Crochet Books — Beginners

Beginners Guide to Crochet by Turner

Beginner's Guide to Crochet by Pauline Turner uses clear step-by-step photographs to show how to work the stitches. As you build up your skills, it includes clever ideas for using them at every stage. Projects show how to use yarns from chunky wool to fine cotton, and include instructions for everything from simple bags and scarves to a crocheted coat and a delicate lace cushion.

Price: $17.95
UPC: 9781903975466
Qty in Stock: 3

Crochet Basics by Vogue

This On-the-Go guide from Vogue's popular series will grab crocheters -- hooks, yarn, and stitches. It's a thorough guide to almost every basic technique, plus eleven fabulous and fun projects to practice them on. The course methodically teaches one skill at a time, from making a foundation chain to weaving in ends, from working in a spiral to joining yarn, so newcomers can confidently master the craft.

Price: $12.95
UPC: 9781931543651
Qty in Stock: 8

Crocheting for Dummies by Manthey, Karen & Susan Brittain

This book is valuable for those who want basic instructions but have no previous experience. Aside from the excellent text, large, clear drawings almost make explanations unnecessary. Tips and warnings offer help when a teacher or friend is not available, and clever titles and cartoons add a bit of humor. The authors introduce crochet symbols which, in fact, eliminate the need for written instructions once the crocheter has some experience. Excellent quality of the content overrides the limited number of color photos.

Price: $19.99
UPC: 9780764541513
Qty in Stock: 2

Crochet School by Sterling Press

For new and advanced crocheters, a thorough, comprehensive course to teach all aspects of this beautiful handcraft. Well divided into easy to follow "lessons," each section covers every step of the specific topic and is illustrated wonderfully with clear, close-up photographs.

Price: $24.95
UPC: 9781402708312
Qty in Stock: 2

First Crochet by Stanfielf, Leslie

This comprehensive introduction will guide beginners from first loop to last seam. Start with basic stitches; then move on to creating fashion-forward designs or warm and cozy gifts, both guarantee success on the first try. Twenty projects include stylish garments, baby clothes, and decor items.

Price: $24.95
UPC: 9781564776204
Qty in Stock: 3

Getting Started Crochet by Swartz

A review of crochet standards, chart reading, and technique is combined in this guide with a course on sizing crocheted garments to fit like a glove. Patterns include a metallic ribbon Chanel jacket, a lace shift dress with a mohair lace camisole, a cowl-neck trapeze tunic, and a chevron wedding dress with matching fingerless gloves.

Price: $16.95
UPC: 9781596680067
Qty in Stock: 2

How to Crochet by Turner, Pauline

This is a course that starts with basic stitches in the Beginner�s Workshop which lead to projects that range from a padded clothes hanger to a geometric pillow or bath rug, to a soft, textural baby blanket. The more advanced chapter on Tunisian Crochet (or afghan stitch) offers gently shaded toss pillows, and the one on Circle Motifs follows naturally into wearables such as hats, bags, and a three dimensional floral headband.

Price: $29.95
UPC: 9781855858275
Qty in Stock: 3

Learn to Crochet by Harding, Sally

Crochet is back in fashion, a favorite with today's up-and-coming textile designers. Many people want to learn its simple, textural, and attractive stitches. From choosing yarns and hooks to making a loop and foundation chain, from doing simple edgings to working in rounds, would-be crocheters will find all the basics of the craft right here.

Price: $14.95
UPC: 9781402728693
Qty in Stock: 4

Ready Set Crochet

Pop open this Velcro secured book and set it up. Beginners can clearly see the finished product as well as the crochet hook twisting in and out of loops in the many color photographs. Basic techniques, patterns, and illustrations are printed on heavy card stock for durability and longevity.

Price: $19.95
UPC: 052944014827
Qty in Stock: 1

Simple Crochet by Knight, Erica

Gorgeous, stylish close-up photos of the recommended yarns, swatches, and projects inspire the mind and inform the fingers of the basics of crochet. The yarns are not the usual: leather, hemp, and various cottons. The household items get their appeal from the yarn and beautiful yet simple techniques.

Price: $19.95
UPC: 094717451378
Qty in Stock: 1

Single Crochet for Beginners

The author brings to light an easy-to-understand approach to single crochet. Whether you are a first-time crocheter, or someone looking to expand your skills, you will learn how to: select hooks and yarns, increase and decrease stitches, crochet in the round, assemble a finished project, and much more!

Price: $22.99
UPC: 9780896891760
Qty in Stock: 2

So Simple Crochet by Griffiths, Melody

From chic ponchos to trendy scarves, the book includes twenty-four patterns that showcase all of today's styles. The pieces are amazingly fast and simple to make. Basic techniques are explained to get beginners started and concise pattern instructions and full-color photographs show stitch details.

Price: $19.95
UPC: 9781580112765
Qty in Stock: 1

Teach yourself visually crocheting

This highly visual guide makes it easier than ever to get hooked on crocheting. Pick up a hook and a ball of yarn and get stitching, with clear, step-by-step presentations of techniques accompanied by detailed color photos that show readers exactly what to do. The book has more than twenty patterns, everything from blankets to mittens to a man�s necktie.

Price: $24.99
UPC: 9780764596414
Qty in Stock: 3

The Complete Idiot's Guide to Knitting and Crochet by Diven, Gail and Cindy Kitchel

If you feel like an idiot when it comes to learning and improving your knitting and crocheting skills, take a look at this revised guide and enjoy its big dose of humor and bigger fount of well presented lore. Learning and improving your needlework from a book is really dependent on the quality of the illustrations, supporting lore like yarn labels and tools, and a batch of fun projects with challenging stitch patterns.

Price: $16.95
UPC: 3148
Qty in Stock: 7

The Happy Hooker by Stoller, Debbie

This book is chock-full of instruction, inspiration, and to-die for designs. Benefit by learning this sister craft to knitting, a discussion of tools; all the cool yarns available, and what the different gauges mean; plus basic techniques and stitch patterns - including the chain stitch, picot, flowers, filet crochet, changing yarns and finishing.

Price: $15.95
UPC: 9780761139850
Qty in Stock: 2