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Crochet Books to Build your Skills!

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Books from my personal collection that have been essential in building up my crochet skills
 
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A wonderful book that gives short descriptions of stitch patterns with easy to follow graphs. Well organized with a good amount of variety.
The New Crochet Stitch Dictionary: 440 Patterns
 
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This is the crochet book that has EVERYTHING. Stitch guides have well illustrated instructions for both left and right handed crochet, with instructions for basic stitches, thread crochet, and tunisian crochet. Stitch patterns are varied and well org...
Donna Kooler's Encyclopedia of Crochet
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This one is for the kids, but it's a beautiful way to incorporate both crochet and reading into your bedtime schedule. Includes projects from crochet patterns by Lauren Espy, so you can make real life counterparts to match your baby's favorite images...
First Words with Cute Crochet Friends
 
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A super cute collection of patterns that are easy to follow to crochet your own adorable foods and friends. Many of the patterns match up with images in First Words with Cute Crochet!
Whimsical Stitches: Modern Amigurumi Book
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This one is currently on pre-order, but as someone who's had a sneak peek and made many of the crochet projects already, this one is definitely worth treating yourself to!
Romantasy Crochet Club: 20 Epic Projects
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This book includes fundamentals, but it really shines as a guide to help expand your crochet skills with more details on shaping your pieces and adding more complicated techniques.
The Crocheter's Skill-Building Workshop
 
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Ready to add creative crocheted foodstuffs to your home decor? This is the book you'll need!
Twinkie Chan's Crocheted Abode a la Mode
 
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Emma Friedlander-Collins has written a thoughtful and practical book for using crochet to update and repair your existing wardrobe. Includes instructions on how to crochet into multiple materials, as well as lots of practical project ideas.
Crochet Hacking: Repair & Refashion Clothes
 
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This book explores the history of crochet and includes a thorough collection of images from museums throughout the world. A must read for anyone interested in the history of the craft!
A Living Mystery: Art & History of Crochet
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