Crochet and Craft Books Published by Krause Craft, Formerly Known as “Interweave”, AKA “Interweave Press”
If you’re interested in learning new craft techniques or finding fantastic new craft patterns to work on, you’ll definitely want to check out Krause Craft’s (formerly known as Interweave’s) selection of craft books.
This publisher is well-known for releasing innovative books covering a broad variety of needlework and craft techniques including crochet, knitting, beadwork, jewelry making, hand spinning, weaving and others.
So far, the vast majority of Interweave books that I’ve reviewed have been crochet books — so if you’re interested in adding any outstanding new crochet books to your library, I invite you to check out the following Interweave crochet book reviews (but if crochet isn’t your thing, please scroll past the crochet book reviews to find books covering other craft techniques):
Interweave Crochet Books
1. Crochet Stitch Dictionary by Sarah Hazell
This book offers you clear, step-by-step instructions for crocheting all the basic crochet stitches plus a broad variety of other types of stitches. I recommend this book as being one of the all-time best crochet books for beginners, but it isn’t just a beginner’s crochet stitch dictionary. It is suitable for crocheters of every skill level.
Learn More About Crochet Stitch Dictionary
- Check out my full-length book review of Crochet Stitch Dictionary.
- Click here to shop for this book at Amazon.
2. Crochet Kaleidoscope by Sandra Eng
Get your hands on color theory information that is specifically directed to crochet enthusiasts — plus a whole bunch of lovely patterns for crocheting motifs including squares, triangles, hexagons, octagons, flowers and others. An added bonus: The book also includes patterns for some finished projects you can make using these motif patterns, plus international symbol crochet charts, plus some ideas for different color variations you can try.
This is one of the most-used crochet books in my entire library. I LOVE IT! And if you’re interested in either color theory or crocheting motifs, I think you will really enjoy it too.
Learn More About Crochet Kaleidoscope
- Click here to shop for this book at Amazon.
- Click here to see our detailed book review of Crochet Kaleidoscope.
3. Unexpected Afghans
If you’re interested in trying different crochet techniques or crocheting innovative blanket patterns, Unexpected Afghans is a book you’ll want to consider owning. This book gives you options for crocheting unique and creative blankets in a broad variety of different design themes. International symbol crochet charts plus written instructions are included, making this book easy and intuitive to work from.
Learn More About Unexpected Afghans by Robyn Chachula et al:
- Click here to check out my detailed book review of Unexpected Afghans.
- Click here to shop for this book at Amazon.
4. Vintage Modern Crochet
This book is a compilation of new and up-to-date crochet patterns made using vintage crochet techniques such as filet crochet, Tunisian crochet and Irish crochet.
- Learn more in our book review of Vintage Modern Crochet.
- Shop for this book at Amazon.
5. Best of Interweave Crochet
Did you miss out on any issues of Interweave Crochet magazine in its first 5-6 years of publication?
Would you be interested in catching up on the best of the best patterns, tutorials and articles that were published in those years — without spending one zillion dollars to buy boxes full of tattered back issues on the secondary market?
If you answered “yes” to either of the above questions, Marcy Smith, former editor of Interweave Crochet magazine, made this easy for you to do; she curated a collection of crochet patterns and articles she thinks are the absolute BEST crochet patterns and articles her team published during the magazine’s first years of publication. (I’m not exactly sure whether it’s five years or six years; the back of the book says “five years;” the Interweave website says said six.)
The result is a book called The Best of Interweave Crochet; if you’re a fan of Interweave’s publications, I’m betting it’s a book you’re going to want to add to your library.
6. Poetic Crochet: 20 Shawls Inspired by Classic Poems
There are several remarkable things about this book:
- The crochet patterns in this book are all shawl and wrap patterns. So if you want to crochet shawls and wraps, this book is probably going to be of interest to you.
- All the shawls and wraps in this book were inspired by noteworthy poems — so there is a fascinating literary aspect to the book.
- The book includes schematics, international symbol crochet charts AND written instructions.
Learn More About This Book:
- Click or tap here to read my full-length book review of Poetic Crochet.
- Click here to shop for this book at Amazon.
7. The Beaded Edge 2
The Beaded Edge 2 includes patterns for crocheting truly spectacular beaded edges you can use for finishing all kinds of different items including store-bought clothing and accessories OR your hand-sewn, hand-crocheted or hand-knitted projects. These types of patterns were originally intended for use as edgings on women’s Turkish style head scarves. However, you aren’t limited to that particular use; you can use these edgings to trim the hems on skirts, jeans, and all kinds of other items.
Learn More About The Beaded Edge 2
- Check out my full-length book review of The Beaded Edge 2 HERE.
- Click or tap here to find this book’s product page at Amazon, where you can check current availability. As far as I know, new copies of this book are no longer being printed, but you might be able to find a used copy of the book available for sale.
8. Baby Blueprint Crochet by Robyn Chachula
Robyn Chachula is the author of this book filled with cute, useful patterns for babies and toddlers. The book includes sweater patterns, blanket patterns and patterns for crocheting accessories including a diaper cover, socks and others.
Learn More About This Book:
- Click or tap here to check out my full-length book review of Baby Blueprint Crochet.
- Click here to shop for this book at Amazon.com.
Interweave Craft Books
The following Interweave books contain instructions covering more than one craft technique:
9. Crochet Loom Blooms by Haafner Linssen
This innovative craft book contains instructions for projects made using a combination of two different craft techniques: Flower loom techniques plus crochet techniques. When the two techniques are combined, your creative possibilities expand dramatically, giving your many more options than you would have if you were to use either technique on its own.
Learn More About Crochet Loom Blooms:
10. Gifted: Lovely Little Things to Knit and Crochet
Gifted is primarily a book of knitting patterns, but it also includes instructions for making projects in a hodgepodge of other creative techniques. There are a few crochet patterns, and the book also includes sewing projects, beadwork, needle felting, applique, and embroidery. There are also recipes for making edible gift items.
Where to Look for This Book (It’s out of print, so there are no guarantees that you’ll find a copy of it available for sale — but here’s where to look:)
Click Here to check availability at Amazon.
Learn More About Interweave’s History
2009 was the year I first encountered a crochet book published by Interweave Press — and it was love at first sight. I was a huge fan of the company starting with the first book of theirs that I read; and, not long after that, I became an avid reviewer of their publications.
Since then, there have been massive changes to the Interweave brand. These days, Interweave still exists as a media company, but it’s managed by different owners.
Interweave used to be part of F+W Media.
F+W was a media company that published books, magazines and digital content on a variety of creative topics. They also operated community-oriented websites. However, F+W’s media empire came to an end when they went bankrupt.
As a result of the bankruptcy, they divided their assets and sold them at auction.
Penguin Random House acquired the F+W Books division and all its publishing assets, which included Interweave and other well-known brands such as North Light Books, Popular Woodworking, The Quilting Company, Krause Publications and Writer’s Digest.
As of 3-4-2026, Krause Craft is an imprint currently publishing many, but not all, of the older titles originally available from Interweave.
In all cases, I reviewed Interweave’s original editions of the above-mentioned books. Please note that I’m not sure whether the team at Krause Craft / Penguin Random House (PRH) has made substantial changes to the books since their original publication.
In particular, I have no idea if they’re using the same printing sources as the team at F+W were using — and, therefore, I’m not sure if the books still offer the same level of quality as they used to. I think they probably do, as PRH is also known for producing high-quality books, so the quality is probably fine — but I haven’t yet actually held the books in my own hands to verify this.
So there you have it: That’s my roundup of outstanding crochet and craft books that were originally published by Interweave and are now still available through Krause Craft / Penguin Random House (PRH). I hope you found some excellent Interweave books to add to your crafting library.
By Amy Solovay
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References
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This page was last updated on 3-4-2026.