSG4Z

Edit: however, it's a book. Not an online encyclopedia.

Stitch 'N Bitch Crochet: The Happy Hooker https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00ESCURFY/ref=cm_sw_r_other_apa_i_K4GvDbZKYXAC2

I used the Quinby pattern from Crochet One Skein Wonders. It was super simple to follow.

I got it from the following book:

Durant, Judith, Edie Echman. "Crochet One-Skein Wonders". North Adams: Storey Publishing, 2013. Title of the work: "Lucky Dog" by Deb Richey.
Link to the book on Amazon:
http://www.amazon.com/Crochet-One-Skein-Wonders-Projects-Crocheters/dp/1612120423

Once you get going I found this book to be awesome for inspiration. The patterns come with diagrams which is what really finally taught me where my stitches go. Plus, all the different stitches are wonderful for simple projects like scarves and blankets.

I found a book with a section on cables and it had some really great cables. It's called Crochet Stitches Visual Encyclopedia.
What are the rules on taking pictures of books? If it's allowed I could post some photos.

Thanks! =D

I was a bit worried it was for knitters, so I went hunting, and it has both crochet and knit! =D

Cats in Hats

This is a great response, as far as books go this one was my crochet bible, I have other books but this one was the best followed by this one. The first one is also easier to carry around with you if you're crocheting outside of your craft space and need a quick refrence.

Also for visual aid, look up Teresa's art of crochet on youtube, she has some very nice tutorials.

http://www.amazon.com/Twinkie-Crochet-Goodies-Fashion-Foodies/dp/0740797581

physical copy price seems a bit high, but that's the book...

Then we absolutely need to see more examples.
edit: Actually, I seem to have found the exact book (in English) - https://www.amazon.com/Cats-Hats-Crochet-Patterns-Kitty/dp/0762456639

I asked for a set of pom pom makers, a yarn winder, a nice-looking yarn tote, a set of blocking mats, and some awesome crochet books!

I think it’s this one? Unicorns, Dragons and More Fantasy Amigurumi: Bring 14 Magical Characters to Life! https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/949164324X/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_j1y8CbYBVY423

He’s from this book: https://www.amazon.com/Animal-Friends-Pica-Pau-Characters/dp/9491643193

I’m not sure if it’s ok to post copyrighted material here...

The shapes here are from this book. When I have done all of the shapes in it I am moving on to this book.

Hi, new subscribee! I have a couple of things I've finished recently, but I noticed that it's Work in Progress Wednesday, so this is the item I'm currently working on!

The pattern is from Crochet One Skein Wonders: http://www.amazon.com/Crochet-One-Skein-Wonders-Projects-Crocheters-ebook/dp/B00ANSW80Y

and the yarn is knitpicks chroma fingering yarn in... a colourway that I don't think they have any more (and I don't have the tag so I can't remember the name) http://www.knitpicks.com/yarns/Chroma_Fingering_Yarn__D5420203.html

I looked at the rules and didn't notice any rules against posting on Instagram, but please let me know if it should be on another hosting site instead.

A to Z of Crochet this book is very helpful to me!

Why not? They make such lovely afghans and doilies.

I bought this book awhile back. Everything in it is so cute and fun :)

Ruger

I think This is the most important item on my wish list right now. I'm going through kind of a rough patch in my life, and I'm looking for something to invest some energy and effort into. I think finding a new hobby and getting excited about it will be awesome. So, this is one way to start.

Also, edit to say that I am taller than my aunt, who is (probably) taller than that line. She's fun sized.

Yep, your best bet would be to buy the cheapest set of crochet hooks you can find, like these, and then some cheapie worsted weight yarn, preferably in a lighter color like this but I bet you could find it cheaper locally.

YouTube has a lot of great tutorials that really nail it down, but there are also good books out there for beginners, like Happy Hooker that not only has patterns, but also instruction on how to do a number of different types of stitches.

Everything I do uses only slip stitch, chain stitch, single crochet and double crochet, so if you can learn those, you're golden. :D

Stitch 'N Bitch Crochet: The Happy Hooker
The title was funny, and I'll just assume you don't have it.

i confess I don't actually know what a single skein is, and etsy didn't seem to have any results. What is it?

Anyway, just focus on the positives of the bad job. Just like you said earlier - you'll get through it. And you do have good coworkers, so that's something. Make a game out of it maybe; how many callers in a row will hang up on me, and is it close to what I guessed ahead of time?

I got the pattern out of this book:
Unicorns, Dragons and More Fantasy Amigurumi: Bring 14 Magical Characters to Life! https://www.amazon.com/dp/949164324X/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_5uMRCbVFEVPHD

It’s from Animal Friends of Pica Pau : my local library had a copy. Gonna see if I can work up a Platypus before it needs to go back.

I use the following book: http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/1454701374/ref=mp_s_a_1_1?qid=1404777448&sr=8-1&pi=SY200_QL40
I prefer chart patterns and this book has both, plus I can customize all the patterns easily

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/156477998X i just got this book and i really like it. it shows you how to do a lot of different things.

I love the Edwards menagerie set. There are three books, animals, birds, and a build your own monster one.

https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/1446304787/ref=mp_s_a_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1505827423&sr=8-1&pi=AC_SX236_SY340_QL65&keywords=edwards+menagerie&dpPl=1&dpID=510OIrRd-VL&ref=plSrch

It is cool to be able to customize your projects. I love the diagrams with the symbols, too. Great to reference when patterns are poorly written/explained!

This is the one I have, but there are other good ones, too.

http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/1589234723/ref=mp_s_a_1_3?qid=1374458876&sr=8-3&pi=SL75

Oh, definitely aware. This is the first place I saw the pun with regards to crocheting, though. It was amusing.