Do you enjoy crocheting for your home? If so, you’ll definitely want to check out our picks for the best crochet patterns for the home. Whether you want to make blankets, throws, pillows, doilies, potholders or other items, there are fantastic options included on this list.
1. Quick Comforts
Quick Comforts Crochet Pattern Book Published by Leisure Arts
This book is included on my list of the best crochet patterns for the home because it offers you some of the fastest, simplest, easiest and most appealing home decor crochet patterns I’m aware of.
Learn More About This Book:
- You can check out my book review of Quick Comforts HERE.
- Click here to shop for this book at Amazon.
2. Overlay Crochet: 10 Projects Add Dimension and Style to Your Home
Overlay Crochet Book by Kristi Simpson, Published by Leisure Arts
There are zillions of different books on the topic of crocheting blankets and afghans — and there’s nothing wrong with that. Blankets and afghans are great! But if you’re looking for a pattern collection that gives you choices for home decor patterns beyond just blankets, Overlay Crochet is a book you’ll definitely want to consider. It does include one blanket pattern; it also includes intriguing patterns for making a hassock (they call it a pouf!), a mandala, hand towels, a set of placemats, a set of coasters and a pillow. The only fashion accessory in the bunch is a crossbody bag; the rest of the patterns are for making home decor items.
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3. Crochet Afghan Revival
Crochet Afghan Revival Book, Published by Leisure Arts
Crochet Afghan Revival, featuring blanket patterns by multiple contributors, published by Leisure Arts.
If you want to crochet blankets or afghans, this book is the one I recommend looking at first. It’s filled with easy and attractive options, with design choices that will work for just about any style of home decor. Whether you want to make granny square blankets, hexagon blankets, chevron blankets, colorful Fair Isle crochet blankets, mosaic crochet blankets or other sorts of blankets, you’ll find suitable options to choose from. There are 40 blanket patterns included in this book, plus several patterns for pillows that match the blankets.
Learn More About This Book:
- Click here to see our detailed book review of this title.
- Click here to shop for this book at Amazon.
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4. Mollie Makes Crochet Book — One of the Best Crochet Books for Beginners
Mollie Makes Crochet Book for Beginners
Why this book made the list:
- This is one of the most appealing crochet books I’ve encountered, especially considering that it’s an excellent book for beginners to crochet. It isn’t a brand new book, but it remains relevant and useful several years after its original publication.
Almost all the patterns in the book are home decor items. There are exceptions; the book does also include four patterns for gadget cozies. There are also flower patterns, which could be used for embellishing home decor items, wardrobe pieces or whatever else you want to do with them.
- In my experience of interacting with crochet enthusiasts, the patterns in this book are exactly what most crocheters want; they’re easy, cute, fun, colorful and appealing.
Learn More About This Book
- Click here to check out our detailed book review of Mollie Makes Crochet.
- Click here to shop for this book at Amazon.
5. Unexpected Afghans by Robyn Chachula, published by Interweave
Unexpected Afghans: A Crochet Pattern Book by Robyn Chachula, Published by Interweave
This book gives you a spectacular variety of blanket and afghan patterns designed by some of the top crochet designers of the moment. The book includes patterns for making some of the coolest and most impressive blankets I have ever seen. If you’re interested in finding unique and innovative blanket patterns, this is definitely the book for you.
Learn More About This Book
- Click here to read our detailed book review of Unexpected Afghans.
- Shop for the Unexpected Afghans paperback book at Amazon.
- Download the Unexpected Afghans Kindle version at Amazon.
Those are my suggestions for the best crochet patterns for the home. I hope you found them helpful.
Check Out More Interesting Crochet Books:
I’m excited about this book, Delicate Crochet by Sharon Hernes Silverman, because I contributed 2 patterns to it! I hope you’ll check out the fingerless gloves and the beaded necklace I designed for this book. Thanks for taking a look at them!
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Learn More About Crochet:
This potholder is made using two crocheted octagon motifs from Crochet Kaleidoscope by Sandra Eng, published by Interweave.
- Click Here to Learn How to Crochet; This Link Takes You to a Total Beginner’s Guide to Crochet.
- Click here to find crochet stitch tutorials and instructions.
- Click here to learn more crochet techniques.
- Get Crochet Potholder Patterns HERE.
- Click HERE to Find Fabulous Yarn for Crochet and Knitting
- Click here to learn about crochet hooks.
- Click here to find my favorite crochet project bag.
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- Learn About Sewing HERE.
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About the Author: Amy Solovay is a real person; she is NOT a robot and does not use artificial intelligence (AI) to write articles for this website. She is a real, live, human content creator and educator who holds a bachelor’s degree with a studio art minor; she has also earned a separate degree in textile design. Amy learned to crochet as a small child, and she still enjoys crocheting all these years later. Beyond that, she enjoys introducing other crafters to the best new craft supplies, and she also loves helping crafters learn new techniques for making the most of the craft supplies they buy.
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