9 Best Crochet Accessory Pattern Books in 2026

If you’re interested in crocheting wearable accessories such as hats, scarves, jewelry, mittens and fingerless gloves, you’ll definitely want to check out our picks for the best crochet accessory pattern books:

1. Delicate Crochet: 23 Light and Pretty Designs for Shawls, Tops and More

By Sharon Silverman, Published by Stackpole Books

Delicate Crochet Pattern Book by Sharon H. Silverman, Published by Stackpole Books -- Pictured With Yarn and Other Craft Supplies — Delicate Crochet Pattern Book by Sharon H. Silverman, Published by Stackpole Books — Pictured With Yarn and Other Craft Supplies

Important Disclosure: Most of the pages on this website are unbiased crochet book recommendations. However, this one is NOT — because I contributed 2 of the accessory patterns to this book, an elegant beaded necklace and a pair of ruffled fingerless gloves. These are 2 of the nicest crochet accessory patterns I have ever designed; I think they are simply gorgeous, and they are two of my most frequently-complimented crochet projects.

The other accessory patterns included in this book are also fantastic. There are some lovely scarf, cowl and shawl patterns included. So, of course, I strongly believe this book deserves its place at the top of my list of best crochet accessory pattern books.

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2. Carefree Crochet: 50 Soft, Fashionable Projects That Make You Feel Good

By May Britt Bjella Zamori, Published by Trafalgar Square Books

This book offers a broad variety of stylish accessory patterns to crochet — hats, purses, fingerless gloves, boot cuffs, shawls and more.

In addition to the delightful accessories, the book also includes patterns for sweaters, clothing and home decor.

All together, you get patterns for crocheting 50 impressive projects — and the book is priced the same as competing titles that only offer 20-25 crochet projects. AND the book also includes international symbol crochet charts, plus written-out text instructions and color photographs. For what you get, this book is a spectacular value.

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3. Crocheted Beanies and Slouchy Hats by Julie King

Crochet Beanies and Slouchy Hats Book by Julie King, Published by Stackpole Books

If you’re in need of crochet hat patterns, definitely take a look at Crocheted Beanies and Slouchy Hats; it’s at the top of my list of best crochet hat pattern books for 2026.

2026’s top trendy hat styles include berets and beanies. So, even though this is not a brand new book, it offers a fantastic selection of patterns for crocheting this year’s top trends (although the trendiest beanie silhouettes in 2026 are less slouchy and more fitted than the ones presented in this book).

So, if looking trendy is important to you, I’d recommend the making the berets rather than the slouchiest of the slouchy beanies.

If you want to crochet fitted beanies rather than slouchy ones, skip this book and check out the other suggestions posted below, because for that purpose, there are better books than this one.

All together, there are 31 interesting crochet hat patterns included in the book, including one earflap beanie.

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4. Learn to Crochet Top-Down Beanies

By Rohn Strong, Published by Annie’s Crochet

This book offers you an impressively clever method for crocheting simple beanie hats that will turn out exactly the correct size for their intended wearer. The method works for every human on this planet, no matter how old they are or what their fashion sense is like. If you want to crochet easy hats, I think you’re really going to want to get your hands on this book and give this method a try; you’re likely to love it!

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5. Noggins and Necks: Women’s Hat and Scarf Patterns by Bonnie Barker

Noggins and Necks: Crochet Hat and Scarf Patterns for Ladies, by Bonnie Barker, Published by Leisure Arts

This book will give you 10 patterns for crocheting matching hat and scarf sets. There are five sets all together. You get five hat patterns and five matching scarf patterns in the book.

These are all sumptuously textured accessories crocheted in a solid yarn color using medium-weight yarn.

If you’re hoping to crochet stylish and classic accessories that will not be likely to go out of style any time soon, this is an excellent pattern book to work from. I highly recommend this book.

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6. Mad Hatter Crochet Book Review: Patterns for Crocheting Colorful Flowers, Bags, Hats and More

The Mad Hatter Crochet Book by Aynsley Grealis, Pictured With Wool of the Andes Yarn and My Silvalume crochet Hooks by Susan Bates — The Mad Hatter Crochet Book by Aynsley Grealis, Pictured With Wool of the Andes Yarn and My Bamboo Handle crochet Hooks by Susan Bates.

Balaclavas and bucket hats are a couple of the trendiest hat styles in 2026 — and this book will help you make and embellish both of these interesting silhouettes.

Beyond that, you’ll also get ideas, patterns and inspiration for crocheting bags, flowers, and more.

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7. Simply Crochet: Clothing and Accessory Patterns by Some of Crochet’s Most Talented Contemporary Pattern Designers

Simply Crochet Book by Robyn Chachula, Published by Interweave

Simply Crochet includes bunches of lovely crochet accessory patterns. The book also has another underlying theme; it’s all about helping you figure out how to maximize the value you’ll get from your yarn stash and the money you spend on your crochet habit. The book is packed with tips for crocheting on a budget, how to use your stash most effectively, and what to do with just one ball of yarn. There’s also an emphasis on patterns that help you maximize the value you get from your yarn stash. Many, but not all, of these patterns are accessory patterns.

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8. Hats, Scarves and Mittens for the Family

by Lisa Naskrent, published by Annie’s Crochet

Hats Scarves & Mittens for the Family, a Crochet Pattern Book Published by Annie's Crochet — Hats Scarves & Mittens for the Family, a Crochet Pattern Book by Lisa Naskrent, Published by Annie’s Crochet

Hats, Scarves and Mittens for the Family gives you patterns for crocheting matching accessory sets for both adults and children. The patterns are sized for kids ages 2-12, for adult men and for adult women. These are all intermediate-level crochet patterns. The projects are all classic, wearable ones that would be practical additions to anyone’s fall or winter wardrobe.

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9. Quick Crochet With Flowers: EASY Flower Patterns You’ll LOVE! Plus Cute Accessories You Can Make and Embellish With Your Flowers

Accessories with crochet flowers by Amy Gaines -- You'll find patterns and instructions for making all of these pretty accessories in Amy's book called Quick Crochet With Flowers, published by Leisure Arts — Accessories with crochet flowers by Amy Gaines — You’ll find patterns and instructions for making all of these pretty accessories in Amy’s book called Quick Crochet With Flowers, published by Leisure Arts

This book’s primary focus is giving you crochet flower patterns. However, the book also includes patterns for crocheting lovely accessories you can embellish with your flowers. The book includes patterns for crocheting hair accessories plus a beautiful purse, among other things.

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So there you have it! That’s the list of the best crochet accessory pattern books in 2026.

Methodology for Choosing the Books on This List: How would anyone go about determining what’s the “best” book about crochet accessory patterns?

There are different ways you could approach that task. Here’s how I chose what to put on this list:

In all cases, I’ve spent quite a bit of time with these crochet accessory pattern books, both reading through the instructions and looking at the photos. If a book is mentioned here, it’s because I either own a copy of it, or have owned a copy in the past, or have borrowed the book from the library and am well acquainted with it.

In many cases, I have actually worked at least one project from the book, either making a complete project or perhaps a gauge swatch / motif / or part of it.

This approach to making a “best patterns list” has both upsides and limitations. Obviously, it’s impossible for me to own and work from every crochet accessory pattern book that was ever written, although my husband seems to think I am trying to accomplish that. 🙂 So the downside is that there are plenty of worthy books that are not included on this list, simply because I haven’t got my hands on copies of them and therefore can’t vouch for them one way or the other.

The upside is that you can be sure these are authentic reviews — which I think is important, considering the proliferation of fake reviews available on the Internet these days.

It’s also important for you to be aware that I am a real person. I hold an Associate of Arts degree in textile design from FIDM LA (The Fashion Institute of Design and Merchandising.) I worked in the textile industry for about a decade. I’m knowledgeable about textiles in general and crochet specifically.

I’m also knowledgeable about fashion trends. I used to teach a college-level trend forecasting course to fashion design and fashion merchandising majors.

The books recommended above offer you a good mix of trendy and classic styles that will keep you looking fresh and relevant in 2026.

So here you have it: that’s my list of the best crochet accessory pattern books for your consideration.

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Amy Solovay is a real, live, human content creator and educator who holds an Associate of Arts degree in Textile Design from FIDM LA (The Fashion Institute of Design and Merchandising, Los Angeles) and a Bachelor of Arts degree in mathematics from Sweet Briar College. She is NOT a robot and does not use artificial intelligence (AI) to write book reviews or articles for this website.

Amy learned to crochet as a small child, and she still enjoys crocheting all these years later.

As an educator, Amy Solovay used to teach in-person college courses in trend forecasting, marketing and surface design at California Design College in Los Angeles. Nowadays she uses online platforms for sharing her knowledge about textiles, crafts, current color trends and current design trends.