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My Favorite Crochet Books
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items These are some of my most favorite crochet books that I have stumbled across during my journey.
Sections
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Beginner Books
Stitch Dictionaries
Intermediate Books
Beginner Books
This is a great book for beginners. There are a lot of smaller makes in here that don't take a lot of time that can help you grow some of your skills before starting on larger more complex patterns.
Whimsical Stitches: A Modern Makers Book of Amigurumi Crochet Patterns|Hardcover
Genna makes some of the best no sew patterns out there! Given that there is no sewing involved, that can often make patterns slightly easier for beginners, so you don't have to worry as much about placement when sewing on the limbs, especially if you...
No-Sew Mini Amigurumi: 40 Crochet Patterns for Super Cute, Super Small Plushies|Paperback
If you have the desire to crochet some food – this is the book for you!! This is another great one for beginners, as you can make most of these items quickly and with acrylic yarn, and they will still turn out incredibly cute!
Crochet Cafe: Recipes for Amigurumi Crochet Patterns|Paperback
Stitch Dictionaries
This book is great if you want to test out different stitches! Sometimes I may get an idea in my head for something cool but want to try a new stitch out, so I will pull this book out and see if there is anything that I could use for my idea to give it some extra texture or fun.
Crochet Stitches Step-by-Step: More than 150 Essential Stitches for Your Next Project|Paperback
This is the ULTIMATE guide to fun granny squares!
3D Granny Squares: 100 crochet patterns for pop-up granny squares|Paperback
Intermediate Books
Once you've mastered some of those beginner skills you could move up to a lovey! These Mama Made Mini patterns are pretty easy to make! They turn out much larger than other loveys which makes them even more snuggly!
Mama Made Minis Knotted Loveys: 16 Heirloom Amigurumi Crochet Patterns|Paperback
The Pica Pau books are so much fun! While intented to be made with regular acrylic yarn, I have sized up my hook and yarn to make larger than life makes, which have turned out very cute.
Animal Friends of Pica Pau 2: 20 Amigurumi