When you’re in the mood to start a DIY project or make something new, craft books can be helpful resources that will save you bunches of wasted time and materials. The following craft books are some of the best and most helpful titles we’re aware of:
Candle Making Books
Candle Making Basics: All the Skills and Tools You Need to Get Started, by Eric Ebeling
If you want to learn how to make candles, including scented candles, container candles, rolled beeswax candles or dipped candles, Candle Making Basics is exactly the book you want to buy. This book features helpful tutorials and step-by-step photos that explain exactly what to do — and what not to do — to get perfect results with candle making.
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Make & Give Home Candle Making
This stylish new craft project book has 2 main focuses. The first is presenting you with step-by-step instructions for making the prettiest candles imaginable. The second: Inspiring you with ideas for presenting these candles as gifts to your loved ones. If you’re interested in candle making because you want to give candles as gifts to your colleagues, friends and family, this book is exactly what you need.
Learn More About This Book:
- Click here to find our detailed book review of Make & Give Home Candle Making.
- Click here to shop for this book at the Leisure Arts website.
Books on Soap Making + Other DIY Personal Care Products
Make & Give Home Soap Making
If you’re motivated to make soaps because you want to give them to your friends, family and colleagues as gifts, Make & Give Home Soap Making is a book you’re likely to enjoy. The book includes ultra-simple soap making recipes, plus it also gives you stylish, beautiful instructions on preparing each type of soap for gift giving. This book is ideal for people who want to give handmade gifts but don’t know where to start; it gently guides you through the entire process, from start to finish.
Get More Details About Home Soap Making:
- Check out our detailed product review of Home Soap Making to see a project list plus pictures of the soaps you can make using the recipes and instructions from this book.
- Click here to shop for this book at the publisher’s website.
Make & Give Home Apothecary
Get More Details About Make & Give Home Apothecary:
- Check out our detailed product review of Make & Give Home Apothecary: to see a project list plus pictures of the personal care products you can make using the recipes and instructions from this book.
- Click here to shop for this book at the publisher’s website.
Crochet Books
There are bunches of fantastic crochet books available, but there are also some duds you’d most likely want to avoid. If you want some recommendations on which are the best crochet books in 2021, I invite you to take a look at the following best-of lists:
- The Best Crochet Books for Beginners
- The Best Crochet Stitch Dictionaries
- The Best Crochet Flower Pattern Books
- The Best Crochet Edging Pattern Books
- The Best Crochet Baby Pattern Books
- The Best Crochet Books for Home Decor Patterns
- The Best Womenswear Crochet Pattern Books
- The Best Crochet Toy Pattern Books
Hand Knitting Books
I maintain an extensive list of my picks for the best hand knitting books. If you enjoy knitting, I hope you’ll check it out.
Loom Knitting Books
I haven’t reviewed an extensive number of loom knitting books, but there are two go-to loom knitting references I can highly recommend. The first is Round Loom Knitting in 10 Easy Lessons, published by Stackpole Books. This book features excellent projects — stylish accessories, home decor items and gift items that you’ll be excited to make. The photography in the book is excellent, and the lessons and projects are truly wonderful. If you want to learn how to loom knit, I think you’ll find this book really helpful.
The other is a sequel to this book written by the same author. It’s called Amazing Loom Knits. Both books are fantastic!
Quilting Books
Farmhouse-Style Quilting
Would you enjoy learning how to make a variety of beautiful quilts that would all look right at home in a modern farmhouse? If so, check out Farmhouse Style Quilting, published by Annie’s. This book features delightful quilting patterns for making functional and beautiful bed quilts, quilted placemats, table runners and more. The book features projects ranging from beginner-friendly to intermediate level.
Learn More About This Book:
- Click here to check out our detailed book review of Farmhouse-Style Quilting.
- Click here to shop for this book at the Annie’s Catalog website.
So there you have it: Those are our top picks for excellent craft books. We can enthusiastically recommend all of these titles.
About Your Book Reviewer: Amy Solovay is a freelance writer with a background in textile design. She holds a bachelor’s degree with a studio art minor; and she has also obtained another degree in textile design. Amy has been crocheting and making crafts since childhood, and knitting since her teenage years. She invites you to make use of all the craft ideas, patterns and projects she makes available.
This page was last updated on 6-22-2021.